Seattle to stop using convicts to clear homeless camps
City officials in Seattle say they will no longer use state corrections crews for homeless encampment cleanups after the city's Human Rights Commission raised concerns over the use of prison labor.
City officials in Seattle say they will no longer use state corrections crews for homeless encampment cleanups after the city's Human Rights Commission raised concerns over the use of prison labor.
‘It means a lot to a lot of people’: Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission makes Thanksgiving dinner for homeless
Volunteers are helping Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission serve Thanksgiving dinner to those living on the streets.
Volunteers are helping Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission serve Thanksgiving dinner to those living on the streets.
13-year-old injured after biting into razor hidden in Halloween candy bar, mom says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indiana sheriff's department is encouraging parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after a mother reported that her 13-year-old daughter found a metal razor in one of her candy bars.The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says the teen discovered the blade when she bit into a 3 Musketeers Minis that she received while trick-or-treating in the Orchard Park neighborhood."She was seen by medical personnel and is being treated for any possible injuries she might have sustained as a result of the metal inside the candy," according to the sheriff's office.The girl suffered a laceration to the inside of her mouth in the incident, according to WTHR.The girl’s parents contacted the sheriff’s office and turned over the metal piece to detectives, who are investigating the incident.The sheriff’s office says this appears to be an isolated incident and no other reports have been made, but they encourage parents in all areas to make sure to examine all treats before allowing children to eat them.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indiana sheriff's department is encouraging parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after a mother reported that her 13-year-old daughter found a metal razor in one of her candy bars.The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says the teen discovered the blade when she bit into a 3 Musketeers Minis that she received while trick-or-treating in the Orchard Park neighborhood."She was seen by medical personnel and is being treated for any possible injuries she might have sustained as a result of the metal inside the candy," according to the sheriff's office.The girl suffered a laceration to the inside of her mouth in the incident, according to WTHR.The girl’s parents contacted the sheriff’s office and turned over the metal piece to detectives, who are investigating the incident.The sheriff’s office says this appears to be an isolated incident and no other reports have been made, but they encourage parents in all areas to make sure to examine all treats before allowing children to eat them.
Jimmy Kimmel makes kids cry again with 6th annual Halloween candy prank
It's the Halloween prank that never gets old.For the sixth year in a row, " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to pretend they ate all their kids' Halloween candy – and parents delivered.The “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy” challenge is back and possibly better than the years before.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOwEwJD_p2wThe Kimmel Show says they received more submissions than ever this year.Similar to years before, the video is filled with many tears, screams and tantrums.Unlike past years, however, Kimmel had a surprise for 2016 – he tried to pull the same prank on his 2-year-old daughter.It was her first trick-or-treating experience, but Jane seemed mostly unfazed – a far cry from the reactions other parents recorded.
It's the Halloween prank that never gets old.For the sixth year in a row, " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to pretend they ate all their kids' Halloween candy – and parents delivered.The “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy” challenge is back and possibly better than the years before.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOwEwJD_p2wThe Kimmel Show says they received more submissions than ever this year.Similar to years before, the video is filled with many tears, screams and tantrums.Unlike past years, however, Kimmel had a surprise for 2016 – he tried to pull the same prank on his 2-year-old daughter.It was her first trick-or-treating experience, but Jane seemed mostly unfazed – a far cry from the reactions other parents recorded.
88-year-old skeleton, skull stolen from cemetery on Halloween night
OZONE PARK, Queens — The hunt is on for whoever stole the remains of two people who died nearly 90 years ago from a Queens cemetery Halloween night, police said Wednesday.
OZONE PARK, Queens — The hunt is on for whoever stole the remains of two people who died nearly 90 years ago from a Queens cemetery Halloween night, police said Wednesday.
2 Marysville boys find nail, screw in Halloween candy in separate incidents
MARYSVILLE , Wash. – Check the Halloween candy at your house.
MARYSVILLE , Wash. – Check the Halloween candy at your house.
Marysville boy finds small, sharp nail in his Halloween candy bar
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A 12-year-old boy found a nail in his Halloween candy bar, police said Tuesday.The boy, Michael Joel, said he noticed a hole in the wrapper before he opened it.
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A 12-year-old boy found a nail in his Halloween candy bar, police said Tuesday.The boy, Michael Joel, said he noticed a hole in the wrapper before he opened it.
Halloween hayride crash kills 3 in Mississippi
CHUNKY, Miss. -- A Halloween hayride crash in Mississippi killed three people and hurt several others.Highway patrol said a vehicle in Newton County rear-ended a flatbed trailer, which was carrying a group of people on the hayride.According to CNN affiliate WTOK, two children and an adult were killed, and several others injured.
CHUNKY, Miss. -- A Halloween hayride crash in Mississippi killed three people and hurt several others.Highway patrol said a vehicle in Newton County rear-ended a flatbed trailer, which was carrying a group of people on the hayride.According to CNN affiliate WTOK, two children and an adult were killed, and several others injured.
Russell Wilson and Ciara's political Halloween costumes
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife and singer Ciara dressed up as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for Halloween, ahead of the election.The couple showing off their humorous side on social media.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife and singer Ciara dressed up as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for Halloween, ahead of the election.The couple showing off their humorous side on social media.
