Big Tom is a beloved landmark in his Minnesota hometown. Across the Midwest, small places take pride in having the largest of just about anything.

Since a Thanksgiving meal often centers around a turkey that takes a long time to cook and features several side dishes, things can get confusing quickly. Making lists and preparing materials ...

Gifting the White House poultry can be traced back to the 1800s, but the origins of the ceremonial presidential pardon of the National Thanksgiving Turkey might be more recent than you'd think.