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National Thanksgiving Turkeys retire in North Carolina

  • Nov 26, 2025
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Turkeys Waddle and Gobble receive presidential pardon

  • Nov 25, 2025

NC turkeys receive pardon at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving

  • Nov 25, 2025
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6.1 earthquake hits Turkey, killing 1, collapsing buildings

  • Aug 11, 2025

Dozens injured, teen dies after 5.8 earthquake hits Turkey

  • Jun 3, 2025

Police capture turkey terrorizing pharmacy customers | VIDEO

  • Apr 13, 2025

Nearly 30,000 pounds of popular ready-to-eat beef sticks recalled

  • Mar 24, 2025

Mother dog carries her unconscious, hypothermic puppy to clinic

  • Jan 19, 2025

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1 gunman shot dead outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

  • Apr 7
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2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys retire in North Carolina

  • Nov 26, 2025
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More than 200 turkeys given away at Annual Turkey Toss in Raleigh

  • Dec 14, 2023
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Thousands killed after powerful earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria

  • Feb 7, 2023
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Operation Turkey touches thousands in Cumberland County

  • Nov 25, 2022
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Trump to lead annual White House turkey pardon

  • Nov 23, 2020
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Spatchcock and deep-frying: 7 delicious ways to cook your turkey

  • Nov 21, 2019
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Vice President Mike Pence is threatening NATO ally Turkey with economic sanctions over a detained North Carolina pastor.

  • Jul 26, 2018

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How long do leftovers last? Your guide to post-holiday food safety

As a general guideline, public health officials recommend eating or freezing leftovers within three to four days.

  • Nov 28, 2024

Wild turkey delights, creates havoc in New Jersey: 'We love him but he's a little bit of a jerk'

Fred is a wild turkey that's amassed quite a following. Kim Chiocchi says peanuts are his favorite, along with bird seed.

  • Nov 27, 2024

Cooper pardons 2 turkeys, who will live out days at Prestage Farms in Wake County

The North Carolina annual turkey pardoning was held Monday at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh.

  • Nov 25, 2024
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Peach and Blossom continue White House turkey tradition

Peach and Blossom, weighing 41 and 40 pounds, respectively, where hatched back in July. They traveled to Washington this week and were treated to a suite at the Willard InterContinental hotel before their big day on Monday, as is tradition.

  • Nov 25, 2024

How do you thaw a turkey? Here are 3 safe ways to defrost your bird for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you plan ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, here are three ways to safely thaw the bird.

  • Nov 20, 2024