Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax

Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.

Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

It's understood a rumour circulated online that a parade was due to take place on O'Connell Street.

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

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Depiction of Kamala Harris in Halloween parade decried as racist

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Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

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Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

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WATCH: NYC dogs show off Halloween costumes

These three pups from the 34th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade are celebrating Halloween in style.

17 Best Horror Shows to Binge for Halloween

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Bottom Line: ActBlue lobbies up on online donation overhaul bill

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Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won

Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.

CCTV shows moments leading up to fatal stabbings

The teenagers were killed in a case of mistaken identity, the court has been told.

Mary Ward murder accused denied bail in Dublin

A 31-year-old man charged with the murder of Mary Ward has been denied bail in Dublin.

Two M-Rated N64 Games Are Now On Nintendo Switch Online Ahead Of Halloween

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is celebrating spooky season with the addition of two M-rated N64 games--Shadow Man and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. Both games featuring weird creatures to fight ...

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WATCH: Woman shows off incredible 'Beetlejuice'-themed Halloween display

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Actor Julie Bowen talks ‘Hysteria!’, Peacock’s new show in time for Halloween

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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.

‘You are next’: online posts show Islamic State interest in attacks on US ahead of election

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Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues

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UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

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A man who abused up to 3,500 girls online has been sentenced for crimes including manslaughter

An online predator who blackmailed as many as 3,500 girls around the world has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison

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Jess Glynne, Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham showcase Halloween outfits

Heidi Klum attended her Halloween bash as E.T., while Lizzo's costume referenced a recent episode of South Park.

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

WATCH: NICU babies dressed up for Halloween are BOO-tiful

From crocheted animals to Taylor Swift, see how caregivers at Cleveland Clinic got their tiniest patients ready for Halloween.

Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say

Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.

Politics - CBS News - October 24

Cornish miner hoping to capitalise on global race for lithium

Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targets

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The Eagles have been waiting a long time for this Jalen Hurts to show up

Jalen Hurts put together his finest performance in quite a while Sunday against the Bengals as the Eagles won their third straight game.

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Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

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I'm not stupid, I've chosen to speak, says catfish victim duped for nine years

Kirat Assi was the victim of an elaborate catfish which lasted almost nine years.

How scammers duped India job seekers with a fake bank

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WATCH: NICU babies get all dressed up in Taylor Swift-inspired outfits for Halloween

Staff at the Children's Hospital New Orleans NICU dressed up the babies in honor of Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in New Orleans.

Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes are always epic. See how she's dressed up over the years

NEW YORK (AP) — Halloween has plenty of traditions, from candy to jack-o'-lanterns — and the annual spectacle of Heidi Klum's costume. The supermodel-turned-TV personality is fond of surprising ...

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NFL players dress up for Halloween: A look at the best costumes from across the league for 2024 holiday

From Michael Myers to the Tin Man, NFL players got in the spirit this year

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