Dad passes out candy on flight so 3-year-old missing Halloween can trick-or-treat
BOSTON – A father is being called the "dad of the year" for what he did on a cross-country flight Monday.He felt bad that his young daughter had to be on a plane during Halloween night, so he found a way to make it super special for the little girl, who was dressed as a doughnut.According to fellow passenger Stephanie Kahan, the father passed out candy to all the passengers on a flight from Boston's Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport Monday evening.He included a note to explain the gesture:
BOSTON – A father is being called the "dad of the year" for what he did on a cross-country flight Monday.He felt bad that his young daughter had to be on a plane during Halloween night, so he found a way to make it super special for the little girl, who was dressed as a doughnut.According to fellow passenger Stephanie Kahan, the father passed out candy to all the passengers on a flight from Boston's Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport Monday evening.He included a note to explain the gesture:
Celebrities who absolutely nailed their Halloween 2016 costumes
These stars really rocked Halloween!Some were wicked, some were wild, some were sexy and some were just plain silly.
These stars really rocked Halloween!Some were wicked, some were wild, some were sexy and some were just plain silly.
Google treats users to cat-against-ghosts game for Halloween
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google is offering users a treat this Halloween with a Harry Potter-like game.Monday's Google Doodle gives users the chance to help a wand-wielding cat named Momo make its way through a wizard academy and defeat ghosts by doodling lines on the screen.In a blog post , the search engine giant says creating a game that allowed users to doodle while playing "was very exciting for us."The game is a hit if social media is any judge.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google is offering users a treat this Halloween with a Harry Potter-like game.Monday's Google Doodle gives users the chance to help a wand-wielding cat named Momo make its way through a wizard academy and defeat ghosts by doodling lines on the screen.In a blog post , the search engine giant says creating a game that allowed users to doodle while playing "was very exciting for us."The game is a hit if social media is any judge.
5-year-old faces Halloween one year after tragic pumpkin lighting accident
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Chloe Garcia is carrying out a family tradition picking out the Halloween pumpkin at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach.Dressed in their costumes, she and her two brothers had a blast running around the pumpkin patch ahead of trick-or-treating.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Chloe Garcia is carrying out a family tradition picking out the Halloween pumpkin at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach.Dressed in their costumes, she and her two brothers had a blast running around the pumpkin patch ahead of trick-or-treating.
WATCH: Trufant, Hollimon preview Seahawks’ game against Saints, and explain their Halloween outfits
SEATTLE -- It’s Week Eight in the NFL, and the Seahawks take on the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday.“The Barbershop” — former Hawks CB Marcus Trufant and former Husky RB Terry Hollimon — talk about what to look for in Sunday’s game.
SEATTLE -- It’s Week Eight in the NFL, and the Seahawks take on the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday.“The Barbershop” — former Hawks CB Marcus Trufant and former Husky RB Terry Hollimon — talk about what to look for in Sunday’s game.
Burger King restaurant dresses up as a McDonald’s for Halloween
REGO PARK, N.Y. -- A Burger King in New York celebrated Halloween a bit early by dressing up as a McDonald's.As a prank, the restaurant covered itself in a white blanket and spray painted “McDonald's” on it.And just when you thought this publicity stunt couldn’t get any better, Burger King decided to throw a little shade at their fast food competitor.
REGO PARK, N.Y. -- A Burger King in New York celebrated Halloween a bit early by dressing up as a McDonald's.As a prank, the restaurant covered itself in a white blanket and spray painted “McDonald's” on it.And just when you thought this publicity stunt couldn’t get any better, Burger King decided to throw a little shade at their fast food competitor.
Google Frightgeist reveals 2016's top trending Halloween costumes
SACRAMENTO -- Are you going to be Harley Quinn or the Joker for Halloween?
SACRAMENTO -- Are you going to be Harley Quinn or the Joker for Halloween?
Cubs World Series gear helps homeless veterans get back on their feet
A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.
A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.
Ballard homeowner set Halloween lights to 'Thriller' and 17 other songs
This Ballard home traded scary for disco this year adding 5,000 lights to a very colorful display synchronized to 18 different songs.
This Ballard home traded scary for disco this year adding 5,000 lights to a very colorful display synchronized to 18 different songs.
Mississippi county outlaws clown costumes, masks or makeup until after Halloween
DEKALB, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi county has had enough of the creepy clown craze, at least until after Halloween.Kemper County supervisors this week banned people from wearing any clown costume, mask or makeup in public.
DEKALB, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi county has had enough of the creepy clown craze, at least until after Halloween.Kemper County supervisors this week banned people from wearing any clown costume, mask or makeup in public.
Target removes scary clown masks from stores ahead of Halloween
MINNEAPOLIS -- Target has removed several scary clown masks from store shelves and its website.“Given the current environment, we have made the decision to remove a variety of clown masks from our assortment, both in stores and online,” Target spokesperson Joshua Thomas told WCCO.The announcement comes after multiple reports of people dressed as clowns attempting to lure children into the woods.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Target has removed several scary clown masks from store shelves and its website.“Given the current environment, we have made the decision to remove a variety of clown masks from our assortment, both in stores and online,” Target spokesperson Joshua Thomas told WCCO.The announcement comes after multiple reports of people dressed as clowns attempting to lure children into the woods.