Holiday Travel Snarls Look To Be Easing
AAA says some 46 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving — the largest number since 2007.
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Jacksonville Split Over Joining A Southern Port Dredging Frenzy
Jacksonville, Fla., is racing to find funds to deepen its port. If it can't accommodate newer, bigger cargo ships from Asia, the city says, it will lose out to Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.
How Ferguson Residents Are Giving Thanks This Holiday Season
Following the grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson, Ferguson residents are hoping to take this Thanksgiving to grow and heal their community — and give thanks to one another.
Texas Execution Nears For Murderer Whose Competence Was Debated
Next week, Texas is slated to execute Scott Panetti for murder. He has a long history of mental illness but was allowed to defend himself at trial, where he insisted he was a movie character.
Why American Honey Importers Are Wary Of 'Turkish' Honey
American honey importers say they've noticed an odd surge in cheap honey from Turkey. They think some of that honey really came from China, which is subject to U.S. trade restrictions.
A Calmer Night In Ferguson, Mo., Amid Increased National Guard Presence
Police arrested 44 people after another round of protests — these quieter than the unrest that erupted after the decision not to charge officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
For The Next Food Drive, Go For The Canned Tuna, Not The Saltines
If you're giving nonperishables to a food pantry this year, skip the sodium-packed soups and focus on nutrient-dense foods, hunger advocates say. Some of them may be cheaper, too.
Those Phone-Obsessed Teenagers Aren't As Lonely As You Think
Teenagers may not need as much face-to-face interaction as earlier generations to feel connected. And that may explain why a study finds they're not feeling as lonely, either.
Aid Groups See A Drop-Off In U.S. Health Volunteers To Fight Ebola
International aid groups say the decline in volunteers is due to quarantine restrictions imposed by New York and New Jersey.
Justice Ginsburg Recovering After Heart Stent Implant
The 81-year-old justice had the procedure to clear a blocked right coronary artery. She was expected to be back on the bench when the Supreme Court reconvenes on Monday