Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.

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Behind the Scenes With Our Thanksgiving Day Parade Reporter

Sarah Maslin Nir has covered the annual event in New York City through freezing temperatures, gusting winds and always crowded sidewalks.

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Great Lakes Storm Dumps 2 Feet of Snow on Northeast and Midwest, With More to Come

The lake-effect storm disrupted holiday plans and travel across the region. National Guard troops were dispatched in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Giving Love

The act of giving a gift is a vehicle for showing people how you feel. Here are tips to find the perfect present.

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Vito Is First Pug to Win National Dog Show

The pup became a sensation when he won best in show at the competition, which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. One judge said the 2-year-old is “everything a pug should be.”

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How Healthy Is Turkey?

Give thanks for this bird — and its many nutritional benefits.

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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Here’s how to extend the life of your Thanksgiving leftovers — without getting sick.

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Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

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Rain Expected at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Over half an inch of rain could accumulate throughout Thursday in Manhattan.

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Escape From New York? For Thanksgiving, You Have to Have a Plan.

Getting to any of the airports that serve New York City can take too long or cost too much. Devising a way to ease the journey is its own holiday ritual.

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