Today on America in the Morning
Thanksgiving Across America
From Maine to California and Minnesota to Florida, Americans coast to coast celebrated Thanksgiving with plenty of food, parades, and entertainment. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Trump & Biden Celebrate Thanksgiving
President Biden spent part of his Thanksgiving visiting firefighters at a firehouse in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he's vacationing for the holiday, while President-elect Donald Trump gathered with his family at his Florida Mar-a-Lago home. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Democrats Threatened
A group of President-elect Donald Trump’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks” this week, incidents that the FBI said it was investigating. On Thanksgiving Day, a number of Democrat lawmakers from Connecticut were subjected to bomb threats, including four members of the House of Representatives, and Senator Chris Murphy. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
Mexico’s Tariff Concerns
Mexican producers are talking about the tariffs threatened by Donald Trump, and how it might impact Mexico’s shoppers, as well as US consumers including everything from fruits and vegetables to cars and SUV’s. Jennifer King reports.
Man Who Threatened Trump Arrested
An Arizona man has been arrested after he allegedly posted videos online that showed him brandishing an AR-15-style rifle and threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of Trump's family.
Another Hyundai Recall
For the second time in just one week, South Korean car maker Hyundai announced a large recall. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.
Celebrating Thanksgiving
From coast to coast the country celebrated Thanksgiving, and the nation's outgoing and incoming leaders continue the transition of power following President-Elect Trump's election victory earlier this month. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
What Went Wrong For Democrats
Dissecting what went wrong more than three weeks after election night, Kamala Harris’ top campaign advisor says their internal polls never showed her with a lead over Donald Trump, even though the public polls did. Pamela Furr has the story.
Free At Last
A Massachusetts man was awarded $13 million dollars by a jury that ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, the now-64-year-old is trying hard to get his life back together.
Military Suicides Increase
Despite more prevention efforts to help the men and women in our armed forces, the latest 2023 report shows a rise in military suicides, continuing a long-term trend. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
New Hampshire Rape Verdict Is In
There’s a guilty verdict in a rape trial for a former leader at a youth center in New Hampshire. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.
Trouble In Tampa
There’s concern that a major league baseball team may have to leave town. Correspondent Curt Anderson reports that the county that is home to the Tampa Bay Rays is asking for a commitment by the team before the county commission votes on bonds for its share of a new ballpark.
Inflation Rising
In news about the economy, the US inflation gauge ticked a little higher last month. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.
Tech News
It’s the busiest shopping day of the year, and today we have the top tech gifts available for you and that favorite someone. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.
Finally
A study looking into the costs of home ownership shows the dollar figures go beyond the home’s price tag. Correspondent Stephan Kaufman explains.
Checking out films for the holiday weekend, our Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at the Disney animated sequel Moana 2.
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