Shoppers in some parts of the U.S. got an early start on Black Friday, actually lining up and making their purchases on Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday is expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year, according to ShopperTrak. (Nov. 23)
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AP Top Stories November 22 P
AP Top Stories November 22 P
Trump calls troops on Thanksgiving, talks politics
President Donald Trump’s call to U.S. troops overseas turned political when he started talking to a U.S. general in Afghanistan about the migrant caravan in Mexico, security on the U.S. southern border and legal setbacks in federal court. (Nov. 22)
Theresa May’s handling of Brexit draws fire again
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced criticism from lawmakers Thursday as she sought to portray a draft agreement on a post-Brexit relationship with the EU as a “good deal for our country.” (Nov. 22)
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Trump makes Thanksgiving threat to close border
President Donald Trump is threatening to close the U.S. border with Mexico for an undisclosed period of time if his administration determines that its southern ally has lost “control” on its side. (Nov. 22)
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Spectators bundle up for frigid Macy’s parade
The balloons and the bands braved the blustery cold to make their way through Manhattan for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. (Nov. 22)
Trump makes Thanksgiving Day call to US troops
President Donald Trump has delivered a Thanksgiving message to American service members on duty around the world, telling them by telephone, “Your courage truly inspires us.” (Nov. 22)
My First Performance: Zedd
While Zedd struggles to think back and remember his stage debut – his parents filmed everything for posterity. (Nov. 22)
My First Performance: Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa nearly didn’t make her stage debut, after getting locked in the toilet. Luckily she got over her nerves and out of the room. (Nov. 22)
My First Performance: Ella Mai
British singer Ella Mai started performing as a child, showing off her skills in plays including “James and the Giant Peach” and “West Side Story.” (Nov. 22)