Topic: Halloween

Graduation gifts: The moving boxes of elementary school days

Graduation gifts for elementary school? The most meaningful mementos come in the "moving boxes" full of experience that we take from one school year to the next – the cumulative fun, growth, fascination of art projects, friends, social studies and language arts.

World Book Night: coming your way, but no room for Amazon

On World Book Night thousands of volunteers in the US and Europe will hand out books, hoping to pass along their own love of reading.

Spring snowstorm hammers New York, Pennsylvania (+video)

A Spring nor'easter is forecast to dump more than a foot of snow in Pennsylvania, and parts of New York, closing schools and causing power outages. Flood watches have been issued for Maine and New Hampshire

Mom, the family columnist

Her young son is aghast as his life begins to unspool in the local newspaper.

Homemade chocolate Whatchamacallits

Make your own version of this 1980s candy bar.

Wonder

Can a child with a facial deformity make it through middle school? This beautiful novel for middle-grade readers tells the story of a remarkable boy who does more than survive. 

Netanyahu gives Obama the Book of Esther. Biblical parable for nuclear Iran?

Esther tells of a Persian plot against the Jews that was thwarted through cunning and the intercession of a gentile king. Purim, the holiday that celebrates the story, starts tonight.

Valentine's Day and 5 other great Google doodles (+video)

The Valentine's Day Google doodle animation is sure to melt anyone's "Cold, Cold Heart." But is this Valentine's Day doodle the best Google doodle video? Here are five of our past favorites.

Forecast: Seattle weather could stay eventful in next three months

Forecasters looking at temperature and precipitation trends are calling for cooler and wetter conditions than normal in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle weather this week has consisted of snow and ice storms.

New book on Obamas says there were clashes between Michelle and aides

The White House says 'The Obamas' by Jodi Kantor "reflect[s] little more than the author's own thoughts."

Darlene Love and other traditions return to 'Letterman' (VIDEO)

Darlene Love, the Lone Ranger, and meatball target practice have all become holiday traditions on David Letterman's 'Late Show.'

The biggest stock market moments of 2011

A countdown of the market's ten defining moments of the year, from the eurozone crisis to the collapse of Bank of America.

Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'

Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'

After the snowstorm: Power outages mean no heat, no trick-or-treating

In many areas with power outages, the temperature in homes is barely 50 degrees, and trick-or-treating has been canceled because of concerns about downed wires.

Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween

Halloween has its own collection of seasonal iconography, much like a Christmas tree or an Easter basket. Since the October holiday straddles the line between celebration and superstition, it's no surprise some of the day's symbols are of a darker origin.

Here are five things that are intertwined with the history of Halloween.

Happy Halloween! Do giant pumpkins have a size limit?

Happy Halloween! Google commemorates Halloween with a massive-pumpkin-carving video. What's the science behind gargantuan gourds?

Happy Halloween: The story behind Google's 1,000-pound pumpkins

Happy Halloween, says Google in its pumpkin-carving video. Here's the story behind the YouTube doodle and those massive Halloween jack-o'-lanterns.

Halloween faces postponement due to scary weather

Halloween trick-or-treating is in trouble in some parts of New Jersey, New England, and even Miami in the wake of major storms.

NBA lockout: Players tweet their frustration

NBA lockout means another two weeks lost as talks break down. So players take to Twitter to express their views on NBA lockout.

Snow smacks Northeast; power could be out for days

A snowstorm socked the Northeast, knocking out power to 2.3 million, snarling travel, and dumping more than 2 feet of snow in a few spots. It could be days before many see electricity restored.

A blizzard in October? Major storm could bring foot of snow to eastern US.

The exact track of the storm is not yet clear, but snow, thunder, lightning, and downpours are all expected to be involved. Power outages could be a problem.

IHOP: free Halloween pancake if you're 12 or under

Free Halloween pancake is available at IHOP nationwide Friday only. Kids get to decorate their free Halloween pancake with cookies, candy corn.

Candy bar brownies

A delicious treat for Halloween care packages.

Make your Halloween haunting with some creepy music

Three recent film scores can help set the mood for the spooky season.

Top costumes for Halloween: Nicki Minaj, Angry Birds, Captain America top 2011 lists

Top costumes for Halloween: The best selling Halloween costumes for 2011 range from rapper Nicki Minaj to Angry Birds, depending on the source.