Halloween is usually a holiday full of chocolate bars and candy, but a growing number of houses are offering a humble alternative – potatoes! NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports on Halloween’s hottest new treat. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Hurricane Melissa, a monster Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic destruction in Jamaica. Homes were torn apart and streets were inundated with water. Some of the hardest hit communities are impossible to reach. The massive storm made a second landfall in Cuba, before taking aim at the Bahamas. NBC News’ George Solis is there. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

The LA Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays to win the World Series. The consecutive titles mark a first in 25 years for Major League Baseball. From the streets to the stadium, crowds basked in the glory of the big win. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky is there. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas