Senate Passed $4 Trillion Budget Bill:
Thursday the senate passed a Republican Budget Bill that could be on track to use a specific procedure rule to consider take reform later this year. It was passed 51-49, with all the Democrats against.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/senate-passes-4-trillion-budget-bill-paving-way-tax-reform-n812471

Virgin Island and Puerto Rico still recovering:
Puerto Rice and US Virgin Islands still have no power after nearly 40 days after the horrible category 5 hurricane destroyed their homes. 81% of Puerto Rice still has no electricity.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/us/st-john-without-power-since-irma-trnd/index.html

$9000 worth of dogs kennels stolen:
In Minnesota thieves stole around 20 large steel fencing panels from the outdoor kennels, which left the dog runs in ruins
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/10/18/stolen-kennels-dog-shelter/