Some retailers have started the holiday season early, staying open Thanksgiving.
Roman Polanski awaits house arrest at Alpine chalet; 19.2 million people watch Donny Osmond win 'Dancing With The Stars'; Tina Turner celebrates 70th birthday. (Nov. 26)
Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 26: President Obama celebrates Thanksgiving; Uninvited guests at state dinner; India shows off security upgrades; Camels run loose in Australia.
Landmines that litter Afghanistan after decades of conflict are killing and maiming hundreds of people every year.
More than two millions Muslims will gather around Mount Arafat at the climax of haj pilgrimage.
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Rudy the dog provides a non-judgmental audience for kids just learning to read aloud.
A revamped university and investment in Qatar's next generation -- that's the goal behind the Gulf emirate's push into higher education of international repute. It's recruiting foreign universities to set up campuses, as the business of learning goes global. Duration: 01:34
American forces stationed in Baghdad were able to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. The military prepared a meal full of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing for the thousands serving our country in Iraq. (Nov. 26)
Michelin has added a cheap restaurant category to its new Hong Kong and Macau guide, after critics accused the culinary bible of ignoring the cities' food-stall culture. Duration: 00:59
The GOP released its weekly address on Thursday, marking the Thanksgiving holiday. Rep. Mike Pence said the country has much to be thankful for. But, he added, the Democrats have taken a bad economy and made it worse. (Nov. 26)
A mother and two children died when their car flipped on Bruce Garner Road, troopers said.
President Barack Obama released his weekly address on Thanksgiving, honoring those who are serving this country overseas. The President also said he will continue to work to lower the unemployment rate. (Nov. 26)
Earlier this month video game makers Ubisoft released the hotly awaited sequel to its "Assassin's Creed", prompting a buying frenzy across the digital world. But this time, Ubisoft has has gone one step further with its marketing, investing in the convergence of video games and movies with the creation of a short film, "Assassin's Creed: Lineage". Duration: 02:04
The chief suspect in the Mindanao Island massacre of more than 50 people surrenders to police.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Wednesday next to President Hugo Chavez that Iran and Venezuela would "stand together until the end" in the face of US "imperialism." Duration: 00:54
Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively talk about the challenges of playing the same character in director Rebecca Miller's new film 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.' (Nov. 26)
In August 2006, the Probo Koala ship, chartered by the oil-trading company Trafigura, dumped caustic soda and petroleum residues on trash dumps in Abidjan. In a landmark ruling in September, the company agreed to pay 30 million pounds to more than 30,000 claimants in a class-action suit. But the victims are still awaiting compensation. Duration: 02:41
Shaquille O'Neal may be best known for his basketball ability, but Tuesday the Cleveland Cavaliers center gave back by filling a truck full of toys. It was all to benefit the Toys for Tots campaign. (Nov. 26)
Hondurans vote for a new president Sunday at the peak of a political crisis, with the constitutional president besieged in the Brazilian embassy and no leader ruling the country. The de facto leaders behind the June 28 ouster of President Manuel Zelaya, and observers led by the United States, hope the polls will turn a page on months of turbulence in the Central American nation. Duration: 01:29
State authorities plan to corral about six-thousand wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small town in Australia's Outback in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies. (Nov. 25)
Japan's latest robots don't save the world -- they cook snacks, play with your kids, model clothes, and search for disaster victims. The International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo is showing off the latest whirring and buzzing inventions from at home and abroad. Duration: 00:54
Mumbai, India residents took time Thursday to remember that area's worst terror attack. 166 people died last year when 10 Pakistan-based gunmen fanned out across Mumbai, attacking hotels and train stations. (Nov. 26)
The United Nations says climate talks in Copenhagen next month must deliver a credible result. UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner spoke to AFP about the challenges and hopes for the upcoming summit. Duration: 01:10
Eid al-Adha preparations in Pakistan are dampened by high prices and security concerns.
Walt Disney's heroes Mickey and Minnie Mouse were on the Champs Elysées in Paris on Wednesday night to inaugurate the 'Ice Magic' exhibition: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe or Moulin Rouge... All sculpted in ice. Duration: 01:31
Garlic beats gold, stocks and property to become China's best performing asset.
The Ballou Knights with play in the Macy's Day Parade this week in New York. It's an incredible feat for a high school located just six miles away from the White House, in the midst of one of Washington D.C.'s crime-ridden neighborhoods. Duration: 01:33
Memorials held across Mumbai for victims of last year's deadly attacks on the city.
A former senior Bligh government adviser has denied siphoning off money to the Queensland Rugby Union.
New Gallup poll shows Obama losing white voters' support
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Get all your holiday shopping done online this year, while at work.
Australian photojounalist Nigel Brennan has had his first night of freedom in 16 months.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews three top games in the NFL this week, including the Colts meeting the Texans. The Saints take on the Patriots, while the defending Super Bowl champion Steelers play the Ravens. (Nov. 25)
A married couple says they feel lucky to be alive after they were forced to put a small plane down for an emergency landing in a horse pasture near the Chatham-Durham county line around noon Wednesday.
Karl Rove looks at Palin's book tour