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National Dog Show
The National Dog Show, televised annually on Thanksgiving Day, is a beloved tradition for many families. This year, Soleil, a Belgian sheepdog, was crowned Best in Show.
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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died from injuries after D.C. shooting
Beckstrom, 20, was an Army specialist from Summersville, W.Va. She entered the service in 2023. President Trump said the second Guard member who was shot, Andrew Wolfe, "is fighting for his life."
'It's not a game': Ukraine's U.S. envoy says peace plan must ensure no Russian aggression
Just a few months into Olga Stefanishyna's job as Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S, she is helping negotiate a peace deal that could end Russia's war on Ukraine.
NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving with Russian cranberry sauce
NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's on the menu.
Michel Martin reflects on Thanksgiving. And, revisit Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish
Thanksgiving has a complicated origin story, but it remains a great opportunity to express gratitude. Morning Edition host Michel Martin explains why that is.
Heading to the movies this Thanksgiving? Here's what's new
In addition to hits already in theaters like Wicked: For Good, this holiday week brings sequels for Zootopia and Knives Out.
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With Inflation and an unpredictable economy, Christmas shopping might look different this season. Washington Post financial columnist Michelle Singletary talks about families can navigate things.
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From building homes to filling pantries to re-enacting medieval history for middle-schoolers – yes, you read that right – acts of volunteerism have remained vital for communities across the country.
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This Thanksgiving, Pope Leo is making his first overseas trip as pontiff. He started in Turkey, where he called for tolerance between different peoples and religions.
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A selective preview of the comedies, action adventures, dramas and awards contenders Hollywood has in store between Thanksgiving and the end of 2025.
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Haris Tarin, vice president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, outlines how the alleged DC shooter was vetted and what it means for Afghan immigration to the U.S.
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Officials are conducting a "coast-to-coast" investigation into the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., the FBI head said. The suspect had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
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Thanksgiving is of course a very American holiday. What, though, is an American overseas at this time of year to do — specially when it comes to eating turkey?
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Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic pantry staple that's been a part of family dinners for 75 years. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generation
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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Writer Suleika Jaouad talks about how she stays connected to people she's lost.
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Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the evolutionary history of kissing, how moss spores fare in space, and new clues about the collision that created the moon.
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Many voters think the federal government should focus on lowering prices, including in the battleground state of Wisconsin, where some say they are concerned about the state of the economy.
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Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.