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Ecumenical prayer attended by Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in modern-day Iznik on Nov. 28, 2025. (Credit: ...

WASHINGTON — Look, Thanksgiving can be a stressful time. Families across the U.S. are gearing up for a day in the kitchen, including preparing the all-important turkey. But what if you need some extra ...

Our delivery to one of the military's most miserable postings in the Mekong Delta created an indelible moment, writes Kenneth ...

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara Nov. 27, 2025. (Credit: Elise Ann Allen/Crux.) Listen ROME – Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara Thursday, ...

The claim that eating turkey can make people particularly sleepy has long been shared around Thanksgiving (and sometimes Christmas) dinner tables. Fans of the sitcom "Seinfeld " may recall one episode ...

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is open to help holiday cooks with their turkey questions. Experts are available through Dec. 24 via phone, text, social media, email, and live chat. The popular ...

If you close your eyes and picture Thanksgiving dinner, it's likely you'll think of green bean casseroles, mashed potatoes, turkey, and pumpkin pie. It's the one holiday that comes with a menu that ...

Whether you are preparing for your first Thanksgiving Day or an experienced host, there will be plenty of moments of 'I forgot' to thaw the turkey or panic will set it with 'what do I do now?' Do not ...