By ASHLEY M. HEHER AP Retail Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Shoppers spent only slightly more in stores this Black Friday than they did last year, according to data released Saturday by a national research firm. Preliminary sales data from ShopperTrak ...

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By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP) — There’s still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made ...

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Wis. soldier hurt at Fort Hood home for holiday LODI, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin soldier injured in the Fort Hood shootings spent Thanksgiving with his family, reminding all of everything they have to be thankful for. Army Reserve Specialist ...

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By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some Wisconsinites are opting to save money by staying home this Thanksgiving. According to AAA, travel dropped 25 percent between 2007 and 2008 nationwide, and this year it predicts that will only increase about 1.4 percent. Andy ...

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By NAFEESA SYEED Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club. The group, which ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said most road construction projects in the state are done for the year, which should ease travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. The department said Thursday that the project that will most ...

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