Michael Jackson sets a record on the pop charts, thanks to spooky season

Judge says he’ll order release of hundreds of people arrested under feds’ deportation blitz
DHS takes credit for crime being down in Chicago. Data shows that was happening before it arrived.
Noem rejects Illinois Gov. Pritzker's request to pause immigration actions over Halloween weekend
Federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland
Kat Abughazaleh indicted over protests outside Chicago-area ICE facility
Border Patrol’s Bovino agrees to return to court daily, as he and federal judge talk body cams, tear gas, IDs
Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here's what to know
From ‘Don’t take the bait’ to ‘No Kings’ frogs: A timeline of Trump’s focus on Portland

Can't decide on a Halloween costume? These 5 questions can help
In the age of MAHA and food dye bans, parents rethink the Halloween candy basket
Inflation isn’t scaring off Halloween shoppers
Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats

Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. And this year it turns 75!

Portland-area duo turns yard into skeleton carnival, featuring a 12-foot, mirror-tiled ‘Huge Jackman’ (and no clowns)

Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon

The not-so-spooky origins of 'ghost' — and why the word still haunts our language

‘Witches marks’ and curses found carved into the walls of historic England manor
Which state has the most Halloween spirit?
'I hate gay Halloween' explained: How queer people are making the holiday their own
Kids in Iowa's capital will trick-or-treat on Halloween for the 1st time since 1938
Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween
Chocolate is on its way out. Why Halloween is about gummy candy now.
Severe weather threatens Halloween plans for over 30 million in central US
Halloween week heat across the country will shatter October records
Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal
Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change
NH man fights for life with 3 mosquito viruses, including EEE
What is Oropouche virus? The emerging threat is raising concern among health officials
A Massachusetts town closes its parks to stop a mosquito-borne disease from spreading

Up to 40 inches of snow blankets the Northeast as storm snarls morning commute
'Difficult to impossible' travel: 1-2 feet of lake-effect snow to paste Great Lakes region
New maps reveal who could see more snow this winter during a strong El Niño
Record-breaking cold forecast for parts of the U.S. on Halloween
Minneapolis records first snow of season as Manitoba Mauler heads for Chicago, Great Lakes
Halloween temperatures will be spine-chilling for some trick-or-treaters
Bone-chilling cold to arrive in time for trick-or-treaters on Halloween
First significant winter storm of season could dump foot of snow across northern Rockies, Plains
Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change
NOAA winter 2023-2024 forecast: Here's where it's expected to be unusually warm this year
How cold and snowy will US winter be? Why October snow in Siberia could hold the answer.
NOAA releases 2023-2024 winter predictions for Pacific Northwest
An El Niño winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US

Why Halloween is an ecological disaster
Letters to the Editor: In an era of climate change, we're doing Halloween wrong
Editorial: Fake Halloween spiderwebs are truly scary — to wildlife
On Halloween, here's how to dress up as earth's scariest critter — with minimal prep

There's a radio haunting this century-old West Allis bar
Scream time: Has your kid been frightened by a horror movie trailer?
What to know about trunk-or-treating, a trick-or-treating alternative
Why the urban legend of contaminated Halloween candy won't disappear
We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever
Halloween is a big party. But if it stresses you out, you're not alone
No candy for you. Some towns ban older kids from trick-or-treating on Halloween
Scream, laugh, rinse, repeat: What it’s like to be a haunted house actor in Austin
Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats
SAG-AFTRA issues Halloween costume guidance for striking actors
Boo! Halloween is coming. Here's how to decide on a costume
It's a pink Halloween. Here are some of the most popular costumes of 2023

St. Helens to celebrate Oregon-filmed 'Halloweentown' with annual parade, pumpkin lighting ceremony