Thanksgiving Day parades kick off nationwide with marching bands, performers, celebrities

Thanksgiving Day kicks off with slew of parades

After struggling in fourth quarter of last two games, Giants’ defense wants stronger finishes

Giants’ defense wants to finish games better

Skinned: Thanksgiving weekend without traditional Skins Game for first time since ‘82

Thanksgiving weekend, minus the Skins Game

Buying holiday gifts year-round helps ease the December crunch

Ease holiday stress: Shop around the calendar

Big bats look to bust loose as World Series shifts to Philly for Game 3 between Yankees, Phils

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Obama hosts dinner, praises American Muslims’ contributions in celebration of Ramadan

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised American Muslims for enriching the nation’s culture at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Aussie gets his wings: Sim takes Christmas tournament to win way onto PGA Tour

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Michael Sim has played his way onto the PGA Tour.

As the holy month of Ramadan creeps into summer, US Muslims plan to stay up later, fast longer

DETROIT — During most of his high school football career, Baquer Sayed broke the Ramadan fast during halftime, when the stadium lights began to flood the field after sundown.

Tennessee Titans to wear No. 9 helmet decal in honor of McNair

The Tennessee Titans will honor slain former quarterback Steve McNair by wearing a No. 9 decal on their helmets this season, starting with this weekend’s Hall of Fame Game against the Buffalo Bills.

Presidential visit, impromptu picnic highlight Petty’s memorable 200th win 25 years ago

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Twenty-five years after his final victory, Richard Petty has forgotten much about the race.

CAPITAL CULTURE: Raising 2 young children in the White House fishbowl

NEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s face brightened as he looked up and saw his 8-year-old daughter Sasha on the White House’s Truman Balcony. He gave an exaggerated wave, she waved back and photographers captured a rare, unscripted moment.

Davidson to play in Holiday Festival in New York with St. John’s, Cornell, Hofstra

DAVIDSON, N.C. — Davidson coach Bob McKillop will make his homecoming next season when the Wildcats play in the Holiday Festival in New York.

Tony Hawk skateboards at White House before joining Obama, other dads, at forum

WASHINGTON — Hey kids, don’t try this at home.

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