The date October 31 makes most people think of pumpkins, costumes and candy. But long before Halloween became a cultural staple, that date marked an event that redirected the course of civilization.

HAITI — When small streams become formidable: Residents wade through a flooded stream in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Petit-Goave, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. People walk along the shore in Boca ...

When the holiday of Halloween is mentioned, thoughts of candy, costumes and scary movies may come to mind. But that hasn't always been the case for the spooky holiday. There is a particular reason why ...

Members of the military will be paid on Oct. 31 despite a lapse in funding during the ongoing government shutdown, the Pentagon and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed to USA TODAY. To ...

Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2025 with 61 to follow. This is Halloween. The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, ...