The 2.5-mile route of New York's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade starts outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York, then heads south through Manhattan. More than 3.5 million people will line the streets, and tens of millions more will watch from home. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier and "The Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the 90th annual parade.
Tens of millions of Americans are leaving their homes behind this Thanksgiving. More than 48 million are estimated to be traveling -- up by one million over last year and the largest number since 2007. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss new smart home technology that can help protect your home.
The first complete skeleton of a Dodo bird was auctioned off in more than 100 years. Mark Phillips reports on how a bird that died off centuries ago might have lessons for today.
Around a million people are expected to work up a Thanksgiving appetite Thursday by racing in turkey trots across America. Thanksgiving is the most popular running day of the year. The number of race finishers on this holiday has jumped by nearly 220,000 in the past five years. The right footwear is key to running a successful race. Anna Werner looks at which sneakers could be best for you.
Nearly 140 million people are expected to be hunting for holiday deals over the Thanksgiving weekend. Several retail stocks hit all-time highs this week as part of the Dow's record-breaking climb to more than 19,000. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to explain why retailers could expect a positive holiday shopping forecast, and why some stores are choosing to close their doors on Thanksgiving.
Dramatic surveillance video from a wine store inside New York's Grand Central Terminal captured the moment an e-cigarette in a man's pocket burst into flames Wednesday. Otis Gooding was left with serious burns to his hands and legs. Anne-Marie Green shows how this is raising new concerns about the safety of e-cigarettes and the lithium batteries that power them.
Thousands of American service members based in Iraq are celebrating Thanksgiving. For some of the troops, the deployment is their first time away from home. But thanks to the Army's cooks, they're not missing the taste of a Thanksgiving meal. Holly Williams shows how the 101st Airborne Division in Camp Swift near Mosul is preparing to celebrate the holiday.
Federal officials are investigating the shooting death of a black West Virginia teenager as a possible hate crime. Sixty-two-year-old William Pulliam has been charged with murder. A Charleston police complaint says he confessed to the killing. Don Dahler reports on how a convenience store confrontation grew deadly.
President-elect Donald Trump is spending Thanksgiving with family at his Palm Beach, Florida resort. He announced Wednesday that charter school advocate Betsy DeVos will be nominated as secretary of education. She's the second woman to accept a Cabinet-level job offer from Mr. Trump. Republicans are praising the choice, including former campaign rival Jeb Bush. Kris Van Cleave reports on the Trump transition.
The iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is about to kick off amid unprecedented security. More than 3.5 million people are expected to flood the streets of the city. ISIS recently called the parade an "excellent target." Jamie Yuccas reports from the start of the parade route near Central Park, with a look at the the plans to protect the millions of spectators.
Abraham Lincoln established the Thanksgiving holiday as a way to unite the country as the Civil War raged on. On the eve of another Thanksgiving, Chip Reid speaks with a man working to make sure Lincoln's legacy looks pristine.
Waiting in long lines at the supermarket and paying through your nose for a Thanksgiving feast may soon be a thing of the past. New services are springing up to help shoppers save time and money on their groceries. John Blackstone reports.
Five children in Tennessee are still fighting for their lives after a bus crash that killed six of their schoolmates Monday. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Chattanooga, where officials released more details about the driver and the incident
A dodo skeleton was sold at auction in England for more than $400,000. The bird, which went extinct centuries ago, is a high-profile example of how humans can impact nature, if they're not careful. Mark Phillips reports.
President-elect Trump was busy with his transition Wednesday, naming two women for top posts. He selected Betsy DeVos, a Republican party donor, for education secretary. And for U.N. ambassador, Trump picked S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, who did not endorse him in the primary. Julianna Goldman reports.
More than 3,000 uniformed officers will be on hand to protect the expected crowd of three million at New York City's Thanksgiving Day parade. Authorities will also deploy trucks filled with sand to block off some streets. Jericka Duncan reports.
Americans are on a mission: To get home to family and friends, all in time for Thanksgiving dinner. It won't be easy; More than 49 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles. Kris Van Cleave, David Begnaud and Michelle Miller report on the state of the skies, the roads and the rails.
More ice and snow are expected Thursday from northern Pennsylvania to central New England, while the Pacific Northwest is bracing for heavy rains and snow in the mountains.
Italy's prime minister, Matteo Renzi, tells Charlie Rose his country is not "only a museum" stuck in the past, as he tries to radically change its future. Rose reports on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
Extended family in Colombia with a genetic mutation causing Alzheimer's may help scientists prevent the disease someday. Lesley Stahl reports on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT
Blue-chip stocks cross key threshold as investors bet on Trump; court blocks federal expansion of overtime pay; and shares of retailers hit all-time high. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
A record high 77 percent of Americans think the U.S. is divided on the most important values. Some families are sure to find themselves split on different ends of the political spectrum. Mo Rocca found one of those families and spoke with them about the election results -- in a dry run of Thanksgiving dinner.
Yahoo finance columnist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue has a new guide to help get our lives in line: "Pogue's Basics: Money: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) About Beating the System." This is his third book on the New York Times best-selling series. Pogue joins "CBS This Morning" to offer practical tips.
From appetizers and drinks to dinner with all the trimmings, a typical holiday meal could top 4,500 calories, which is more than twice the recommended daily amount. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the risks associated with your Thanksgiving meal and offer practical health tips.
Many of the nation's largest retailers are gearing up for Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Target will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Target CEO Brian Cornell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss holiday shopping, Cyber Monday and building neighborhood stores.