Minnesota pumpkin grower smashes world record with massive 2,749-pound pumpkin

Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.

White House 2023 Christmas ornament unveiled

The official 2023 White House Christmas ornament features historic elements from Gerald Ford’s presidency.

How old is too old to trick-or-treat? Experts weigh in

As Halloween approaches on October 31, the age-old question resurfaces: How old is too old for trick-or-treating?

The most important facts you should know about Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Some states have replaced Columbus Day with this holiday, while others recognize both occasions.

Ring could give you $1 million for video of aliens this Halloween

The $1 million grand prize will go to someone who "captures unaltered scientific evidence of a real extraterrestrial lifeform on their indoor or outdoor Ring device."

Home transformed into Halloween light, fire display

A house in Linden, California, has been transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed light display, complete with lasers and fire effects.

New York homeowner's Halloween display fools, then wows fire department

Fire crews rushed to a reported house fire in Glens Falls, New York, only to be taken aback when they discovered that there was no actual fire.

UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers this year at higher pay

UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers, at higher pay than a year ago, to help handle the holiday rush this season, in line with hiring the previous three years.

Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' movie lineup released

Hallmark Channel lists 31 movies that will air on “Countdown to Christmas” and another nine that will run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas.”

Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day

The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Lake levels remain low as boaters hit the water for Labor Day

Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.

Biden celebrates unions and job creation during Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

President Joe Biden has told a crowd gathered in Philadelphia for a Labor Day parade he’s “celebrating jobs, good-paying jobs, jobs you can raise a family on, union jobs.”