Consumers spent $5.6 billion on Thanksgiving Day — but not on turkey
Americans shelled out billions to buy clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys — including robot vacuums and tablets.
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Wheelchair users face frustrations in the air: "Terrible experiences"
One frequent flier who uses a wheelchair said airlines damage his $40,000 motorized device roughly half the time he travels.
Timeline: The mysterious death of Stephen Smith in Murdaugh country
Stephen Smith's case remains unsolved since his body was found on a rural road in 2015. Was his death intentional or an accident? Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the investigation.
Remains of U.S. tank commander killed in WWII ID'd 79 years later
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker was 27 and commanded an M4 Sherman tank in November 1944 when his tank was struck in Germany.
9-year-old girl killed by falling school gate in Arizona
The girl was helping close the gate at the end of the school day when it disconnected from its support and fell on her, officials said.
Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison
Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds — but they did have a doctor helping via video.
How intergenerational friendships can prove enriching
According to an AARP study, 37% of adults have a close friend at least fifteen years younger or older than they are.
Lawsuit accuses actor Jamie Foxx of New York sexual assault in 2015
The lawsuit was one of many filed this week under a temporary New York law that allows adult victims to sue over alleged sexual attacks that previously would have been outside the statute of limitations.
Biden tells Americans "we have to bring the nation together"
President Biden and his family are spending Thanksgiving in Nantucket, Massachusetts, per their family tradition.
High school baseball player in coma after batting cage accident
High school senior Jeremy Medina was accidentally struck in the head with a baseball bat at the batting cage on his school's campus, officials said.
Residents can return home on Thanksgiving after derailed train spills chemicals
A chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished, rail operator CSX said Thursday.
Jimmy Carter's last moments with Rosalynn Carter, his wife of 77 years
New details have emerged about Rosalynn Carter's final days before her death Sunday at age 96.
It's the cheapest Thanksgiving for drivers since 2020 amid gas slump
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
Native American storyteller invites people to "rethink" Thanksgiving
Perry Ground hopes his work – and those of other native voices – can help Americans "rethink" the idea of Thanksgiving by providing a more nuanced understanding of the holiday's origins.
How NYPD is stepping up security for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York City and state officials both emphasized that there are no credible threats to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
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