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Americans come together on holiday to give thanks

AP – 40 mins ago

NEW YORK – Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to thousands of revelers eager to catch a glimpse of a parade as steeped in Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Full Story »

Tight economy forces some to stay home for holiday

AP – Thu Nov 26, 7:34 am ET

Video: Last Minute Shoppers Flock To Supermarkets CBS 3 Philadelphia

Two million Muslims prepare to stone devil at haj

Reuters – 1 hr 46 mins ago

Video: Floods block road to Mecca Haj Reuters

Will new U.S. strategy prompt Taliban to hang tough? McClatchy Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 6:59 pm ET
One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks Reuters – Thu Nov 26, 3:20 am ET
Report: Irish church hid widespread child abuse by priests Reuters – 2 hrs 42 mins ago
Activist group posting 573,000 9/11 pager messages AP – Thu Nov 26, 1:14 am ET
Los Angeles' budget gaps may force dramatic change Reuters – Wed Nov 25, 6:40 pm ET
Study: Americans toss out 40 percent of all food LiveScience.com – Thu Nov 26, 9:46 am ET
Metal-detector enthusiast unearths $5.5 million in gold Reuters – 29 mins ago

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For Ella, life's path was certain but not predictable Thu Nov 26, 2:59 am ET
Southbound Caltrain at Blossom Hill strikes empty vehicle; no injuries reported Thu Nov 26, 12:14 am ET
Fires prohibited all Thanksgiving Day Thu Nov 26, 12:14 am ET
Campbell's Heritage Theatre's reserve fund for maintenance running low Wed Nov 25, 11:14 pm ET
Sunnyvale fire victim counting her blessings after help from community, friends Wed Nov 25, 10:44 pm ET

World

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Iran seizes rights lawyer's Nobel Peace medal

11 mins ago

China vows to dramatically slow emissions growth 55 mins ago
Iraqi PM: Election dispute poses risks to security 1 hr 19 mins ago
IAEA chief: Iran investigation at 'dead end' 1 hr 21 mins ago
Experts: Bishops covered up priests' child abuse 2 hrs 15 mins ago

U.S. News

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Americans come together on holiday to give thanks

39 mins ago

Man stuck upside-down in Utah cave dies Thu Nov 26, 6:26 am ET
Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners 2 hrs 30 mins ago
Seniors suffer in troubled California subdivision 1 hr 46 mins ago
Tight economy forces some to stay home for holiday Thu Nov 26, 7:34 am ET

Politics

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Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

Thu Nov 26, 10:13 am ET

Lawyers: government misconduct in Blackwater case Thu Nov 26, 10:09 am ET
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Stream of WH health care visits Thu Nov 26, 10:48 am ET
New climate targets may not change daily life much Thu Nov 26, 9:48 am ET
Obama telephones thanks to 10 US service members 36 mins ago

Business

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Dubai debt `standstill' raises alarms about image

Thu Nov 26, 10:47 am ET

Dubai debt fears hit world markets hard 2 hrs 31 mins ago
Robotic hamsters are holidays' unlikely new craze 1 hr 37 mins ago
Immigration reform activists diversifying ranks 2 hrs 26 mins ago
Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year Thu Nov 26, 11:22 am ET

Science

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Russia: No space for space tourists

Thu Nov 26, 6:46 am ET

Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners 2 hrs 28 mins ago
Curbing global warming saves lives, studies say Wed Nov 25, 3:41 pm ET
Obama to plead US case at global warming summit Thu Nov 26, 5:57 am ET
Invading camels to be shot in Australian town Thu Nov 26, 7:32 am ET

Technology

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Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year

Thu Nov 26, 11:22 am ET

Sony optimistic on 3-D TVs, in-house display Thu Nov 26, 6:32 am ET
Time Warner Cable asks help on rising program fees Wed Nov 25, 6:07 pm ET
AT&T and Verizon ads duel on airwaves and in court Wed Nov 25, 2:02 pm ET
US online ad revenue down 5.4 pct in third quarter Wed Nov 25, 2:02 pm ET

Health

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WHO says Tamiflu still works against swine flu

Thu Nov 26, 8:48 am ET

CDC: Swine flu vaccine safe; no big problems seen Wed Nov 25, 4:32 pm ET
UNAIDS: Sex main cause for HIV spreading in China Wed Nov 25, 1:06 am ET
Coma recovery case attracts doubters 2 hrs 13 mins ago
CDC warns: Holiday could bring more swine flu Wed Nov 25, 9:52 am ET

Entertainment

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Polanski prepares for luxury Alpine house arrest

33 mins ago

Lambert says he got carried away, but not sorry Wed Nov 25, 5:03 pm ET
'Superior Donuts' to fold up shop on Broadway 24 mins ago
Vicki Kennedy describes husband's cancer battle Wed Nov 25, 1:56 pm ET
19.2 million people watch Donny Osmond win Wed Nov 25, 12:52 pm ET

Travel

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Americans search for cheaper Thanksgiving trips

Wed Nov 25, 2:02 pm ET

CDC warns: Holiday could bring more swine flu Wed Nov 25, 10:01 am ET
Amtrak trains to be busy with travelers Wed Nov 25, 9:56 am ET
3 airlines fined in Minnesota tarmac stranding Tue Nov 24, 5:16 pm ET
Sales-tax-free NH seeks out-of-state shoppers Tue Nov 24, 5:18 pm ET

Sports

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Hawkins gets another year despite 4 losing seasons

22 mins ago

Murray beats Verdasco in 3 sets at ATP finals 1 hr 27 mins ago
Charles Woodson donates $2 million to U-M hospital 2 hrs 27 mins ago
Fox's start mark could be in jeopardy for Miami Thu Nov 26, 10:47 am ET
McIlroy, McDowell take lead in World Cup of Golf Thu Nov 26, 6:25 am ET

Odd News

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Irish use strike day to shop across border

Wed Nov 25, 11:57 am ET

"Coffee police" fight fraud on shop shelves Wed Nov 25, 11:57 am ET
Man robbed of $2 million bank withdrawal Tue Nov 24, 3:16 pm ET
Using your plastic for plastic surgery.. Tue Nov 24, 3:18 pm ET
Hitler's favorite car makes comeback? Tue Nov 24, 3:19 pm ET

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Opinion

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What's best on the Thanksgiving menu? Giving, of course.

Wed Nov 25, 4:00 am ET

Celebrate Thanksgiving the Ayn Rand way: Thank yourself Wed Nov 25, 4:00 am ET
Indian Prime Minister Singh: Pakistan not doing enough to fight terrorism; failure in Afghanistan would be catastrophic Wed Nov 25, 4:00 am ET
Amid Thanksgiving traffic at Wal-Mart, an inspiring sight Wed Nov 25, 4:00 am ET
What child beggars in India taught me about Thanksgiving Wed Nov 25, 4:00 am ET

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A Red Phoenix Turkey puts on a display for a hen at Heirloom Heritage Farms in Washington. AP Photo/The News Tribune, Dean J. Koepfler

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