Year: 2022
ABC Business News
Paper or plastic? Gift cards don’t need to be trash
ricardoinfante/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the holidays approach, experts estimate that roughly 60% of consumers plan on purchasing gift cards this December, making it one of the most popular gift-giving options. As a $173 [Read More…]
Ag News
Eat or freeze your Thanksgiving leftovers within four days
Thanksgiving meal leftovers are a highlight for many people. A food safety expert is reminding people to keep these food safety tips in mind. Healthy Living: For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and [Read More…]
ABC World News
18 rescued from broken-down boat after days without food or water, authorities say
U.S. Coast Guard (SAN DIEGO, CA) — Eighteen people aboard a broken-down and adrift boat were rescued off the coast of the United States-Mexico border on Wednesday evening after days without food or water, authorities [Read More…]
ABC National News
American family welcomes Ukrainians to Thanksgiving table
Michelle Franzen/ABC News (DARIAN, CONNECTICUT) — Susan and Ted Holmes opened up their home to Liudmyla and Volodya Stepnyk and their three children, Yulia, Dmytro and Veronika, under the Biden administration’s “Uniting for Ukraine” resettlement [Read More…]
ABC National News
E. Jean Carroll files new lawsuit against Donald Trump alleging defamation, battery
Alec Tabak/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll sued former President Donald Trump for the second time on Thursday, alleging defamation and battery under a new law [Read More…]
ABC National News
Red flag warning issued in Southern California due to high winds, brush fire danger
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Residents in Southern California have more than heavy traffic to contend with this Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Biden reiterates call for assault weapons ban after mass shootings
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Joe Biden reiterated his call to pursue a ban on assault weapons following the latest mass shooting at a Walmart in Virginia and said it’s “sick” that the U.S. continues to [Read More…]
Ag News
Turkeys visit the White House in honor of Thanksgiving
Two live turkeys visited the White House Monday in celebration of the role the turkey industry plays in Thanksgiving meals. The National Turkey Federation estimates more than 40 million turkeys will be consumed over the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Grey wolves infected with this parasite are more likely to become pack leaders, scientists say
Yellowstone Cougar Project (YELLOWSTONE, WYOMING) — Researchers studying grey wolf populations in Yellowstone National Park have discovered an intriguing reason why some wolves may be more inclined to become pack leaders. Grey wolves exposed to [Read More…]
ABC World News
Bidens make surprise call into Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nathan Howard/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a surprise call into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the second year in a row they phoned into the broadcast. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Queen Camilla delivers Paddington bears left after Queen Elizabeth’s death to children’s charity
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images (LONDON) — The hundreds of Paddington teddy bears left at royal residences following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September have found a new home. The teddy bears were hand-delivered Thursday by [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde families prepare Thanksgiving meals for neighbors as holiday marks 6 months since tragedy
Tetra Images/Getty Images (UVALDE, TX) — Thanksgiving Day marks six months since 19 students and two of their teachers were killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Some families of [Read More…]
ABC National News
Virginia Walmart mass shooting: 16-year-old among victims
City of Chesapeake (CHESAPEAKE, Va.) — Six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. Survivors said the gunman walked into a break room and opened fire on Tuesday [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Georgians prepare for politics during Thanksgiving
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post/Getty Images (ATLANTA, GA) — As Georgians gather for Thanksgiving, food and celebration won’t be the only things on their mind. Conversations about politics could also swirl around the dinner table as [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Buffett donates over $750 million to his family charities
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett donated more than $750 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to the four foundations run by his family Wednesday, but unlike his annual gifts to charity each summer, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O’Connell
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first regular-season game Kevin O’Connell participated in during his fleeting NFL playing career came in late-game relief for New England in a rare lopsided loss. The Patriots had a bye the [Read More…]
Ag News
Don’t forget to refrigerate, store food within two hour
After you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, be sure to refrigerate and store food within two hours. Meredith Carothers, a food safety expert with the US Department of Agriculture, says consumers should consider doing these things [Read More…]
ABC National News
10 days in, no suspect, no weapon in Idaho student slayings
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Ten days after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their rooms, police said Wednesday they still have not identified a suspect or found a murder weapon, and [Read More…]
ABC World News
Canada paramedic unknowingly treated daughter in fatal crash
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — A Canadian paramedic who unknowingly treated her own daughter after a fatal vehicle crash brushed away tears as she remembered a beautiful girl who fought until the end. Jayme Erickson was [Read More…]
ABC National News
Virginia Walmart mass shooting: What we know about the victims
City of Chesapeake (CHESAPEAKE, Va.) — Six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. Survivors said the gunman walked into a break room and opened fire on Tuesday [Read More…]