US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans

U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.

Firefighters demonstrate dangers of deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey
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With Thanksgiving coming up, many of you may be thinking about frying a turkey this year. Take a look as Phoenix firefighters perform a demonstration that showcases the dangers of improper oil-fryer use.

Thanksgiving food giveaway also offers free flu shot for those willing to roll up their sleeves

The drive-through event was held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Calistoga, where drivers waited an hour or more for a free turkey and a grocery bag with all the fixings for a holiday meal.

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream

Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.

Thanksgiving meal preparations underway at St. Vincent de Paul

Thanksgiving meal preparations are underway at St. Vincent de Paul but will be served in a to-go fashion this year to keep recipients safe from COVID-19.

Arizona Snowbowl opens for business
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As with many venues, Snowbowl officials have had to make adjustments amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Trapp Haus BBQ's tips on how to smoke a Thanksgiving Turkey
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Phil Johnson, the owner of Trapp Haus BBQ in Phoenix explains the smoking process and carving the bird. Online: https://trapphausbbq.com

PHOTOS: Presidential turkeys arrive in DC ahead of annual pardon

The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.

Volunteers pack school bus with Thanksgiving food donations in Mesa
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Students and teachers at Williams Field High School gathered the items to benefit the United Food Bank. Online: https://unitedfoodbank.org

Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

HeroZona's 17th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
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FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez talks to Alan Powell, founder of HeroZona and Dennis Prince with American Legion Post 65 about the event. Online: https://herozona.org

These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year

As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.

'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again

The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.