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Rain to start the weekend with cooler air
Rain exits early Saturday leaving dry weather for the rest of the weekend.

Slightly warmer today, but still plenty of sunshine
Temperatures rise slightly today with widespread sunshine.

Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
Authorities said a number of people were injured and treated at hospitals, but they didn't know exactly how many or how seriously.

Corey Ruiz memorial in Madison becomes place for mourning, protest and community support
It has now been six days since the memorial was established at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin streets, where police shot and killed Ruiz.

The tornado damaged their own homes, but Menasha police officers still on patrol
A curfew remains in effect in Menasha for the foreseeable future.

Man who refused to drop gun shot and killed by deputy in Town of Leola
A deputy arrived at the scene for a report of a neighbor who was "going crazy," and discovered a man with a gun.

'This was a devastating system': Emergency response crews respond to areas impacted by severe weather
Officials say responders are currently assessing the damage, addressing hazards and responding to calls for service.

Gov. Evers declares state of emergency after tornado ravages Appleton-Menasha area
He said this state of emergency will help ensure resources are deployed quickly.

PHOTOS: Damage piles up in Appleton, Menasha after unconfirmed tornado rips through
Trees and debris from buildings littered the ground on Monday after it rolled through.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

NWS upgrades Appleton-Menasha tornado to EF-3
According to NWS, the tornado had peak winds of around 140 mph, causing the most extensive damage near US 10 and Highway 441 in northern Menasha.

3 things to watch in Packers training camp 
The Green Bay Packers will hold their first practice of training camp next Wednesday morning in Green Bay.

Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls for August primary
Early in-person voting is beginning in Wisconsin amid major shakeups in the Democratic primary for governor.

Power restored to thousands but over 50,000 still without power in Wisconsin
Severe weather Monday caused outages across the state.

‘The sky turned green’: Residents recount powerful storms that hit the Fox Valley
Damage is widespread across the Fox Valley. Some of the hardest-hit areas include the City of Menasha and the Village of Fox Crossing.

Wisconsin senator set on 'achieving what's possible' as Budget Committee chairman
Sen. Ron Johnson, a self-described budget hawk, said he won’t draw the same red lines he did before he was chairman.

Menasha mother creates petition for stricter regulations after daughter injured in e-bike crash
Miranda Kluever said her 4-year-old daughter was injured in a hit-and-run by another kid riding an e-bike while playing at a park on Friday.

Everyday Hero: Froedtert employee brings comfort and compassion to cancer patients
“This isn’t just a job that I come to, its beautiful work that I am so blessed to do every day," Kristy Lavann said.

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
Images on social media showed extensive damage, including homes stripped of roofs, a car tossed onto a lawn, and streets littered with tree limbs.

Packers opted for continuity over chaos by extending LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball, president says
Policy was speaking Monday at the annual shareholders meeting for the NFL's only publicly owned franchise.

World News

More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.

Care system needs fixing before new assisted dying debate, says PM
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than previous generations
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.

Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.

Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.

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Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.

Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

Henderson nears Chelsea move as Welbeck has medical
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his switch to Chelsea moves closer.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.