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4+ hour, 9+ min ago (352+ words) 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 help with the main course?" Luckily, for those in need, Butterball has experts on standby." The turkey-producer has a dedicated phone line operating round-the-clock during the holiday season, staffed with turkey experts to answer questions about how to prepare the bird." The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is a seasonal helpline made up of about 50 food experts. The line opens on Nov. 1, and in the days leading up to Thanksgiving begin to flood with callers needing help." But because this is 2025, those seeking help with turkey prep can also text or email the helpline for tips. The hotline offers tips for every step of the process. Experts can offer advice…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago (1170+ words) WASHINGTON " An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence at a time when the presence of troops in the nation's capital and other cities around the country has become a political flashpoint. FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington'Mayor Muriel Bowser said the guard members were hospitalized in critical condition after Wednesday afternoon's shooting. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey had walked back his statement Wednesday announcing the troops had died, saying he received "conflicting reports" about their condition. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday morning declined to comment on the condition of the National Guard members who were shot, but said during an appearance on Fox News that they had "come through surgery." Bondi added that charges against the suspect would be based…...

8+ hour, 41+ min ago (428+ words) PHOENIX " One of the Valley's most beloved holiday traditions is back. ZooLights returned to the Phoenix Zoo on Wednesday night, just weeks after a destructive microburst threatened to derail preparations. The zoo typically has its displays ready by Halloween, but October's severe storm set the team back nearly two weeks " even knocking down a 50-foot floating Christmas tree. After weeks of repairs, visitors said they couldn't tell anything had ever been damaged. "That's amazing that they did this. They did a fantastic job," said Nancy Cooper, a visitor from out of town, when she heard about what the area looked like just weeks prior. "They did an incredible job getting it back up and looking like there wasn't even a storm here," said Gilbert resident Eric Gravbrot. Hundreds of families poured into the zoo, walking past giant animal lanterns and…...

12+ hour, 56+ min ago (127+ words) WASHINGTON " The Powerball jackpot will rise again to $719 million after nobody won Wednesday's $681 million drawing. While nobody took home the grand prize, four tickets are worth seven figures: players in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball to score $1 million." Nobody has won the jackpot since Sept. 6, when two tickets matched all six numbers to claim a staggering $1.8 billion prize. Check your tickets to see if they match Wednesday's winning numbers:" The winning numbers for Wednesday were 7-8-15-19-28 and Powerball 3. The top 6 largest Powerball wins have all surpassed $1 billion. Powerball lottery games have potentially huge jackpots because they are played in multiple states."...

13+ hour, 16+ min ago (216+ words) Popular TikTok cooking influencer Tineke "Tini" Younger announced Wednesday that she lost one of her twin daughters after experiencing a placental abruption earlier this week. Younger revealed that her daughter Arya, identified as Baby A, died just before reaching 36 weeks of pregnancy. The 24-year-old shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Nov. 26. The surviving twin was born safely and is breathing independently, according to Younger's update. She did not share her second daughter's name. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before delivery, potentially reducing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. The condition affects approximately 1% of pregnancies and can lead to serious complications, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Younger, who has amassed 12 million TikTok followers through her cooking content and viral recipe videos, competed on season 2 of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef." The influencer…...

14+ hour, 45+ min ago (264+ words) PHOENIX " Takeout and delivery were what many people were most thankful for on Thanksgiving Eve." With family kitchens across the Valley bracing for the chaos of Thanksgiving meal prep, many residents chose to relax Wednesday night and ordered pizza, which turns out to be one of the busiest days for delivery. At Venezia's Pizzeria in North Phoenix, it was packed with customers. Some are seen carrying out several pizzas to feed all their family members who have come in from out of town. "This is just the easiest option. And, you know, hey, everyone's happy with pizza," one customer said. Another added they had already spent the day preparing for Thanksgiving and wanted to have a little break. "I was tired of making food, and I'm ready for a snack," another customer said. According to The American Pizza Community, the…...

15+ hour, 18+ min ago (319+ words) WASHINGTON " For the Thanksgiving procrastinators, there are options for a last-minute grocery run'on Thanksgiving Day. While most big box stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving, some grocery stores and pharmacies will be open.' Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.' This is a national list, and hours may vary locally. While some locations of these stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, expect adjusted hours or early closures depending on location, and check with your local store for exact hours. No, Costco is not open on Thursday, Nov. 27. Thanksgiving is one of the seven holidays'when its U.S. warehouses close.' For the second consecutive year, Walgreens'announced that its stores would not be open on Thanksgiving in 2025.' Walgreens confirmed that some 24-hour locations will remain open for essential pharmacy…...

16+ hour, 59+ min ago (630+ words) PHOENIX " An Arizona couple says they're fighting on two fronts: helping their teenage daughter recover from a devastating head-on collision, and battling a set of startling legal and financial demands from other families involved in that same crash." Now, months after the wreck on a rural highway west of Maricopa, the parents are urging state lawmakers to close what they call a painful gap in victims' rights. Nathan and Debi McDaniel still replay the afternoon of February 8, 2025, when their daughter, Ruth, was hit on State Route 238 near mile marker 41. They say the scene is etched permanently into their memories. "I've never experienced anything like that before," Debi recalled. "There were children screaming and crying from the other vehicle." Ruth was found drifting in and out of consciousness. She was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where doctors performed multiple procedures to…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago (325+ words) PHOENIX " Ten years ago, a mistaken text message turned into a Thanksgiving tradition. In 2016, Wanda Dench accidentally texted high schooler Jamal Hinton, thinking she was messaging her grandson. Hinton told her she had the wrong number, then asked if he could still get a plate. Dench said yes. They've shared Thanksgiving that year, and every year since." A decade later, they are still getting together, and people are still following their story. "You know, that dumbfounds me," Dench said. "I've said many a time, the first year I kind of get it. For regular people like us, you get 15 minutes of fame in the news." "But for the media to keep coming every year, want to interview us and find out what we're up to and doing, and we're doing the same thing all the time. It still surprises me,…...

19+ hour, 14+ min ago (340+ words) MESA, Ariz. " A 41-year-old woman is accused of impersonating a registered nurse and using another person's nursing license to gain employment at hospice facilities in Cottonwood and Mesa between August and November 2025." According to court documents, Christine Muturi Lewis was hired by Northern Arizona Hospice in Cottonwood in August after submitting an application claiming more than four years of hospice experience, including work as a triage nurse at a hospital in Las Vegas. She provided a number for a Colorado nursing license which appeared active and valid for multi-state use. The discrepancy was discovered after Lewis conducted a solo patient visit on Aug. 15. Administrators realized the nursing license had been issued in 1980 " four years before Lewis was born." When confronted about the discrepancy, Lewis resigned, according to investigators, who determined Lewis has never been licensed as a registered nurse in…...