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Every Thanksgiving season, Susan Stamberg shares her classic family recipe for cranberry relish. This year, some NPR fans share their own relish rituals, reviews and serving suggestions.

An unusually amicable relationship exists among governors. The National Governor's Association even holds a convention to help those new to the position get the hang of the job. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports

Commentator Joe Davidson says one test the new governors will face is providing assistance to the poorest in their states.

In Birmingham, they've got two governors. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman and Republican challenger Bob Riley are both claiming victory in the race to be Alabama's chief executive. Siegelman wants a recount. Hear from Jackie Judd and Tuscaloosa News reporter Tommy Stevenson.

Democrat Jennifer Granholm is Michigan's governor-elect. She'll join a group of newly elected chief executives across the country who face tough times, shaky state economies and dwindling funds. Granholm speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

NPR's Phillip Davis reports from Miami on how what appeared to be a close contest between incumbent governor Jeb Bush and the Democratic challenger Bill McBride, turned into a 13-point romp for Bush.

Robert Siegel talks with New York Times national correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman, who is covering the Alabama governor's election from Montgomery, Alabama. Democratic incumbent Don Siegelman is claiming victory in that race. So is his Republican challenger, Bob Riley. (4:00)

NPR's Ina Jaffe reports that there was some good news for Democrats in the outcome of Tuesday's governors' races. The Democrats increased their hold on statehouses -- in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and Oregon. They also picked up seven other seats held by Republicans or independents. But they were unable to oust Jeb Bush in Florida, elect Kathleen Kennedy Townsend in Maryland or keep Roy Barnes in Georgia. (3:00)

Democrats lose the Senate, but find consolation in winning some gubernatorial races. They do narrow the gap, but still fall short of their goal. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

A U.S.-based human rights group accuses the United States of supporting a governor in western Afghanistan who allegedly has ordered political arrests and torture of detainees. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.