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Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits

David Koenig and Alexandra Olson

The holiday travel rush is already on, and it could spread out over more days than usual this year. Travel experts say the ability of many people to work remotely is letting them take off early for Thanksgiving or return home later.
Health

Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic'

Rob Stein

As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
National

Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip

Darlene Superville

It's holiday time at the White House, and President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.
National

Midday Movies: 'TÁR' is a film to be thankful for

Beth Accomando

Critics peel back the layers of Cate Blanchett's latest film
This is the one-pan recipe to make your Thanksgiving easy

Michel Martin

Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to New York Times columnist Melissa Clark about cutting out the stress — especially if it's your first time cooking for the holiday.
Favorite family recipes and the stories that make them memorable

We all have that one dish that excites our palates and calls to mind special memories with Mom, Dad, Grandma or a favorite aunt who created delicious, comforting dishes.
Stuck on veggie ideas for Thanksgiving? The Smitten Kitchen has some advice

Melissa Block

Deb Perelman, creator of the hugely popular Smitten Kitchen website, whips up some budget-conscious, vegetable-centric Thanksgiving side dishes. Her new cookbook is Smitten Kitchen Keepers.
Local

What (or who) are you grateful for this year?

Megan Burke

The Thanksgiving holiday is a day when many of us gather with family and friends to share a meal and reflect on the last year.
When turkey met cranberries — a dinner date from the 1700s

Susan Stamberg

Turkey and cranberries were linked in print for the first time in a 1796 cookbook. Not long after, (give or take 180+ years), Susan Stamberg began sharing her family's cranberry relish recipe on NPR.
National

As holidays near, a nationwide rail strike is still on the table. Here's the latest

Andrea Hsu

So far, three of 12 unions representing freight rail workers have rejected the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration in September. Those unions are holding out for paid sick leave.