We challenged the Eyeopener team to a pumpkin decorating contest this morning… but they only had commercial breaks to work on it! Which turned out the best? 🎃 Antoinette Antonio Katie Thompson Cindy Fitzgibbon WCVB | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

As the government shutdown persists, millions of Americans face losing SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, deepening food insecurity nationwide. Here's the latest. http://www.wcvb.com/article/shutdown-snap-benefits-food-aid-crisis/69169727 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

"Feed Americans. It's your job." Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey again went after President Donald Trump, accusing him of withholding funds that could prevent an upcoming lapse in SNAP food benefits for families in need. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Several law enforcement entities are investigating a burglary at the Mass Firearms School in Holliston on Thursday night. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Viewer video sent to NewsCenter 5 from Jamaica shows Hurricane Melissa's devastating impacts. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Video shows the moment an Illinois police officer saved a woman who was choking as she was behind the wheel. Watch what happened. http://www.wcvb.com/article/illinois-officer-saves-choking-woman-video/69183951 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Drake Maye threw three second-half touchdown passes to help the New England Patriots roll to their fifth straight victory, 32-13 over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Former President Joe Biden received a lifetime achievement award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston and he urged Americans to stay optimistic. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

One million Massachusetts residents are going to lose SNAP benefits next week, when the program runs out of funding because of the government shutdown, according to Gov. Healey. But she says it doesn't have to happen and blames President Trump for not taking action. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston