Looking Ahead

Nov. 24

Iran has until today to meet a self-imposed deadline for reaching an agreement with the West on the country’s nuclear program. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Nov. 9 to discuss the issue, but the two remain far apart on several issues. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports Iran has failed to comply with a temporary agreement reached with the West last year.

Nov. 24

The National Bible Association, YouVersion, BibleGateway.com, and the American Bible Society are promoting Nov. 24 as the first International Day of the Bible, in hopes of persuading people to devote a portion of their day to reading the Bible. The groups hope organizations will post Scripture online or have someone read it aloud at noon without commentary.

Nov. 26

ABC will air A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving during prime time on the night before Thanksgiving this year rather than its typical Thanksgiving night airing. Created in 1973 by Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special remains a landmark event for millions of families each year.

Nov. 27

Millions of Americans will begin their Thanksgiving day festivities by tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through the streets of Manhattan. This year, the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band from Western Carolina University will lead the march down Central Park West and 6th Avenue.

Dec. 1

The World Health Organization has set a Dec. 1 deadline for bringing the outbreak of the Ebola virus under control, with officials worrying about an “unprecedented” outbreak if they do not reach their goal. According to the UN health agency, 20 percent of new cases of the deadly virus occur during burial, which has prompted the WHO to publicize new guidelines for dealing with infectious corpses.