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.wtae.com/article/shutdown-snap-benefits-food-aid-crisis/69169727 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

As Hurricane Melissa intensified, a U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters, captured incredible video from inside the storm’s eye. http://www.wtae.com/article/hurricane-hunters-melissa-storm-video/69171372 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

During his trip to Japan, President Trump boasted about the state of the U.S. economy. However, experts say the reality is different for many Americans right now. Here's a closer look. http://www.wtae.com/article/trump-japanese-investments-us-economy-snap-benefits/69182393 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Thursday is an Impact Day. Details on the timing of the rain, how much will fall, and how windy it will get. | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Bone-chilling temps on the way for Halloween! Take a look at the forecast for Western Pennsylvania before you head out to trick-or-treat. https://www.wtae.com/article/western-pa-rain-returns-this-evening-impact-day-thursday/69186851 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Rain returns late Wednesday into Thursday. Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica. | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh