South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant

Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.

6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice

The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.

Downtown Phoenix New Year's Eve Block Party set for Dec. 31
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The biggest New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Phoenix is back. A block party will be held Dec. 31 at Margaret T. Hance Park near Central and Portland. The annual event was put on hold last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new location will be entirely outdoors and there will be three stages of music, as well as fireworks and food trucks.

'Merry Main Street' returns to Mesa
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The city of Mesa's annual celebration of the holiday season begins Nov. 26. Festivities include ice skating, a large Christmas tree, and a visit from Santa. The lighting ceremony of the four-story tree will begin at 5:45 p.m. in downtown Mesa at Main Street and Macdonald.

Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House

The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.

Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state

America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.

Salvation Army to serve thousands of meals on Thanksgiving Day
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While most of us are getting ready to enjoy a big Thanksgiving meal with our families, many in the Valley aren't as fortunate, but the Salvation Army is making sure they'll have a warm turkey dinner too. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Last-minute travel to and from Phoenix continues as Thanksgiving holiday looms

For Thanksgiving 2021, TSA officials say they are expecting to screen about 20 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, and more travellers are heading to their destinations.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

Made In Arizona: Chandler man turns wine, whiskey barrels into furniture

An Arizona man is giving new life to wine and whiskey barrels that have been used by distilleries and breweries by turning them into new pieces of furniture.

DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger

The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.

Taste of TNF recipe: Leftover pumpkin and pecan pie parfait

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. Even the desserts can get transformed into something new.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey dressing bacon bombs

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. You can't go wrong adding bacon to the mix.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey pot pie

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. His turkey pot pie is one way to mix things up.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?

President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.

Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck dies

Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck has died at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 90.