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Three Dallas Shootings Kill Four, Injure 15

Four people were killed and at least 15 injured in three Deep Ellum shootings in Dallas between about 12:20 and 1:35 a.m. Sunday.

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World

Shooting Inside Fairfield Halloween Store Kills One, Wounds Six

One dead, six wounded in Spirit Halloween store shooting in Fairfield, CA; witness: wife heard "five, six, seven shots when people were running."

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Sports

Jake Paul-Doumbé Set for Dubai Christmas Eve Fight

Jake Paul will return to boxing against kickboxing and MMA star Cédric Doumbé in an eight-round cruiserweight bout on Christmas Eve in Dubai. It will be Paul’s first fight since Anthony Joshua broke his jaw; Doumbé has extensive kickboxing and MMA experience but only one professional boxing bout.

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Entertainment

Eminem Selects Wu-Tang Clan to Headline Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Show

Eminem and Paul Rosenberg selected Wu-Tang Clan to headline the Detroit Lions' 87th Thanksgiving Day halftime show against the Bears on Nov. 26.

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Entertainment

Downey, Pascal Swap Marvel Roles for Halloween

Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal went trick-or-treating after a Halloween role swap: Downey as Mister Fantastic, Pascal as Doctor Doom, posted as "Victor. Richard. Costume swap!"

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Good News

Fuencaliente Plans Pilar Day Mass, Ceremony

Churches in Greenfield, McCordsville and DeLand are hosting family-friendly fall festivals and Halloween events, with activities such as candy, games, food and rides. Many events are free, offering communities a welcoming way to celebrate the season together.

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Entertainment

Ella Langley’s Halloween Costumes Draw Nearly 500,000 Likes

Ella Langley and her band closed the Dandelion Tour on Halloween in St. Paul dressed as Toy Story characters, with Langley as Jessie and her parents joining in as characters from Toy Story 2. Photos and videos of the group’s costumes drew widespread attention online.

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Lifestyle

12-Foot Skelly Becomes American Halloween Fixture

Home Depot’s 12-foot, 90-pound Skelly has sold out before Halloween every year since 2020; merchant Aubrey Horowitz calls it "the ultimate American decoration."

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Politics

Trump Hosts 6,000 at White House Halloween

IJR says Trump hosted 6,000 at White House Halloween Oct. 29, 2026; he and Melania handed out jumbo candy bars as a plane flew over the South Lawn.

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Sports

Micah Parsons targets Thanksgiving Eve return for Packers

Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons is targeting a return against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25 after recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus. He is expected to resume practice gradually, with the team emphasizing that his medical readiness will determine when he plays.

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Science

NASA Releases Halloween Gallery of Cosmic Images

NASA released a Halloween gallery of cosmic images including an SDO jack-o'-lantern Sun and a hand-shaped pulsar nebula 16,000 light-years away.

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Lifestyle

Costco Releases Belgian Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Holiday cookies range from traditional All Saints’ and All Souls’ pastries honoring the dead to Costco’s new Belgian chocolate shortbread, which has drawn mostly enthusiastic reviews despite some finding it dry. [Could omit]

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Entertainment

Trump, Vance Hold Halloween Events

President Trump marked Halloween with events at Mar-a-Lago and the White House, where he greeted trick-or-treaters alongside Melania Trump, who wore a brown suede coat. Vice President JD Vance and his family celebrated in Harry Potter costumes, with Vance dressed as Dumbledore.

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Sports

UNLV Holds Off Winless Northern Illinois, 31-24

UNLV beat Northern Illinois 31-24 in Las Vegas, holding off the winless Huskies to improve to 3-1 in Mountain West play. Quarterback Jackson Arnold threw three touchdown passes as the Rebels kept their conference-title hopes on track.

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Lifestyle

Nevada City Halloween Event Draws Estimated 1,500 to Themed Displays

Halloween celebrations range from Nevada County’s community trick-or-treat event and a Juneau tabletop role-playing show to spooky recipes and creative costume and party ideas. Local businesses and organizers are offering themed activities, while ChatGPT is presented as a tool for planning costumes, decorations and haunted gatherings.

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Business

Walmart Revives $35 Holiday Meal Basket at Lowest Price Since 2022

Walmart’s $35 Holiday Meal Basket feeds up to 10 for about $3.50 each—the lowest since 2022—with 26 items and 12% less than buying them separately last year.

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Lifestyle

AddamsFest Turns Charles Addams' Hometown Into Halloween Destination

Westfield, New Jersey, is celebrating its connection to cartoonist Charles Addams, whose hometown landmarks helped inspire the Addams Family’s macabre world. The town’s annual AddamsFest has grown into a Halloween destination, featuring themed displays, events and spooky-home competitions.

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Lifestyle

Holiday Open Houses, Retail Events Span Five Communities

Holiday shopping events are planned in Broken Bow, Nebraska; Trenton, North Carolina; Oakwood, Ohio; and Stephenville, Texas, with open houses featuring handcrafted gifts, seasonal merchandise, refreshments, and special activities. The events run from Oct. 30 through Nov. 8, including a 60th-anniversary celebration at Broken Bow’s Country Store and a Christmas-bow workshop at Julianne’s.

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Lifestyle

Dining Guides Span California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Regional dining guides spotlight a range of options, from Orange County’s upscale Thanksgiving meals to budget-friendly Texas restaurants and expansive Pennsylvania and Ohio buffets. Ohio’s food traditions also get attention, with recipes and local favorites including Cincinnati chili, goetta, buckeyes and Cleveland Polish Boys.

Oct 28, 2026

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Sports

Jake Paul Sets Dubai Boxing Return for Dec. 24

Jake Paul is targeting a Christmas Eve boxing comeback in Dubai after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua. His opponent and broadcast partner remain unsettled, with former UFC fighter Darren Till among those in talks; Paul has also expressed interest in a Joshua rematch.

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Oct 27, 2026

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Lifestyle

Edinburgh switches on Christmas lights in October, drawing mixed reactions

Christmas light displays are planned across Europe for 2026: London’s major shopping districts have switch-ons scheduled from early November, while Limerick’s ceremony is set for Nov. 21 and Madrid has yet to confirm its date. Edinburgh’s Dome has already lit its display ahead of Halloween, prompting mixed reactions from locals.

Oct 26, 2026

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Lifestyle

Ivy Tech plans Halloween events across Indiana

Ivy Tech campuses in Evansville and Columbus are hosting free, family-friendly Halloween events featuring trick-or-treating and activities. The Columbus campus event includes decorated vehicles and is hosted by its Student Government Association.

Oct 26, 2026

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Weather

Halloween Forecast Varies Across U.S.

Much of the South is forecast to stay warm and mostly dry through the workweek, but rain chances rise around Halloween and into Sunday in parts of the Mid-South, Atlanta and Dallas; Raleigh is expected to remain mostly sunny through Saturday before showers become possible Sunday. In the Mid-South, forecast rainfall is likely to remain under an inch and is not expected to ease severe to exceptional drought conditions.

Oct 26, 2026

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Lifestyle

Rescues and Groomers Host Halloween Events for Costumed Dogs

Halloween is bringing dogs and other pets into the spotlight with costume contests, festive photo shoots and seasonal celebrations. Rescue groups are also using the festivities to connect adoptable dogs with potential homes, while one event will mark Raskel’s Rescue’s third anniversary and unveil a memorial garden.

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