This explainer traces Thanksgiving’s origins from colonial harvest observances to Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation and Congress’s 1941 law fixing the holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.

The latest driving forecast comes as nearly 82 million are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period.

DETROIT - More star power will be a big part of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game. Detroit native, CeCe Winans will perform the national anthem. The gospel singer and winner of 17 Grammy Awards, will sing The Star-Spangled Banner before kickoff at the annual Thanksgiving game at Ford Field on Thursday, November 27.

Turkey, typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, will be one of the biggest sticker shocks for consumers. Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago, according to the Department of Agriculture. Outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, and increased demand have contributed to these higher prices.

Some foods in your Thanksgiving meal will cost more this year, including turkey, cranberries and green beans. Meanwhile, butter, bread and eggs are down. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how you can use AI to help plan your meal and track down the best prices.

There are two NFL games eligible to be flexed out of primetime in Week 13, but Bengals-Ravens isn't one of them.

Post Malone will perform the Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game, bringing music and holiday spirit to fans live and on TV

CheapInsurance.com reports that renters should review their insurance before Thanksgiving to ensure coverage against liability and property damage risks.

Trump used the talking point in a Nov. 10 interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham. Days earlier, Trump referred to Walmart during a Nov. 6 dinner with Central Asia leaders, and said, "When you look at a 25% reduction in costs for Thanksgiving between Biden and me … that's a tremendous number."

I felt like there was no generation gap at all,” Wanda Dench remembers of meeting Jamal Hinton, “like we were just like pals for forever ... and that grew into family and love, and I feel so blessed.”

Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Early Music Now and Present Music are featuring music with holiday spirit the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Yard House is offering a Thanksgiving menu featuring Sliced Turkey With Gravy or Fried Nashville Hot Turkey. Each dinner comes with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Sausage Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry Sauce. Dessert is a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, or Oreo Sundae for the kids.