The real story of the first Thanksgiving

Historian Kenneth C. Davis, the bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "The World in Books," joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the history behind Thanksgiving and some of the ...

Tetris Forever is the real story of Tetris - and it’s fascinating

An interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse goes deep on the 40-year history of Tetris. Believe me when I say: I truly thought I knew the story of Tetris. The puzzle game’s journey from behind ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Live updates: Bears overcome slow start to hang with Lions late

From 53 total yards in the 1st half to 3 touchdowns and counting in the 2nd, Chicago is finally cooking. Will it be enough? Follow the finish in Detroit here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 hours ago

The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup. Don’t get The Long Wave? delivered to your inbox? Sign up here ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

"Morning's Memory": The real story behind Grant Wood's "American Gothic"

On this day in 1980, Charles Osgood shared the story of the woman who inspired the female figure in one of America's most famous paintings.

Couple's first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving

In Illinois, fitness instructor Leslie Reeves was killed and her date Chris Smith was gravely wounded in a 2021 shooting ambush. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down how investigators ...

‘Rocketship’ Reddit’s third-quarter results a real ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ story, says Bernstein

Reddit Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results highlight the social-media platform’s strong growth potential, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Target's recent trade imports data tells the real story behind massive earnings miss

Target's CEO and COO cited the recent ports strike as a factor in the retailer's big earnings miss, but shipping data shows the problems run much deeper.

Business - CNBC - November 21

My liberal sister wants to school me on the ‘real causes’ of inflation. Trump and politics are off limits for Thanksgiving. What’s left to talk about?

“My sister, who is a lifelong Democrat, wanted to school me on everything from the “real” causes of inflation to immigration.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators

Entertainment - ABC News - 35 minutes ago

Giants vs. Cowboys score, live updates: Dallas looks for first home win of season on Thanksgiving Day

For all of the hoopla surrounding Dallas' awful home performances this year, the Cowboys have won four games on the road.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 31 minutes ago

The Crisis at Real Madrid

The European champions have suffered 25 injuries this season, and there is friction in the locker room.

Sports - The New York Times - November 15

Who was the real 'Mr Nice'?

Howard Marks' friends and associates give the inside story on the notorious drug smuggler.

The Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

These six stunners will make you want to bring the dessert.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Cook Fried Chicken This Thanksgiving

It’s something turkey often isn’t — undeniably juicy and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

New Thanksgiving Classics

We’ve got a menu for your holiday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Tips for a healthier Thanksgiving

Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with strategies for a healthier Thanksgiving from smarter eating to better portion control.

Thanksgiving weekend forecast for U.S.

Stephanie Abrams from The Weather Channel has a look at the weather across the country for this Thanksgiving weekend.

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought

Tech - ABC News - November 20

The NFL is dishing up 3 games for Thanksgiving, but which looks best?

The annual day of feasting and family wouldn't be the same without football. The most appetizing matchup involves a longtime host who's suddenly cooking.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey

Eric Kim roasted dozens of birds and taste-tested eight different recipes before landing on this clever approach.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

WATCH: Thanksgiving exodus gets underway

AAA is predicting a record number of travelers on the roads and in the skies over the holiday week.

Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Tetrazzini

From Food & Wine: Make this baked pasta dish when you want to use up some of your Thanksgiving leftovers, or any time you want a comforting, cozy meal.

How to spice up Thanksgiving dinner

Rosemary's Midtown executive chef Christopher Caliso joins CBS News to discuss new and creative ways to upgrade this year's Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

Don’t be fooled by sticker prices. After adjusting for inflation, holiday meal staples are at their cheapest level in 39 years, except for the pandemic-hit 2020.

Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel

Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...

Biden pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

Watch live coverage as President Biden pardons the turkeys Peach and Blossom for the annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House.

Thanksgiving week 2024 weather forecast

Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.

How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel

TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...

Checking the roads the day before Thanksgiving

AAA says more than 71 million people will take road trips to their destinations for Thanksgiving this week. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a report from I-95 near ...

Checking in on Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago and Boston

CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. ...

Rain Expected at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Over half an inch of rain could accumulate throughout Thursday in Manhattan.

Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Previewing the NFL's Thanksgiving Day games

The Detroit Lions are looking for the 11th win of their dream season Thursday afternoon when they take on the Chicago Bears. NFL insider Jonathan Jones has a breakdown of that game and the league's ...

Tips for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers

CBS News' Nancy Chen has some information you should know if you're hitting the stores or clicking away online as the holiday shopping season hits its peak.

An ode to our global Thanksgiving bounty

The market delivers food for our tables from all over the world, and we can fill our shopping carts to overflowing.

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

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