Story First Thanksgiving

Americans pack the roads, airports for Thanksgiving travel

AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Tips for talking stocks around the Thanksgiving dinner table

Goldman Sachs’ Scott Rubner has a few pointers for talking stocks this Thanksgiving

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the 98th time, Macy’s brings New Yorkers its annual parade. This year, there will be 22 floats, 17 character balloons and performances by the Temptations and T-Pain.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How to cut down on Thanksgiving food waste

Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Your Thanksgiving questions answered: Prep, turkey, desserts

Whether you’re putting together last-minute touches or looking for quick tips, Erin French, chef of Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine, joins TODAY to answer viewer questions surrounding pre-game prep, ...

Easy last minute Thanksgiving sides: Get the recipes!

“Top Chef” winner and author of “Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center” Brooke Williamson stops by the TODAY kitchen to share two recipes for easy last minute Thanksgiving sides ...

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons coming to life

The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are coming to life. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports on the preparations.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

What to expect for Thanksgiving travel, traffic, weather

The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

A look at White House Thanksgiving celebrations through the years

There is a major debate about who was the first president to start the turkey pardon tradition. Nevertheless, the tradition stuck and has become a beloved event at the White House. CBS News ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

How Americans feel about talking politics this Thanksgiving

Will the political knives be out on Thanksgiving this year? New CBS News polling is shedding light on whether Americans plan on bringing up politics during dinner. CBS News executive director of ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloons inflate ahead of the parade

Something is in the air in New York City --it's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons! CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more on the characters to expect and what's behind the fun ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

WATCH: Southern California freeways clogged on Thanksgiving eve

Aerial footage shows bumper-to-bumper traffic just north of Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.

What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?

Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.

Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

Ina Garten Shares Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes on ‘The Daily’

The Barefoot Contessa shared simple tips on the art of hosting for this special episode of “The Daily.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

WATCH: Thanksgiving turkeys air-dropped in rural Alaska

Some residents in remote parts of Alaska living well off the grid get their turkeys delivered the only way they can — by air.

Will mail and packages be delivered on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?

Before holiday shopping mania fully sets in, most mail carriers are taking a break this week.

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

The 19 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes, Ranked

Looking for something on-brand to watch during the holiday break? These are all available to stream right now.

Tech - Wired - 13 hours ago

Thanksgiving inactives: Who's in and who's out on Thursday and Friday?

ESPN Fantasy provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago

Watch: Thanksgiving turkeys airdropped to remote Alaska homes

Esther Keim started delivering frozen turkeys after one of her neighbours told her squirrel for Thanksgiving did not stretch very far.

Eye Opener: Record number of Thanksgiving travelers

A record-breaking number of travelers face bad weather and traffic as they make their final push to the Thanksgiving dinner table. Also, the FBI investigates threats against members of the incoming ...

What to expect from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may include rainy and cold weather as millions of Americans prepare for severe conditions for the holiday. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

How to navigate tough conversations at the Thanksgiving table

A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for interrupting Thanksgiving parade

Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested for blocking the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Connecticut's Congress members targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Most of Connecticut's congressional delegation said they were the subject of bomb threats at their homes as they were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, although no bombs ultimately were found.

Parade in photos: A wet but joyful Thanksgiving Day celebration

Rain and cold didn’t stop them.

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Weekend shopping guide

84 million people are planning to shop in between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday so NBC’s Brian Cheung stops by TODAY to share what stores are open on Thanksgiving, how early they plan to open ...

Biden holds Thanksgiving calls with members of US military

President Biden held Thanksgiving calls with members of the U.S. military, according to the White House. Biden, alongside his wife, first lady Jill Biden, spoke with units from each branch of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Lions deny Bears on Thanksgiving for 10th straight win

The Detroit Lions end their wait for a Thanksgiving win by beating the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to a record-equalling 10 games.

Lions end Thanksgiving skid: 'Gonna enjoy this'

The Lions halted a seven-game losing streak in the annual holiday game by narrowly topping the Bears and reached 11-1, their best start in franchise history.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Democratic members of Congress targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Five of Connecticut's seven Democratic members of Congress said they were notified of bomb threats targeting their homes on Thanksgiving, but no devices were found. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - 1 hour ago

Stormy weather whips up dangerous conditions on Thanksgiving

It was a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places getting up to three inches of rain. Snow was in the forecast for upstate New York and New England, while the Great Lakes ...

Never-ending story: rare flower gatherers of Diamantina

Gatherers of a rare Brazilian flower find their way of life – and incomes – are under threat. Ana Caroline de Lima , recipient of the Joan Wakelin Bursary , explains why. In the heart of Minas ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloons inflate ahead of the parade

WATCH: Southern California freeways clogged on Thanksgiving eve

'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

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