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‘It’s not my thing’: A history of Trump’s shifting relationship with the LGBT community
President’s newly announced military ban on transgender people reflects how his positions have changed depending on his circumstances.

GOP senators blink on a big chance to repeal Obamacare
After seven years of emphatic campaign promises, Senate Republicans demonstrated they didn't have the stomach to repeal "Obamacare" on Wednesday when it actually counted. The Senate voted 55-45 to reject legislation to throw out major portions of Barack Obama's law without...

Furious Gay Rights Advocates See Trump’s ‘True Colors’
Anger erupted at the president after his move to bar transgender people from the military, with many citing his supportive words for L.G.B.T. people last year.

Photos of the Day
Our top photos from the last 24 hours.

Trump talks privately about recess appointment to replace Sessions
Some familiar with the discussions say the president’s anger has peaked and he is now headed toward an uneasy detente.

Scaramucci says he'll contact FBI, DOJ over leaked financial doc
White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday night that he plans to contact the FBI and Justice Department regarding a leak of his financial disclosure. 

Deadline passes for Charlie Gard; parents seek more time with him
<p>The parents of Charlie Gard have until noon on Thursday to agree arrangements for the child's death in a hospice after a harrowing legal battle that sparked a debate over who has the moral authority to decide the fate of an ailing baby.</p>

Today in History: July 27


Father-son pairs who are total look-alikes
These famous duos share a lot more than just their names

Bieber going through 'spiritual soul-searching,' plus more news
Justin Bieber is reportedly undergoing a "spiritual awakening." Plus, more celebrity news for July 26, 2017.

Stars turning 50 in 2017
Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Tim McGraw, Julia Roberts, Anderson Cooper and more stars are turning 50 this year!

Fall TV cast changes: Stars leaving and joining your favorite shows
Fall TV Cast Changes: Leaving &amp; New Actors

Angelina Jolie struggled to furnish new home
Angelina Jolie may own one of L.A.’s most stunning and storied homes, the former Cecil B. DeMille mansion, but the actress admits, she doesn’t know the first thing about decorating the place.

Val Kilmer regrets attitude that got him labeled difficult to work with
"I was often unhappy trying to make pictures better."

Remember these crushes? See them now
<p>They once made your heart skip a beat. You have loved them and wanted to meet them. So how have they changed over the years?</p>

Kim and Kanye's surrogate reportedly expecting
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will be expecting a baby in January 2018.

Benches clear during Royals-Tigers game
Watch as the benches clear in Royals-Tigers on Wednesday after Bruce Rondon hit Mike Moustakas with a pitch.

Where Spieth is showing true greatness
There are myriad reasons Jordan Spieth won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Red Sox rookie's major league fate uncertain even after dream start
It was quite a week for 20-year-old Red Sox rookie Rafael Devers. He made his first six-hour flight, got his first $60 haircut (clubhouse barber), and hit his first major league home run in a much-needed, 4-0 Red Sox victory (thank you, Chris Sale) over the Mariners Wednesday.

Bill Belichick blows off Patriots’ perfect season chatter
Bill Belichick isn't interested in lending credence to recent chatter about the New England Patriots conceivably embarking on a quest for a perfect season ... or even addressing it, for that matter.&nbsp;

NFL power rankings: Where each team stands entering training camp
With the NFL offseason in our rearview and training camp on the horizon, things look great for the Patriots and Raiders and not so good for the Jets and Bears.

Trail Blazers star calls out ESPN writer for comparison
ESPN's Tom Haberstroh said both Irving and Lillard have struggled to do well in their NBA career.

Jets claim Whitehead off waivers after Cowboys release
The New York Jets have claimed former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead off waivers, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;

Dodgers prospect hits homer off outfielder's head
Amazing.

What happened when a senior living on fixed income used a debit card
This is why folks say they just don't feel safe enough using debit cards.

Why record U.S. oil exports are poised for even more growth
<p>U.S. refineries are producing more fuel than ever as they seek to meet rising demand - from overseas, rather than the drivers on nearby roadways.</p>

What did Mark Cuban do the exact moment he became a billionaire?
The tech titan and star of hit show “Shark Tank” became uber rich when he took Broadcast.com public in 1998.

Those pointless upper-middle-class entitlements
Let’s talk about upper-middle-class entitlements, the subsidies that flow almost entirely to those in the upper fifth or even tenth of the income distribution.

Amazon, Twitter, Mattel, Starbucks earnings in the spotlight on Street
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Thursday, as investors continued to wade through the busiest day of the earnings season.

3 tips from the very rich that will improve your retirement
“The rich are different from you and me,” novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald once supposedly confided to Ernest Hemingway.

Local Wisconsin News

Koenig returns home to host camp
It has been a whirlwind year for Aquinas graduate Bronson Koenig. Once the grind of the college basketball season ended it was onto the pre-draft process and then straight into NBA Summer ...

Man attacked by men with guns, police say
A 37-year-old Madison man was attacked Wednesday night after an argument that involved a group of men, many of them armed, according to a release from Madison police.

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Deputies warn of phone scam targeting western Dane County
Phone scammers are reportedly targeting residents in western Dane County, officials said Wednesday night.

A village of Mazomanie resident reported receiving a call from someone sayin...

Heavy rains, flooding impact local farmers
Farmers across southern Wisconsin have been battling heavy rains and flooding this summer. Some of the hardest hit are those who fill our farmers markets.

Relentless rain has been mo...

New proposed ordinance would require people in Janesville to prepay for gas
The Janesville Police Department is asking the city council to consider a new ordinance t...

Transgender vet reacts to Trump's military ban
Transgender service members have been able to serve openly in the military since last year. For veteran Darla Lannert, who knows how it feels to be a transgender person serving in the mili...

Officials ID body pulled from Rock River as missing Janesville man
Officials have identified the body pulled from the Rock River Tuesday morning as a missing Jan...

Battle of bakers selling homemade goods continues in court
The battle over bakers being able to sell homemade baked goods in Wisconsin is still being worked out in the courts.

At the end of May, Lafayette County judge Duane Jorgenson ruled i...

Water heater explodes; injured man flown to hospital from Clinton home
A man suffered burns in Rock County after an appliance exploded Wednesday morning, officials said.

The Clinton Police Department said first responders were called at 9:10 a.m. to a ...

Technical college system helped land Foxconn
Before Foxconn executives made the decision to build a f...

Officials ID 29-year-old shot, killed in Madison's 8th homicide
Madison police identified the 29-year-old man killed in a shooting early Tuesday m...

Ashwaubenon officer struck by SUV no longer in critical
A Green Bay area police officer struck by a vehicle driven by a woman who allegedly was drunk is no longer in critical condition.

Ashwaubenon Officer Brian Murphy remains hospitalize...

Eau Claire police identify man fatally shot by officer
Eau Claire police have identified a 59-year-old man who was fatally shot by an officer last weekend.

Authorities say Eau Claire resident Michael Caponigro fired at officers who were ...

Juvenile passenger injured in single-vehicle crash in Green County, officials say
A juvenile passenger was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night in the town of Albany, according to a release from the Green County Sheriff's Office.

Emergency crews respond...

Concerts on the Square postponed until Thursday
Wednesday night's Concerts on the Square has been postponed until Thursday night, organizers said.

Organizers cited the possibility of rain and severe weather for the change.

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