From the creation of the name ‘Halloween’, to spooky spirits that started as loving ancestors, to the devilish story of where Jack-o-Lanterns came from, the origins of Halloween might just be somewhat surprising. Read the transcript here.

Authorities have shared new details about the death of actor Matthew Perry, who was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home on Saturday from an apparent drowning. Read the transcript here.

The animation studio responsible for many family-favorite films, Disney, is turning 100 years old. Read the transcript here.

Of all the regions in the world, none may have as complicated a history as the Middle East. The center of three religious faiths, the area has been conquered, contested, and ruled by various empires across millennia. Read the transcript here.

An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of Tupac Shakur. The rapper’s 1996 murder has remained unsolved for nearly 30 years. Read the transcript here.

In a wide-ranging interview, California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks with CNN’s Dana Bash about topics ranging from the climate crisis to the 2024 presidential election. Read the transcript here.