Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food aid due to the government shutdown. They may get "half a loaf" due to a last minute court ruling, but it's no way to treat our fellow citizens, and what happens next?

Halloween is here, with the usual ghosts. goblins, ghouls, and scary clowns: this year watch out for a new one.

Every year the American Library Association puts out a list of banned books in libraries and schools. Censors are hard at work.

Have you been seeing purple ribbons lately around your area on lamp posts, fences, and other public places? They're aimed at one group you've probably never thought about.

Coffee fan alert: Big new announcement from Starbucks. They're upwards of 100 stores, and at least 59 just happen to be unionized. Coincidence? You decide.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so let's recognize their leaders, and raise a glass to the founder of the United Farm Workers. If you're thinking Cesar Chavez, you're a little less than half right.

The U.S. Census Bureau released the new wage data earlier this month. Big surprise? Nope -- same old, same old.

What with lousy politics, floods, guns everywhere you look, and fools on the Hill, there's not much to feel good about in the news. So let's take a break and mark this week with some celebrations you probably don't know about.