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Potatoes are a Thanksgiving must, but they don't have to be plain, mashed or baked. CBS 2's Tony Tantillo shows us how rosemary can make spuds very special.

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American is in the midst of an explosion in arthritis cases, and that's led to a whole host of creams, machines, and potients to treat the problem. But do they work? CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reports.

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The largest baby crib recall ever in the country is now underway, but Suffolk County is taking it one step further, signing into law a first-in-the-nation ban on drop-side cribs. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

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Just days before Thanksgiving, a suspicious fire nearly destroys an historic church in New Jersey. The fire re-ignited Tuesday morning after first breaking out overnight. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

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In an attempt to close the state's looming budget gap, Gov. David Paterson is asking the state Legislature for extraordinary powers. CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports.

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A dangerous baby crib defect has led to the largest crib recall in U.S. history, but Suffolk County isn't waiting for a federal prohibition. The county executive will sign into law a ban on drop side cribs. CBS 2's Magee Hickey has more.

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A fire in a church in New Jersey is being labeled suspicious. The three-alarm blaze broke out around 11 p.m. Monday night behind The Church Of The Good Shepherd in Midland Park. CBS 2's Jay Dow has more.

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City Hall and the NYPD are making no apologies for their controversial decision to lock more than two-dozen innocent people on a subway train with a man wanted for murder. Sean Hennessey reports.

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As shoppers mull over when to begin their holiday purchasing, retailers are rolling out big savings prior to Black Friday. Mary Calvi reports.

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More than 2 million cribs are being recalled due to the potential hazards they pose to children. Kathryn Brown caught up to a local family still reeling from tragedy.

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Foreclosures and layoffs have made this anything but a thankful season for thousands of New Yorkers. Homelessness is on the rise, and food banks are gearing up for record crowds this Thanksgiving. CBS 2's Don Dahler reports.

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Dozens of families in the Bronx are homeless for the Thanksgiving holiday after a massive fire destroyed a row of houses. Among the victims – a name New York basketball fans will recognize: Dean "The Dream" Meminger.

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Imagine being locked in a train with a knife-wielding madman. The worst nightmare for some straphangers became a reality when they found themselves trapped on a D-train with a murder suspect. CBS 2's Dave Carlin has more.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the largest crib recall in United States history, involving cribs with dropdown sides, fearing they may be unsafe, even deadly. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole has the details.

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Taking the do-it-yourself approach to health may come with risks. Everyone's tried home remedies, and many work fine – but there are several do-it-yourself health techniques that can spell trouble. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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Thousands of families could use a remedy for family frustration when it comes to the holidays. For many, a house full of relatives can be a recipe for a holiday horror. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu has more on holiday blow-ups.

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The vampire sequel 'New Moon' scared away the competition, pulling in an estimated $140.7 million opening weekend. CBS 2's Megan Glaros reports on Taylor Lautner's emergence as the franchise's new breakout star.

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Frequent flying is turning into frustrating flying - after being hit with extra fees and more expensive fares, now airline passengers are seeing their hard-earned miles disappear. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole reports.

As thousands of US troops prepare to head to war zones, the ones coming back are struggling to find a place in the new American economy. CBS 2's John Slattery reports from the job fair for vets held on the USS Intrepid.

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With Thanksgiving just two days away now, some cooks are already starting to prepare their feast. In case you still need to shop, CBS 2's Fresh Grocer Tony Tantillo has some great deals on produce.

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There's no need to wait for Black Friday for holiday shopping discounts. Now you can try Thursday – as in Thanksgiving. Some major retailers will be open as you carve your turkey this holiday season, reports CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan.

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Shoppers who think they may get better deals closer to Christmas should think again, says an expert. The best time for deals is right now. Christine Sloan reports.

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The upcoming NYC trials of 5 9/11 terror suspects are already controversial. Now, a defense lawyer says those proceedings will allow the defendants to spout plenty of criticism of U.S. foreign policy. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

Officials say four firefighters sustained minor injuries and another person has been hospitalized for smoke inhalation at the site of a four-alarm fire in the Bronx that engulfed at least four houses. CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports.

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A long history of problems leads to what's being called the largest recall of cribs ever. The concern is over drop-down side cribs, and a potentially deadly flaw in the design. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole has the details.

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A Florida-to-New York gun bust drew outrage Monday from family members of victims of gun violence. Marcia Kramer reports.

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It's time to jazz up an all-time favorite Thanksgiving Day side dish. CBS 2's Tony Tantillo is here with a cranberry recipe that may become a family favorite.

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Critics of the upcoming civilian New York trials of the five 9/11 suspects have more ammunition. One defense attorney says the defendants will be allowed to speak out against U.S. foreign policy. CBS 2's Jay Dow has more.

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Firefighters are trying to find the cause of a fast moving fire that destroyed a row of houses in the Bronx. The fire left dozens of people without a home just days before the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS 2's Magee Hickey has more.

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More than 600 children of fallen firefighters enjoyed exclusive access to the flagship Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square on Sunday. CBS 2's Dave Carlin has the details on the event.

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First it was the fees, and then the more expensive fares – now, flyers are watching their hard-earned miles disappear in the latest report of airlines squeezing customers. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole reports.

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On Sunday, CBS 2 learned that Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and his four co-defendants will plead not guilty, a controversial courtroom strategy for the 9/11 terror suspects. CBS 2's Hazel Sanchez has the details.