Thanksgiving: Latest News, Pictures & Videos

Va. lane closures lifted for Thanksgiving travelers
11/19/12 5:15 AM
The Virginia Department of Transportation is making it easier for Thanksgiving travelers to reach their destinations.
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Record numbers expected on highways for Thanksgiving travel
11/18/12 8:04 PM
More than one million Washingtonians will travel and record numbers will be in their cars, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. Air travel is expected to decrease, but those flying will find lower airfares.
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Keeping your pets safe on Thanksgiving
11/16/12 12:16 PM
Dr. Katy Nelson chatted with Natasha and Melanie about ways you can keep you pets safe on Turkey Day.
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Thanksgiving Travel
11/14/12 10:55 PM
Heading somewhere special for Thanksgiving this year? Check out what the weather will be where you're going.
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'A Wider Circle' hopes to round up community support for the holidays
11/13/12 9:41 PM
There's a chance Montgomery County resident in need will not be able to fully enjoy the holiday season despite the efforts of "A Wider Circe," a local non-profit. Now, the organization is hoping for help.
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Thanksgiving at Hill Country
11/9/12 3:02 PM
Don't feel like cooking on Thanksgiving? Hill Country Barbeque Market is offering a tasty Thanksgiving meal that you can pick up and take home.
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The best holiday travel deals
11/5/12 12:38 PM
Elizabeth Thorp, the founder of PoshBrood.com, chatted with Melanie and Katherine about some of the best holiday travel deals going on around the country.
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Rachael Ray shares Thanksgiving dinner tips (video)
10/25/12 6:56 AM
Talk show host and celebrity chef Rachael Ray shares some great tips on how to whip up tasty dishes for Thanksgiving Day.
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What are you most thankful for? (Word Cloud)
11/25/11 8:16 AM
To help celebrate Thanksgiving, we asked you on our WJLA Facebook page to give us one word to describe what you're thankful for this year. Your response was overwhelming!
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Washington Weather Extremes on Thanksgiving Day
11/18/12 11:22 PM
Do you know when the coldest, warmest, wettest and snowiest years were for Thanksgiving in the nation’s capital?
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Thanksgiving turkeys to be given by area food banks
11/16/12 6:47 PM
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and some help has arrived for some people who may not be as fortunate this holiday. More than 12,000 turkeys will be given out by two area food banks this weekend.
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Black Friday deals in Old Town Alexandria
11/15/12 2:34 PM
It's time to start gearing up for Black Friday. Amy Rutherford, owner of Red Barn Mercantile, talked to Melanie about deals happening in Old Town Alexandria the day after Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving crafts for kids
11/14/12 4:40 PM
Do you want your kids to help decorate for Thanksgiving? Anjali Varma, the owner of Kidville, came on to show you easy crafts you can do with your kids.
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Black Thursday? Retailers offer big sales on Thanksgiving Day
11/9/12 5:56 PM
With only 46 days until Christmas, more and more businesses are saying forget about waiting until the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday. They're now offering big deals on Turkey Day - the new Black Thursday.
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Thanksgiving airline travel to be costlier, group says
11/7/12 12:18 PM
Travelers can expect airports to be busier and planes to be fuller than ever this Thanksgiving. And flights will be costlier.
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Thanksgiving meal costs fall in Va.
11/2/12 5:41 AM
It's going to cost less to feed the pilgrims this Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving flight costs rising, Travelocity finds
10/24/12 12:27 PM
If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving, hopefully you’ve already booked your airline tickets--as airline ticket prices are rising.
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Thanksgiving weather can take a roller coaster ride
11/25/11 6:52 AM
Although yesterday’s weather was pristine for Thanksgiving, past years have proven otherwise. Just how wintery can it get in the Nation’s Capital on Turkey Day?
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