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The 150-year-old law that governs military's role in local law enforcement
A judge ruled Trump’s administration violated federal law by sending troops into Los Angeles. Here's what to know about the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act.

West Point restores Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's portrait
A retired brigadier general says Lee's image should not be on display because he “chose treason” and "for a rebellious slave republic.”

First day of school: State, local leaders welcome students back to classrooms, lay out priorities
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius acknowledged improving district literacy rates is a big goal this year

Milwaukee Police Department says it responded to over a dozen calls for street takeovers during holiday weekend
Milwaukee leaders are working on legislation to hold both drivers and spectators accountable.

Helping Wisconsin kids deal with back to school stress, anxiety
The start of the new school year could trigger various emotional challenges.

FDA urges child-resistant packaging for nicotine pouches
The Food and Drug Administration cited an increase in nicotine pouch poisonings among children under the age of 5.

‘There is no other Taliesin in the world that is like this’: State supports Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic estate with $5 million investment
The 800-acre estate in Spring Green attracts more than 30,000 visitors every year from all 50 states and almost 60 countries.

U.S. stocks sink under the weight of rising pressure from the bond market
When bonds pay more interest, investors are less willing to pay high prices for stocks.

Wisconsin DHS confirms new measles case in Oconto County
Wisconsin has now had 24 confirmed cases.

5 new cast members join 'Saturday Night Live' after high-profile departures
“SNL” creator Lorne Michaels previously said he anticipated changes following the show’s historic 50th season.

World War II veterans join commemoration of 80th anniversary of conflict's end
The National World War II Museum estimates that about 45,000 American veterans of WWII are still living, of some 16 million who had served.

Powerball jackpot rises to an estimated $1.3 billion after no winning ticket sold
The numbers drawn Monday night were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53 with the Powerball 5. There have been no jackpot winners since May 31.

Green Bay sixth graders start new routines, new school
Tuesday was the first day of classes for sixth-grade students at Franklin Middle School in Green Bay.

Showers and cooler air push into the state
Expect more fall-like air to arrive on Wednesday.

Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets
Ohio State is the first team to take over the top spot in the first regular-season poll since Alabama in 2012

Federal legislation aims to help small business owners manage regulations
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, wants there to be a focus on growth and culture instead.

Wisconsin preparing to start O'Neil at QB in place of the injured Edwards against Middle Tennessee
Initial reports have indicated Edwards has a sprained knee that has left his status as week to week.

Golden says his status as a rare first-round WR pick for Packers doesn't create extra pressure
The Packers made Golden the first receiver they’ve selected in the first round since Javon Walker went 20th overall in 2002.

Milwaukee County receives nearly $8 million for transportation projects
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation plans to use those funds across three projects.

Here's what Milwaukee County Multi-Agency Resource Centers are offering flood victims
Hosted by the American Red Cross, they’re meant to serve as a “one-stop shop” for flood victims who need help.

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Online speech laws need to be reviewed after Linehan arrest, says Streeting
The health secretary says ministers wanted police to focus on street crime rather than posts on social media.

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.

US film-maker in legal battle over 'Downton Shabby'
Hopwood DePree takes Rochdale council to the High Court over control of his ancestral stately home.

Don't pay a fake parking fine – four ways to protect yourself from scams
Four simple tips to make sure you don't fall victim to fake texts or payment demands from BBC expert Nick Stapleton.

Watch: Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole.

Government unable to calculate Afghan data breach cost, watchdog says
The National Audit Office says it has not been given enough information to have "confidence" a relocation scheme cost £850m.

A scheme helped prevent sex offenders committing more crimes - then it closed. Why?
The case raises difficult questions about how best to protect potential victims.

Thames Water bidders ready to clear out top managers
Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company.

Asylum protests putting police under chronic pressure, chief says
Chief Constable Gavin Stephens says police were notified about over 3,000 summer protests and warns against an "increase in tension and polarity".

'A clear message to Trump': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade
The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength
Beyond the hype and shiny new weapons, here are our five takeaways from China's military parade.

Watch: Key moments from Xi's showcase of military might
The military parade was attended by world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and showcased China’s new weapons.

Moment Xi, Putin and Kim pose with world leaders
It's the first time the three world leaders have been seen together in public.

Trump accuses Xi of conspiring against US with Putin and Kim
Donald Trump's comments came as China held a massive military parade attended by the Russian and North Korean leaders.

Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea
Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.

A let off or tougher than it looks? What the Google monopoly ruling means
The search giant is not being broken up -so how much will it be affected by the remedies a judge has instead ordered?

People assume you're not trying, says England forward Lauren James
Chelsea and England forward Lauren James has criticised fans as "too quick to judge" during her struggles at Euro 2025.

My rent's gone up by almost 20% - and my landlord wants to evict me
Glasgow tenant Elle Glenny says the impact of a rent increase has been catastrophic.

Chris Mason: How Polanski's Green leadership could impact UK politics
Zack Polanski's landslide victory is the latest example of a shake up in the country's politics.

Electric New York energy at US Open reignites etiquette debate
Is apologising for a net cord courteous or meaningless? BBC Sport looks at why tennis etiquette is back on the agenda at the US Open.

Seven claims made in new royal book from Brexit to Coronation
A new book on the connections between the royals and politics has revealed some eye-catching stories.

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UK cement production drops to lowest levels since 1950s
The Mineral Products Association says the decline threatens to impact the government's housing plans.

US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files
But Republicans and Democrats alike say the files, including jail CCTV, contain little new information.

Floods kill 30 and submerge 1,400 villages in Indian state
More than 354,000 people have been affected by the worst floods since 1988, as rescue efforts continue.

Toddler murdered by grandparents 'failed' by system
Ethan Ives-Griffiths was murdered by his grandparents Michael and Kerry Ives at their home.

Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela
The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

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The Big Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un meeting
Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un head to Beijing.

Why is Trump targeting America's most powerful bank?
Can he take control of the Federal Reserve?

James May flies to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane
Follow his journey as he takes a rare and privileged flight 70,000 feet above Earth

Dance through the history of funk music
A comprehensive journey through the history of funk music.