16 photos show how unhinged Black Friday shopping used to be

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A woman passes by a shop announcing Black Friday sales the day after Thanksgiving in New York City November 24,2017.
A woman passes by a shop announcing Black Friday sales the day after Thanksgiving in New York City November 24,2017.

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The government shutdown could make Thanksgiving air travel extra chaotic. Here are 4 prep tips from travel pros.

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Airport
Thanksgiving is typically the busiest time of year for air travel.

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‘Tis the Season for ‘Addams Family Values’

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Addams Fam Values Retro Review

I tried Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie. I can see — and taste — who the fast food restaurant is targeting.

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Taco Bell's new bright green pie with Katie Notopoulos holding it
Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is targeting a specific audience — and I tried it.

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Travel companies warn what will happen if the government shutdown doesn't end before Thanksgiving: chaos

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Travelers at airport.
The days before and after Thanksgiving are among the busiest travel days of the year.

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My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

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Sliced turkey, a plate of rolls, a bowl of gravy, and other Thanksgiving foods on a table set for a Thanksgiving dinner
The Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Costco was filling and delicious.

Terri Peters

I'm a baker who tried to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie. Out of 4 desserts, there are only 2 I'd buy again.

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Four slices of pie on clear-glass plates, in rows of two. The plates sit on a light-brown table with a serving utensil to the left of them.
I compared desserts from Safeway, Costco, Kroger, and Walmart to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie.

Molly Allen

'Moana 2' set a Thanksgiving box office record. Here's how its success compares to other blockbusters.

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Moana and Maui on a boat
"Moana 2" brought in $221 million in ticket sales over Thanksgiving.

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I want my kids to feel connected to relatives who are no longer with us. I'm sharing holiday traditions to help bridge the gap.

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A family enjoys opening their festive Christmas Crackers at the dinner table.
A family, not the author's, enjoys sharing memories of past holidays at the dinner table.

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Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

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People wait in line to get into Nickelodeon Universe park as they visit the American Dream Mall on Black Friday.
Black Friday shopping TK.

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