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European settlers known as the Pilgrims were celebrating their autumn harvest after a winter of struggle. Other colonists held earlier ceremonies of thanks. But the Pilgrims’ three-day feast is often called the nation’s first Thanksgiving. President Abraham Lincoln declared a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.

Spain’s top footballers have called off their strike and will be back in action on Saturday after resolving a pay dispute in marathon negotiations overnight. The row forced the postponement of the opening games in Spain’s top two divisions last weekend.