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Dennis Krause Blog: Packers fill needs in second, third rounds of NFL draft
At 45, the Packers took Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.

Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Indiana leads the best-of-seven series 2-1, with Game 4 on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Brown County health officials warn of increase in pertussis cases
The CDC recommended whooping cough vaccinations for all babies and children, preteens and pregnant women.

Millions have been cut from Medicaid rolls one year after states could restart eligibility decisions
Over the last 12 months, more than 20 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid coverage, according to KFF





Christy Brown to be inaugurated as 9th president of Alverno College
Brown was a first-generation college student. According to Alverno's data, 66% of its student population is comprised of first-generation students

Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
He has a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA after allowing six runs, five earned.

Middle schooler dubbed a hero after preventing school bus crash
A bus driver experiencing a medical emergency passed out while driving a school bus full of kids.

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
Noem said it was proof she's willing to do anything "difficult, messy and ugly"





Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Truth Social lost $58 million last year, on minuscule revenue of $4 million from advertising and other sources

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3
The two-time MVP has not played since getting hurt April 9.

Kamlager-Dove's GRATEFUL Act helps foreign U.S. workers access visas
It can take years for foreign nationals who have worked for the U.S. government overseas to obtain special immigrant visas.

Pac-12 football programs go through one last spring before heading in different directions
The Pac-12 has lost a Heisman Trophy winner and two finalists.





Why both major political parties are struggling with unity among Wisconsin voters
Democrats face a block of “uninstructed” voters while the presumed Republican nominee lost votes to candidates no longer in the race.

Commerce Dept. to restrict firearm exports to high-risk countries
The move is designed to stop U.S. firearms and ammunition from being diverted or misused for drug trafficking, political violence.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed case of measles in Dane County
Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health issues for those who are not vaccinated.

Biden administration delays ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
“It’s clear that there are still more conversations to have, and that will take significantly more time," HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra said in a statement.





Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
Prices rose 0.3% from February to March, the same as in the previous month.

VP Harris to embark on new tour to tout efforts to expand economic opportunities for minority communities
The vice president is set to kick off the new effort on Monday in Atlanta and will travel to Detroit the following week

Job fair addresses teen employment opportunities
Green Lake is finding younger workers in a unique way.

Bipartisan N.Y. lawmakers introduce bill to require antisemitism monitors on college campuses
The COLUMBIA Act would require third-party antisemitism monitors at schools that receive federal funding.

World News

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.

At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom
Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.

BBC returns to beach where five migrants died
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.

British man injured in Tobago shark attack
The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.





'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.

The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate
Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?

Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’
A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.

Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike
The Yemeni rebel group says its latest attack targeted the Andromeda Star.





Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial
The BBC's Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.

Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.

Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

Baby orca free after month trapped in Canadian lagoon
The orphaned calf swam from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by a First Nations community.





Slot to become Liverpool manager after deal agreed with Feyenoord
Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

The papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'
The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.

Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.

'I felt like a freak because I didn't want children'
Caroline Mitchell said the "cultural expectation" to have children has often made her feel excluded.





Dancing, Daleks and Saharan Dust: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Curtice: What could the local elections mean for the general election?
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.

See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US
What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.





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'We're not less athletic because we wear sparkles'
South London team Unity Allstars Black compete for the "three-peat" in Florida's cheerleading

Why is the US going after TikTok?
The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records
The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.





See images of the Pink Moon spotted across the US
While the moon doesn't look particularly pink, it's named after pink flowers called wild ground phlox.

Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone - her real name - was taken by another actor.

Hard to comprehend school stabbing, teachers say
Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.

Peter Kay 'can't believe' new arena's latest delay
The comedian's appearances at Manchester's troubled Co-op Live venue are postponed for a second time.





John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.

Most Army horses to return to duty 'in due course'
Two military horses were seriously injured and "continue to be closely observed" the Army says.

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose
Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at Queens Parks Rangers.

Liverpool agree £9.4m Slot deal with Feyenoord
Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.