Jack's back: The clock ticks for 24's antihero (Independent)

It is seven years since 24 first rampaged on to our television screens – or six days, depending on how you look at it. Since then, Jack Bauer, the show's preternaturally tough hero, has conquered the world, or at any rate pistol-whipped it and threatened its loved ones until it gives him what he wants.

Loud Halloween fun is not much fun for pets, elderly (Nanaimo Daily News)

Random loud explosions throughout October were terrifying and distressing for the elderly -- especially those who have been through wars -- and for household pets and domestic animals. This year's Halloween night was apparently beyond any control.

With 25th book, Jim Harrison takes a leisurely road trip (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

A failed marriage and his 40-year high school reunion spur a teacher to a journey of discovery.