Turkeys Have Gotten Bigger And It's Not Because Of Stuffing
Over the past half-century, turkeys have been getting a lot bigger. Due to selective breeding, the average turkey is now twice the size it was in 1960.
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How Black Friday Has Evolved Throughout The Years
Years ago, retailers had an unofficial agreement: Black Friday would be the start of the shopping season. Then some stores started opening their doors and offering sales on Thanksgiving Day. That created some conflicts between consumerism and turkey consumption and now the pendulum is swinging back again.
What States Are Doing To Stop Rural Money Drains
Farmers survive by sending food to cities, and when they die their assets often leave just as fast, going to heirs living in urban areas. That financial drain helps accelerate small town decline. So, some states are working systematically to keep a fraction of that outward bound money — billions each year — at home.
Texas Woman Charged With Mailing Explosives To State's Governor And Obama
A 46-year-old woman in Texas has been charged with mailing explosives to Gov. Greg Abbott and then-President Obama. Authorities say the devices could have seriously injured or even killed someone.
Trump To Troops On Thanksgiving: 'You're Fighting For Something Good'
The president also said multiple times that the U.S. armed forces were better off under his leadership than under the Obama administration.
Human Brains Have Evolved Unique 'Feel-Good' Circuits
A comparison of brain tissue from monkeys, chimps and humans suggests that our brains produce the chemical messenger dopamine, which plays a major role in pleasure and rewards, far differently.
For Many Native Americans, Fall Is The Least Wonderful Time Of The Year
"Fall is the annual middle finger this country gives Native Americans," says one member of the Oglala Lakota nation.
Rep. Joe Barton Apologizes After Lewd Photo Becomes Public
The Texas Republican said that he sent the photo to a woman he was in a consensual relationship with while separated from his second wife, and regrets not having used "better judgment."
'Just Time Together': For Some Workers, A Thanksgiving Off Is A Rare Treat
For millions of Americans working in retail, Thanksgiving is the start to the most intense stretch of the year. One woman shares the story of her first Thanksgiving without a work shift in 23 years.
Myanmar, Bangladesh Announce Tentative Deal To Repatriate Rohingya Refugees
Myanmar says it is ready to accept refugees back into the country, but many details of the deal are unclear.