Best of- Israel and the West deal with a high-tech failure, the Taylor Swift stock market effect, and 5 facts about Thanksgiving turkey.

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release 50 hostages, U.S. forces carry out series of strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, and truckers share their pro tips for your Thanksgiving road trip.

Thanksgiving BEST-OF - How did the NFL become a behemoth, why the price of gas has such power over us, and this farm offers turkey cuddling.

Multiple people dead in Virginia Walmart shooting, Supreme Court clears way for Donald Trump's tax returns to be released to House panel, and Thanksgiving dinner foods you can and can't get through TSA.

Victims in Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub shooting identified, memorial held for 1 of 4 Idaho victims, and if you're taking a road trip this Thanksgiving, here are some ways to save on gas.

Happy Thanksgiving - Teachers are finding pandemic tech has changed their jobs forever, restaurants and hotels push back against the uptick in customer tantrums, and how your deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey could ruin your holiday.

Wisconsin parade attack suspect's bail draws questions as investigations begin into tragedy, Thanksgiving travelers will face high gas prices, and high school construction class builds bus stop shelter to protect student who uses wheelchair.

Wisconsin Christmas-parade suspect charged with homicide, what can be done about rising gas prices heading into Thanksgiving weekend, and what airlines owe you when flights are canceled.

Thanksgiving - Why 2020 now represents a turning point, toward parts unknown, the seasonal hazard of working from home, and tips for a cozier Zoom Thanksgiving.

Officials urge Americans to stay home over the holiday, how thousands of scarce covid shots could go to waste, and here's why Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of November.

Presidential transition process to begin after weeks of delay, Biden picks Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary, and holiday shopping is different this year.

CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving, sitting President claims broad conspiracy to manipulate election, and FedEx driver gives new basketball hoop to Indiana boy in act of kindness.

Happy Thanksgiving - Is vaping safer than smoking, how unpredictable work hours turn families upside down, and the Thanksgiving dishes no one likes.

At Harvard, an admissions scandal that unfolded out in the open, as financial aid confusion grows, parents consider drastic measures, and should you buy a Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving.

U.S. judge backs House subpoena for ex-White House counsel's testimony, President Trump's financial records are safe for now, and Thanksgiving turkeys are the cheapest they've been in 9 years.

How to keep schools safe, why employees should not talk politics, and families are inviting shelter dogs over for Thanksgiving dinner.

Key Decisions loom for Trump after Thanksgiving, migrants rushing U.S. border dispersed by tear gas, and state trooper delivers baby off North Carolina highway.

Happy Thanksgiving - Why does the school day end two hours before the workday, how America lost its love for the stick shift, and good luck finding a turkey and all the trimmings in Europe.

Rain threatens search for wildfire victims in California, President Trump plays down Crown Prince's alleged role in journalist's killing, and hotlines to help you avert a cooking crisis on Thanksgiving.

Shooting at Chicago hospital leaves an officer and three others dead, U.S. judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions, and the Town hosting displaced fire victims for Thanksgiving feast.

Camp Fire missing number jumps, hand recount ordered in Florida's divisive U.S. Senate race, and what the heck is a designer Thanksgiving turkey.

Getting together with friends this Thanksgiving? That's called Freindsgiving and marketers are latching on. The Boston Globe's Janelle Nanos says Friendsgiving has real revenue potential.

Specialty Thanksgiving turkeys for $200-$300-plus. If you want one, the Wall Street Journal's Charles Passy tells you where you can find one.

President Trump backs Roy Moore, dealing with Thanksgiving politics, and don't worry about getting fat on Thanksgiving.

--Happy Thanksgiving--Exiting Obama aides are warned not to prank Trump, a bumped flyer fights back and talking with the Butterball turkey hotline.