EU Court Says No Such Thing As "Pure Chocolate"

EU Court Says No Such Thing As "Pure Chocolate"


An EU court has voided an Italian law which permits the label "pure chocolate." An EU spokesman says the ruling creates a fair balance between Europe's chocolate cultures. (Nov. 25)

Raw Video: Troops Abroad Celebrate Thanksgiving

Raw Video: Troops Abroad Celebrate Thanksgiving


Even through U.S. troops in Afghanistan are far away they are celebrating Thanksgiving with some of the comforts of home. (Nov. 25)

SKorean Defense Minister Quits Over Attack

SKorean Defense Minister Quits Over Attack


South Korea's defense minister has resigned in the wake of a ferocious North Korean attack near a disputed sea border. Yeonpyeong Island was left devastated by the assault. (Nov. 25)

Weekly GOP Response: Creating Jobs

Weekly GOP Response: Creating Jobs


Newly elected Republican Congressman Austin Scott gave this week's GOP response. He said there is much to be thankful for this holiday season, but when the new Congress is sworn-in it will work to create jobs in America. (Nov. 25)

Weekly Presidential Address: Thanksgiving

Weekly Presidential Address: Thanksgiving


Saying America has a history of doing what it takes to make a better tomorrow, President Barack Obama is calling on a country climbing out of its worst economic slump in decades to summon that spirit again this holiday season. (Nov. 25)

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Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 25: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; Korean tension; Alabama man deported from Australia to face charges in U.S.; Four Loko has about a month left on store shelves.

Plane Crashes in Florida Bay, Kills 3

Plane Crashes in Florida Bay, Kills 3


A former Texas solicitor general has been identified as one of three victims who died when their small plane crashed off the Florida Panhandle. NTSB investigators are on scene and investigating the cause of the crash. (Nov. 25)

Art Blends With Life at Chinese Tattoo Fair

Art Blends With Life at Chinese Tattoo Fair


China has been staging a fashion show with a difference: the Beijing Tattoo Fair. It's brought hundreds of people together, united by the view that beauty can be viewed through the eye of a needle. (Nov. 25)

Ala. Man Deported in Connection to Wife's Death

Ala. Man Deported in Connection to Wife's Death


An American man returns on Thursday to the United States where he could face prosecution for drowning his wife during their 2003 honeymoon on the Great Barrier Reef, a crime for which he has served 18 months in an Australian prison. (Nov. 25)

Balloons Inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Balloons Inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade


New York City was abuzz on Wednesday with preparations for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Workers stretched out nearly 60 giant balloons, filling them one by one with massive amounts of helium. (Nov. 24)

Today in History for November 25th

Today in History for November 25th


Highlights of this day in history: President John F. Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington; New details emerge about Iran-Contra affair; British forces leave New York; Elian Gonzalez rescued off Florida coast; Baseball's Joe DiMaggio born. (Nov. 25)

FDA: Alcoholic Energy Drinks Off Shelves Soon

FDA: Alcoholic Energy Drinks Off Shelves Soon


The Food and Drug Administration says major brands of caffeinated alcoholic drinks should be off store shelves by mid-December. (Nov. 24)

Raw Video: Obama Family Hands Out Turkey Meals

Raw Video: Obama Family Hands Out Turkey Meals


Pres. Obama and his family passed out Thanksgiving meals Wednesday at Martha's Table, a charity that provides food and other community services. It was a return visit for the 1st family, who also worked at the pantry during last year's holiday. (Nov. 24)

Tom DeLay Convicted in Money Laundering Trial

Tom DeLay Convicted in Money Laundering Trial


Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress, was convicted Wednesday on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. (Nov. 24)

Search in Central N.Y. for Missing Ballerina

Search in Central N.Y. for Missing Ballerina


Searchers are looking for a 20-year-old woman who went missing Friday after coming home from college for the Thanksgiving break. (Nov. 24)

Powerful Storm to Bring Snow, Ice to the Dakotas

Powerful Storm to Bring Snow, Ice to the Dakotas


A powerful storm that pummeled much of the West is promising to bring a mix of snow, sleet and ice to much of the Dakotas on Thanksgiving Day. (Nov. 24).

Police Raid Gang-Controlled Slums in Rio

Police Raid Gang-Controlled Slums in Rio


lice raided gang-ruled shantytowns Wednesday, setting off clashes that killed 14 people as authorities try to halt a wave of violence that has rattled rich and poor alike in a city that Brazil hopes to make a showplace for the 2016 Olympics. (Nov. 24)

On Big Travel Day, Pat-down Protest Is Put Down

On Big Travel Day, Pat-down Protest Is Put Down .



The lines of Thanksgiving travelers moved smoothly at airports around the country Wednesday despite an Internet campaign to get passengers to gum up the works on one of the busiest days of the year by refusing full-body scans. (Nov. 24)

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Here's the latest news for Wednesday, November 24: Holiday travel; Korean conflict; UK student protest; Pardoning a turkey.

UK Vendors Cashing in on Royal Wedding

UK Vendors Cashing in on Royal Wedding


Royal wedding memorabilia was pouring off factory production lines Wednesday after Prince William and Kate Middleton confirmed they're to get married on April 29 next year. (Nov. 24)

South Koreans Return to a War Zone

South Koreans Return to a War Zone .


Rescuers found the burned bodies Wednesday of two islanders killed in a North Korean artillery attack, the first civilian deaths from a skirmish that marked a dramatic escalation of tensions between the rival Koreas. (Nov. 24)

Retailers, Consumers Gear Up for Black Friday

Retailers, Consumers Gear Up for Black Friday


As the holiday shopping season kicks off, concerns from the effects of the recession appear to be waning and consumers are gearing up to shop, shop, shop. (Nov. 24)

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?

As speculation over a potential presidential run by Sarah Palin grows more intense, the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party has released a new book, America by Heart. As speculation continues to mount over her decision for 2012, would it be smart for the GOP to nominate her? Yesbuthowever.com publisher John Romano believes the Republicans need a candidate like Sarah Palin because of how modern she is and capitalize on her star pow

Sarah Palin's White House?

Sarah Palin's White House?



In her new book, Sarah Palin offers an unapologetic vision of conservative politics that strongly suggests a forthcoming presidential run. Could reality television be a legitimate steppingstone to White House? What does that say about the US? Radio host Tony Katz and Talking Points Associate Editor Megan Carpentier engage in a discussion where both agree "Momma Grizzly" will run for President in 2012 and if you read between the lines of her new book it is obvious.

Feeling lonely? TSA will pat you down

Feeling lonely? TSA will pat you down


any publicity is good publicity, then the TSA, airports across the nation, and body scanner manufacturers must be flying high. Today, one of the busiest travel days of the year, all eyes are on travelers to see whether or not they will cause delays by participating in the protest against the TSA. It is dubbed the "National Opt Out Day," and it has created a media firestorm. But is all the hysteria really justified? Or is the press more outraged than the actual passengers?

Police brutality in RT correspondent's arrest

Police brutality in RT correspondent's arrest

There are new developments coming out of the arrest of RT Correspondent Kaelyn Forde and Photojournalist Jon Conway this past weekend in Fort Benning, GA. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe wrote a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemning the incident. Activist Tammi Ramirez was arrested along with Forde and Conway, she says police wouldn't even allow her to use her inhaler while she had an asthma attack on the bus to jail and inside jail.