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Friday, November 23, 2012
The Two-Way
Why 'Black Friday' Has Dark Roots
November 23, 2012 Retailers say the day after Thanksgiving is when they start making profits and heading into the black. But the term has a long history predating the shopping bonanza — nearly all of it negative.
It's All Politics
How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style
November 23, 2012 Think superPACs were a waste of wealthy donors' money this election season? Consider how New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's superPAC was able to help engineer an upset in one congressional race outside Los Angeles.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Cuomo, Christie And Building Consensus
November 23, 2012 WNYCGov. Chris Christie is defending local tax increases and major federal investments, despite his tough talk on spending. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is courting the spotlight as he calls for billions of dollars from Washington to rebuild. The Republican and Democrat will have to find consensus on the plan for rebuilding — together and with a divided Congress.
StoryCorps' National Day Of Listening
A Father Remembers The Son He Lost To War
November 23, 2012 Gordon Bolar knew he couldn't talk his son Matthew out of joining the military, because "he was a young man who knew what he wanted to do." So, Matthew "served his country, and that was his highest calling," and his father pays tribute to that every day.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The Two-Way
100-Vehicle Pileup In Southeast Texas Kills 2, Injures Dozens
November 22, 2012 The pileup is being blamed on early morning fog in Thanksgiving Day. Local police said the vehicles involved in the pileup include seven tractor trailers that collided on eastbound I-10, which was expected to remain closed for most of Thursday.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Sandy Victims Get Bird's-Eye View Of Homelessness
November 22, 2012 In New York City, Thanksgiving has been mass-produced in shelters, churches and community centers. But many of the storm victims are sharing their holiday meal with people who are hungry year-round.
Environment
'Erin Brockovich' Town Faces New Threat
November 22, 2012 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. — blamed for the groundwater pollution case made famous in the movie — is offering to buy homes in Hinkley, Calif., again, this time in areas previously believed to be unaffected by the contamination. Many families, some who have lived in the town for generations, are packing up.
Around the Nation
Table For One, Please. A Solo Thanksgiving
November 22, 2012 Whether by choice or by circumstance, a lot of Americans are spending Thanksgiving alone. Some are too busy with work or school, or can't afford to travel. Others have family tensions or prefer to skip the dinner-table questions and bad jokes. A few are even crossing to Canada, where it's just another Thursday.
The Salt
Ingredients For A Homestyle Thanksgiving, 200 Miles Above The Earth
November 22, 2012 Candied yams with a touch of marshmallow cream are what the astronauts on the International Space Station are looking forward to eating for their Thanksgiving feast today. That and a little irradiated smoked turkey, courtesy of NASA.
Business
On Thanksgiving, Stores Serve Up A Side Of Shopping
November 22, 2012 Black Friday is seeping into Thanksgiving Day, a new trend dubbed "Gray Thursday." Brick-and-mortar stores have been competing with online retailers that have been scooping up early holiday shoppers. But it's unclear whether the extra effort it takes to open on Thanksgiving is worth it.
