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The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

During his time in office, Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of Thanksgiving, triumphing over similar efforts of presidents who came before him, according to the National Park Service.

The official designation of the annual national holiday is due, in part, to writer Sarah Josepha Hale. The NPS notes that in 1827 — as editor of "Boston's Ladies Magazine" — Hale began writing...

The powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance has spectacularly unravelled in the Philippines.

The president-elect’s team said it would disclose its donors’ names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn’t legally bound to adhere to those promises.

Displaced Lebanese are trying to get to their homes after a ceasefire came into force.

Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”.

The homes of multiple Democratic members of Congress were targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving.

Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. Jahana Hayes, Rep. Jim Himes and Rep. John Larson all said their homes were targeted on Thursday.

A spokesperson for Rep. Courtney said the home was targeted with a bomb threat while Rep. Courtney and his family were home for the holiday.

"Joe and Audrey extend their utmost gratitude to the law enforcement officers, whose response should signal to perpetrators that these types of threats will not be tolerated," Rep...

A dog owner dressed up as a giant canine to entertain his/her dachshunds in Coatesville, Indiana

Several Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday reported bomb threats, one day after members of key senior staff picks of President-elect Donald Trump's reported they were targeted by threats and "swatting."

Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep John Larson and Rep. Jim Himes — all Democrats — issued statements on Thursday that their homes were subject to bomb threats. Murphy's office said the threats appeared to be "part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures."

The Associated Press reported that the Norwich...

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stripped his appointee of plea deal authority in a memo on Monday, which the Pentagon has not yet made public.

The president made his usual stops, expressing gratitude for progress toward peace in the Middle East and urging Americans to stay hopeful.

Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”.

The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday.

A semi-submersible packed full of cocaine is the latest of a number to be seized in the Pacific Ocean.

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election.

Amazon employees in 20 countries are preparing to protest on Black Friday.