HEATHROW, Fla., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Automotive organization AAA said it expects a slight decline in U.S. Thanksgiving holiday travel for the first time since 2002.

Gloomy economy expected to take its toll on Thanksgiving travel (Los Angeles Times)

About 5.2 million people in California will travel during the holiday weekend, a 2% drop from last year, according to a forecast by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The gloomy economy is thwarting many Californians' holiday travel plans, as fewer are expected to take trips during the Thanksgiving weekend, mirroring a national decline in holiday travel.

Palin pardons Thanksgiving turkey - as slaughtering goes on behind (BBC News)

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin "pardons" a turkey for Thanksgiving - with birds being slaughtered in the background.

How to Have a Green Thanksgiving and Save Money (US News & World Report)

Here are 6 eco-friendly tips for your Thanksgiving feast.

2.5 Million Thanksgiving Travelers Expected at Airports (FOX News Chicago)

City aviation officials are gearing up for the more than 2.5 million travelers who are expected to use Chicago airports for the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend. More than 2.5 million people will move through O'Hare and Midway airports beginning Friday (today) through Monday, Dec. 1, according to a Department of Aviation release.