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 Last-minute Thanksgiving cooking tips Nov. 25: Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli shares some simple cooking tips that will make you look like a gourmet chef. |
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 On-the-go gadgets to make travel easier Nov. 20: VirtualTourist.com’s Giampiero Ambrosi shows the TODAY hosts some high-tech gadgets that can make traveling easier and more enjoyable. |
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 Experts share financial advice Nov. 25: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ financial questions. |
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 Burned boy’s mom: His ‘courage is incredible’ Nov. 25: Michael Brewer, the 15-year-old Florida teen who was set on fire in an alleged attack by classmates, is now strong enough to speak to investigators about the incident. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Michael’s parents and doctor about how he’s doing. |
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 Jobs, spending data hint at recovery In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000 last week for the first time since January. |
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