November 29, 2009
A strong turnout for the after Thanksgiving shopping day proved encouraging for retailers.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A strong turnout for Black Friday has left many retailers feeling more hopeful for the holiday shopping season. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the early numbers for shopping crowds during the after Thanksgiving sales day reveal that peoples’ […]
November 29, 2009
A man opened fire on his family at a Thanksgiving gathering Thursday.
Jupiter, Florida (WiredPRNews.com) – Police are searching for a man who opened fire on his family during a Thanksgiving gathering. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), 35 year-old Paul Michael Merhige of Miami is accused of killing four of his relatives and injuring […]
November 26, 2009
Police are searching for a man who stole a woman’s Thanksgiving turkey.
Michigan (WiredPRNews.com) – Jackson police are looking for a homeless man accused of stealing a Thanksgiving Day turkey from the refrigerator of a woman who reportedly tried to help him. As reported by the Jackson Citizen Patriot, the man, described as bald, six feet […]
November 26, 2009
The president spoke of his family’s Thanksgiving plans Wednesday as he pardoned a turkey gifted to him by the National Turkey Federation.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama embraced tradition Wednesday and pardoned a turkey gifted to him by the National Turkey Federation. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama excused the turkey from […]
November 25, 2009
Participants in this year’s annual parade are expected to chart a new course.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – Participants in this year’s annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will reportedly be taking a new route. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the route will for the first time in over 80 years not include its usual cut […]
November 24, 2009
The number of people expected to travel for the upcoming holiday is higher than last year.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – Travel is expected to increase this Thanksgiving holiday from the amount seen last year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the anticipated number of those who travel by car to a destination away from home for […]
November 23, 2009
A reported 23,000 vaccine doses will be distributed before the holiday.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Dallas County will reportedly distribute thousands of vaccine doses for H1N1 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, the County is expected to distribute approximately 23,000 doses, which health departments received on Friday, to provide vaccines […]
November 23, 2009
The White House is reportedly in a dispute with Catholic bishops over abortion in health care reform.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The White House is reportedly seeking to find a middle ground with Catholic bishops who want strong anti-abortion provisions included in health care reform legislation. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the U.S. Conference […]
November 23, 2009
An astronaut is awaiting word about the birth of his daughter, while he prepares for a spacewalk.
Houston (WiredPRNews.com) – In an usual twist of fate, an astronaut aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis is awaiting the birth of his daughter on Earth, while he remains in space. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the wife […]
November 16, 2009
A website claiming to have received a leaked copy of Target’s Black Friday discount flyer states the retailer will offer $3 appliances.
Minneapolis (WiredPRNews.com) – A website is claiming to have the inside scoop on deals Target will be offering on Black Friday. As reported by CNNMoney.com, Gottadeal.com, which purportedly tracks deals for the day after […]
