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Why did Russian operatives blast 18,000 tweets on Oct. 6, 2016?
The largest collection of Russian disinformation tweets reveals a strange surge on Oct. 6, the day before Wikileaks first released the emails stolen from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. This has fueled a mystery: What were the trolls up to? And why did they target mainly left-wing Twitter users?

Analysis: 2 troubling questions for Trump after Cohen bombshell
Trump and Cohen talked about paying Karen McDougal. Regardless of whether anything damning was said, it's ominous.

Capital Gazette shooting suspect indicted on 23 counts
Anne Arundel County prosecutors filed a 23-count indictment Friday against Jarrod Ramos, the suspect in the deadly shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom last month, they announced in a news release.

Report: Thousands of service members to march in military parade
Thousands of active duty service members are set to take part in President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C. in November, which is also expected to feature military aircraft, ground vehicles, and horses.A Defense Department source familiar with the parade's planning told ABC News that as many as 5,0...

Family reunifications: 450 down, roughly 1,900 to go by Thursday
The Trump administration has reunited at least 450 families separated at the border with children 5 and older, including almost 100 just overnight.

Ohio State: 100 ex-students report sex misconduct by doctor
Ohio State University says more than 100 former students have provided firsthand accounts of sexual misconduct by the now-dead team physician at the center of an ongoing investigation. 

Officials: Iran has laid groundwork for extensive cyberattacks on U.S.
Iran has pre-positioned cyber weapons to hit private firms and infrastructure, but there is no suggestion an attack is imminent, say U.S. officials.

Avenatti: Bumping into Cohen yields 'lengthy,' 'frank' discussion
What began as a coincidental encounter between Michael Avenatti and Michael Cohen on Monday evening evolved into what Avenatti is calling a potentially "critical" meeting.

These celebs are actually older than they look
From Anna Kendrick to John Stamos and Jennifer Lopez, these stars could easily pass for younger than they really are.

The week in celebrity photos
TKKim Kardashian West, Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Duchess Kate, Duchess Meghan and more pics you have to see.

The 50 most iconic kisses of all time
We've rounded up pop culture's 50 most iconic kisses of all time — from Meghan and Harry's wedding kiss to Jim and Pam's first on-screen smooch in "The Office." Did your favorite kiss make the cut?

The truth behind those Miley and Liam split rumors, plus more news
Get the latest on those Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split rumors, plus more celebrity news for July 20, 2018.

Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt remarriage rumors: What's really going on
<p>A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.</p>

Vicki Gunvalson is 'done' with plastic surgery after recent face-lift
The ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star tells ET why she’ll no longer go under the knife or get cosmetic procedures.

Matt Lauer 'furious' over divorce settlement, plus more romance news
Demi Lovato is linked to G-Eazy, Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend is in the doghouse, Khloe and Tristan are in couples therapy and more!

Dakota Johnson looks stylish in Malibu, plus more stars out and about
See chic Dakota Johnson, Eddie Murphy's adorable toddler daughter and more stars out on the town in early July 2018.

Report: McCoy’s ex-girlfriend ‘believes very strongly’ he played role in attack
It appears some words were taken the wrong way a week ago.&nbsp;

Significant others of sports stars
The best images of sports figures and their partners.

Frustrated Tiger will play weekend at British Open
British Open 2018: Tiger Woods is frustrated after second consecutive 71 loses ground on leaders

Watch Gronk swim in shark-infested waters
This is a New England Patriots fan's nightmare.

10 biggest free agent busts in MLB this season
The MLB free agency period prior to the 2018 season was filled with busts, particularly when it comes to pitchers.

Man pleads guilty in crash that killed NFL player
A Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S. has pleaded guilty to driving drunk when he killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and his Uber driver.&nbsp;

Watch the worst missed strike call in baseball history
Hoo boy, we have an unbelievably awful call coming from *multiple* umpires on one play during a baseball game between Diablos Rojos del México and Algodoneros de Unión Laguna in the Mexican League.

Is Carmelo a Hall of Famer?
Carmelo Anthony’s credentials – while not impeccable – are impressive enough to land him in the Hall of Fame.

