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What we know about the 5 Colorado Springs victims.

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What we know about the five victims of the Colorado Springs shooting, and the latest details released by investigators in the University of Idaho slayings, including who called 911. Plus, a mom who found out only two months before giving birth that she was having triplets.

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What we know about the 5 Colorado Springs shooting victims, and the hero who tackled the gunman.

Ashley Paugh took a day trip to Colorado Springs with a friend and ended the night at Club Q, where they were going to see a stand-up comedian. Paugh and four others were killed on Nov. 19 when a gunman entered the LGBTQ nightclub and opened fire, injuring 25 others. Paugh's sister, Stephanie Clark, told NBC News, "Nothing will ever be the same without her." The other victims included two bartenders and two other clubgoers. Here's what else we know about them. Meanwhile, the Army veteran who tackled and subdued the gunman spoke about his heroic efforts. "I just know I got into mode, and I needed to save my family," said Richard Fierro, 45, who was at the club with his wife, their daughter and friends. Read his story here.

Police release new information about the University of Idaho murders, including details of the 911 call.

Investigators shared more details a week after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in a home near campus. The 911 call for help came from the phone of one of the two surviving roommates who were home at the time of the killings, Moscow police said. Multiple people spoke with the dispatcher during the call at 11:58 a.m. to report an unconscious person. Authorities also expanded the search area yesterday to a wooded region behind the home, and are asking for anyone with video or accounts from the early morning of the attacks to come forward. School officials said they expect some students will want to finish the semester online for fears of returning to campus after the holiday break. One of the victims, Ethan Chapin, 20, was laid to rest at a ceremony last night.

👶 At 7 months pregnant, a mom was surprised to find out she was having triplets.

Genevieve Knox was stunned during her 20-week pregnancy scan to find out she was having twins, but the surprises didn't stop there. At an ultrasound nine weeks later, the San Diego 5th grade teacher learned she was actually pregnant with triplets. "I barely remember anything else about the moment. I was in total shock," she told us. Knox, now 43, gave birth to three daughters in 2019 after having experienced what is known as hidden triplet syndrome. "When the babies are very small, one baby can hide behind the other," her doctor told us. "Typically by 26, 27, 28 weeks, the baby that's been missed will suddenly appear." Read her story here.

🖋️ Essay: As an adoptee, I never looked like my parents. Then I had a baby of my own.

In a tender new essay, writer Lisa Cleary reflects on being a Korean girl adopted by white parents and the occasional longing she felt to see parts of herself in her mom, dad and siblings. The opportunity came when, in her 30s, she gave birth to her own baby girl, Lainey. "I tickled the dark fringe of Lainey's hair and smoothed my thumb over her eyelids, which were — finally — a part of me," she writes. Read the essay here.

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As Thanksgiving prep gets into full swing, our TODAY Food team has put together a helpful Thanksgiving guide to answer common FAQs. For instance, do you know how to thaw a frozen turkey correctly? It's not rocket science, but there are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind to make sure your bird remains bacteria-free. We also spoke some experts about how much turkey you need per person (hint: about a pound), how to set a no-phones policy at the table, and why you might consider bagging turkey dinner altogether and just getting takeout.

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With cold and snow hitting much of the East Coast, we think it's safe to officially declare it Stew Season. And this beef stew with dill from Food & Wine is perfect for Thanksgiving week because it doesn't require too many steps and tastes even better after a day or two. Whip it up tonight and freeze some for next week when the turkey leftovers are finally done. Get the recipe.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Thomas Turcich spent the past seven years walking around the world with his dog, Savannah. Turcich told us he started the journey after he lost his childhood best friend in 2015. "It really drove home the fact that life isn't guaranteed and I don't know how much time I have," he said. Over the years, Turcich visited nearly every continent with his pup by his side, and even became the first private citizen to cross the Bosphorus Bridge in Turkey, which goes from Europe to Asia. Now Savannah is enjoying the retired life — that is, going on 4-mile hikes with Turcich's dad and getting lots of treats. Read more about Turcich's trek here.