Scream time: Has your kid been frightened by a horror movie trailer? Ads for horror movies and TV shows seem to be everywhere around Halloween — including during shows that kids might be watching. Avoiding them is a challenge. Elizabeth Blair
American Museum of Natural History will remove human remains from public display New York's American Museum of Natural History holds the remains of some 12,000 people. The museum is removing human remains from public display and reviewing its repatriation procedures. Elizabeth Blair
No candy for you. Some towns ban older kids from trick-or-treating on Halloween When are kids too old to go trick-or-treating? In some U.S. towns, it's illegal for teenagers to indulge in the sweetest part of Halloween – one even threatened jail time. Bill Chappell
A 75-year-old rodeo cowboy is being inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame J.C. Trujillo, 75, got rodeo fever at age six when he won $10 in a calf riding competition. He went on to become a world champion and is being inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Stina Stieg
Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats Part of Halloween's charm is that the normal rules are suspended. When else can kids dress up and demand candy from strangers? But some rules do apply. Bill Chappell
'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54 Perry, who won an Emmy nod and enormous fame for his starring role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, was found dead at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets reported. Emma Bowman
Madonna and Britney Spears: It's them against the world Two new books chronicle the lives of two pop idols, Madonna and Britney Spears. The way each came to stardom — and what happened to them after — illuminates why their paths have been so different. Anastasia Tsioulcas
A ‘haunted hike’ brings Washington disaster to life Lace up your hiking boots and pull out your flashlights. This Halloween, we’ll take you on what some people call one of Washington’s most haunted hikes. This hike passes through the site of the nation’s deadliest avalanche. Courtney Flatt
Cultural figures find perils to speaking out and staying silent about Mideast crisis Cultural figureheads are expected to speak out about world events. But some are facing real-world consequences for making public declarations about the present conflict. Chloe Veltman
Not ready for Halloween? We've got this year's great DIY costumes, snacks and décor. Sometimes the scariest thing around Halloween is not having a costume ready. Amy Panos with "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine helps with your DIY Halloween needs. Gabriel J. Sánchez
