An Illinois family celebrated their second Thanksgiving dinner this week with a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who came to their father’s aid last year after he fell while walking the family’s dog. The celebration was even sweeter this year, with a surprise proposal capping off the festivities. Guy and Marcia Miller of Aurora, Illinois, […]
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Thanksgiving in orbit means traditional fare plus lobster : NPR
As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster. NASA webcast hide caption toggle caption NASA webcast About 250 miles above the Earth, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will enjoy an off-duty day for Thanksgiving, along with a group […]
Thanksgiving travel expected to hit record highs, AAA says : NPR
Cars congest Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport the day before Thanksgiving Day in 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Marta Lavandier/AP hide caption toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for Thanksgiving, be it plane, train or automobile. Nearly 82 million are projected to travel at least […]