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Wednesday      
November 23, 2005
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Iraq Withdrawals

The Washington Post is reporting that military commanders say it may be possible to withdraw three combat brigades sometime early next year.

Katrina’s Children

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The president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children explains how 900 children can still be missing 12 weeks after the storm.

Waste Alleged in Hurricance Recovery

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A recent story in The New York Times shines a spotlight on post-hurricane government waste.

NOLA Man’s Thanksgiving Quest

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Can a New Orleans native find what he needs for tomorrow’s feast in the supermarkets of Plymouth, Massachusetts?

High Tech Solutions to Airport Security

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Travellers at about 25 airports could be asked to pass through a new security device designed to detect explosives.

Family Feud

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A couple from Alabama on how they keep the Thanksgiving meal pleasant when they don’t see eye to eye on the war in Iraq.

Cooking Guru’s Tips for the Perfect Feast

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Chris Kimball of Cook’s Illustrated and America’s Test Kitchen gives us insight into the mysteries of cranberry sauce and fluffy mashed potatoes.

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