4 powerful weapons China has in its arsenal to win a trade war
China has powerful non-tariff measures it can use to crush America — from cashing out its $1 trillion hoard of U.S. Treasury bonds to devaluing the yuan. These are measures that could destabilize the U.S. economy.

How much a dream retirement in Florida costs
Dreaming of a Florida retirement? We talked to a certified financial planner based in Florida to find out just how much money you need have saved in your portfolio and bring home from Social Security to make your retirement dreams come true.

Ordinary people who stumbled upon extraordinary amounts of gold
Here is our list of some of the most unexpected and exciting gold discoveries of recent times.

US running out of caregivers just when it needs them most
Family members have long been the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system. But smaller, more far-flung families mean fewer of these unpaid helpers to attend to the rising population of elderly Americans; ‘Are you really my daughter?’

Winners and losers from new tax rules on kids' income
Last year’s tax overhaul made an important change to the rates for so-called Kiddie Tax, subjecting a child’s unearned taxable income to trust tax rates rather than their parents’ rates. Tax Report columnist Laura Saunders breaks it down.

Stocks close little changed amid earnings, trade tension
<p>Stocks ended little changed Friday as traders weighed strong quarterly results from some of the largest U.S. companies with comments made by President Donald Trump about trade with China.</p><p></p>

Local Wisconsin News

Pilot, 50 animals dead following plane crash at Sheboygan County barn
A pilot and about 50 farm animals are dead after a single-engine, vintage, military-style plane crashed into a Sheboygan County farm, officials said.

The plane crashed into a barn t...

Sun Prairie officials to monitor for debris, chemicals affecting air quality following explosion
Officials with the city of Sun Prairie said there could be issues with air quality surrounding the site where the fatal explosion happened last week.

"We have heard concerns, questio...

In the wake of Missouri duck boat crash, Wisconsin Dells companies say their ducks are safe
Following news of the duck boat that capsized in a thunderstorm in Branson...

Full-body sketch brings new hope of identifying man found dead 23 years ago
A young man found dead in 1995 in Rock County still has no confirmed name or identity, but investigators have new hope in changing that.

Referred to as John Clinton Doe, or JCD, the ...

'I guess I'm forced into retirement': FIBS food cart totaled in fire, ending owner's 10-year career
You've likely seen the FIBS Fine Italian Beef and Sausage food cart at an event or driving around the Madison area. Thursday marked the end of an era as Woman gives birth in Chick-fil-A bathroom, baby gets perks
A baby girl is guaranteed food for life -- and a job -- after her mother gave birth in a Chick-fil-A bathroom.

Falon Griffin was having contractions when she and her husband stopped ...

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press...

'Pay Your Age' in cents for a donut Saturday
A Middleton bakery is offering a unique deal Saturday a week after a similar deal created chaos at toy stores nationwide.

On Saturday, customers can pay their age in cents at Hurts ...

Walker declares state of emergency after deadly explosion in downtown Sun Prairie
Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency Friday for the city of Sun Prairie and Dane County after a Kayaker's body found in Lake Michigan nearly 2 years later
Authorities in northern Michigan believe they've found the body of a kayaker who went missing nearly two years ago.

Volunteers with high-tech equipment discovered a body Thursday in ...

Woman cuffed in back of squad manages to steal police vehicle, officials say
A woman who was under arrest managed to steal a police vehicle Thursday in Milwaukee County, officials said.

Wauwatosa police said officers responded at 4:49 p.m. to the area of 68th...

Walker wants federal disaster declaration for 6 counties
Gov. Scott Walker has asked President Donald Trump's administration to issue a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that saw flood damage in June.

Hea...

28-year-old arrested in stolen SUV case
A vehicle stolen from the Kwik Trip in Black Earth has been recovered in Chicago and a 28-year-old man is in custody, officials said.

The Dane County Sheriff's Office said Dylan W. S...

Mini carousel, remaining items from Ella's Deli will be sold next week
You can now take home a piece of Ella's Deli as the now-closed restaurant will host an online auction July 26 to sell restaurant equipment, themed decor, dishware and a mini carousel.

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Officials ID woman seriously injured by lightning strike at Country Thunder
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says a woman attending the Country Thunder Wisconsin Music Festival in Twin Lakes has been seriously injured by a lightning strike.

Sheriff's ...