Nation Dec 02 TSA screened more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, setting a record By Associated Press
Economy Nov 29 Retailers hope bigger Black Friday deals energize holiday shoppers Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Nation Nov 28 Watch 4:40 What PBS News Hour viewers are thankful for in 2024 Thanksgiving Day is about coming together with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and, of course, giving thanks. This holiday, we wanted to take a moment to hear from viewers like you, so we asked people across the country what… By Courtney Norris
Nation Nov 28 WATCH: Alaskan pilot airdrops Thanksgiving turkeys to off-grid residents In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or any dinner — delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb. By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 27 Watch 10:14 Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans are preparing to sit down with their families for Thanksgiving. According to some experts, the keys to moving forward lie not in politics, but in psychology. Judy Woodruff… By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik
Nov 25 How the TSA plans to handle the ‘busiest Thanksgiving ever’ By David Koenig, Associated Press At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Continue reading
Nov 25 WATCH: Biden grants pardons to two turkeys in annual White House tradition By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of "Peach" and "Blossom." He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Continue reading
Nov 23 Worried about the sugar in your cranberry sauce? A food scientist shares how to cook with fewer added sweeteners By Rosemary Trout, The Conversation Lots of the healthy raw ingredients used in holiday foods can end up overshadowed by sugar and starch, but with a few science-backed culinary tricks, you can make a delicious cranberry dish that’s Type 1 diabetes-friendly. Continue reading
Nov 23 Residents of Kentucky town face Thanksgiving away from home after train derailment spills chemicals By Associated Press LIVINGSTON, Ky. (AP) — Emergency crews continue to urge residents of a small Kentucky town to stay out of their homes after a train derailed, catching fire and spilling chemicals. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 7:01 More American families rely on food banks as high prices squeeze budgets By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Christine Romo, Sam Weber There's been some good news of late when it comes to inflation. Data from the federal government last week showed inflation eased through October. And according to the Farm Bureau, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner actually decreased slightly… Continue watching