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Numb to outrage, GOP voters feel deepening bond to Trump
With the president’s approval rating at 90 percent among Republicans, many supporters say they defend Mr. Trump even with some misgivings.

At the WWII memorial, Bob Dole pursues a final mission
At 94, the combat hero, former Senate majority leader and GOP presidential candidate salutes aging veterans at the World War II memorial he practically built.

Zimbabwe President Survives Assassination Attempt as Vote Looms
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa escaped unscathed after an explosion at an election rally injured both his deputies, with the blast coming within hours of a separate grenade attack on Ethiopia’s prime minister.

A Quest to Get Her Migrant Nephew Out of Foster Care
<p>For 30 days, Nila Serrano has been struggling to gain temporary custody of Danny, a Honduran child who was apprehended at the border with his mother last month</p>

Arguments and second-guessing: Inside Trump's reversal on separating migrant families
The president’s executive order relieved some political pressure but intensified friction between the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

Poll: 75 Percent of Americans Say Immigration Good for US
Several new polls shed light on attitudes toward immigration, including a partisan divide over President Trump’s family separation policy.

Gay rights pioneer Dick Leitsch dies at 83
"We wanted people to see who we are, what we are," Dick Leitsch told NBC News in 2017.

Girl Scout wrote to companies with heartfelt request. And they responded.
A teenager's impassioned letters helped persuade U.S. companies to switch to greener products.

30 funniest memes of all time
Memes are the fuel the keeps the Internet running. Otherwise, it would just be divisive social media posts and stylized photos of food. Herein, we celebrate the funniest memes of all time.

Kate Hudson dumped while pregnant? What's really going on
<p>A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.</p>

Alyssa Milano offers to foster detained immigrant children
“I cannot let these children hurt any longer: Mi casa es la casa de ellos,” the actress wrote in a letter to an organization that offers temporary care for the kids.

Sarah Hyland hospitalized, shares photo of swollen face
Sarah Hyland doesn’t hold back when it comes to updating fans on her ongoing health battles. Celebrity Health Scares The 27-year-old Modern Family star revealed in a Thursday, June 21, Instagram Story that she was forced to put her work on hold for a health scare. “Sometimes a selfie is more than just a good angle or feelin cute. This time for #NationalSelfieDay, I’ve decided to share my truth. As painful as it is,” the actress captioned a photo of her swollen face. “So here is my face that was torn from work against my will. But I’m very grateful it was. Heal...

The worst movie kisses of all time
While the kiss in a romance portrayed on film is typically the moment audiences are waiting for, sometimes they end up being disappointing, awkward, and slobbery. See the most worst kisses in movie history here.

Michael Jackson's dad Joe hospitalized with terminal illness: report
The patriarch of one of the most famous musical families is in the final stages of his illness

Kate Hudson displays belly during outdoor yoga session in Greece
She's excitedly counting down to the August birth of her third child — and first girl — with her musician boyfriend Danny Fujikawa.

Stars who have LGBTQ kids
Cynthia Nixon, Rory Feek, Sally Field, Marcia Gay Harden, Cher and more celebs have lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender children.

The Day in Sports Photos


Still alive! Germany stuns Sweden in final seconds at World Cup
<p>Toni Kroos scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time from outside the penalty area, and 10-man Germany rallied to beat Sweden 2-1 on Saturday to stay alive at the World Cup.</p>

Hank Aaron has blunt remark on if he'd visit White House
Hall of Fame outfielder Hank Aaron said Friday that he supports athletes who use their platform to speak about social and political issues, adding that he would not visit the White House today if he were part of a championship team.

After horrific accident, Langi returns to Patriots
Linebacker Harvey Langi is working his way back from a horrific accident.

Report: LiAngelo Ball not talented enough for Lakers’ summer team
LiAngelo Ball’s exclusion from the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league team may have been due to an issue of talent.

Tebow declined Alliance offer from Spurrier
Steve Spurrier was a natural choice to be named the coach of the Orlando entry in the Alliance for American Football.

Report: Sixers 'doing everything' to clear cap space for LeBron
The Philadelphia 76ers are doing everything possible to free up the cap space to offer LeBron James a max deal in NBA free agency.

McIlroy's swing interrupted by squirrel at Travelers
Professional golfers have long been used to distractions on the tee box. ...

The overlooked children working America's tobacco fields
<p>Kids as young as 10 and 11 are picking cash crops for giant international companies—and hardly anyone is watching to make sure the work is safe.</p>

How to outlast a job you hate until you can retire
Don’t do anything rash.

Climate change brought a lobster boom. Now it could cause a bust
Warming waters in the Gulf of Maine have benefited lobsters and the lobstermen who trap them. But as temperatures rise further, will the industry reach a tipping point?

Meet the Waltons: The family story behind Walmart's success
How did the Waltons create the world's largest retailer Walmart?

Will a new Supreme Court decision change online shopping?
<p>The court just ruled that a state can collect taxes from a retailer that doesn’t have a physical presence in the state. Here’s what that means.</p>

Young Americans are waking up to a grim financial future
Job prospects, savings, safety nets, life expectancy—the data show just how bad a mess they face.

Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin man headed to Arizona for new trial in son's death
A Wisconsin man will voluntarily return to Arizona to be re-tried on allegations he killed his son in 2004.

Authorities say 51-year-old Jeffrey Martinson, of La Crosse, agreed Friday...

Milwaukee man dies in Michigan after race across Great Lake
A Milwaukee man has died in Michigan in the cabin of a boat that was registered for a yacht race across Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven police say foul play isn't suspected nor is the dea...

Teen shot and killed inside vehicle on Milwaukee street
Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a vehicle.

Police say the shooting happened at about 6 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of North 28th Street. The boy d...

University of Minnesota hope bison herd will help ecosystem
University of Minnesota officials hope a herd of bison will help restore a threatened ecosystem in a nature reserve.

Minnesota Daily reports that more than 30 bulls were released int...

What you need to know before going to Shake the Lake tonight
Madison's annual Shake the Lake festival is tonight between Broom and Blair streets, and is slated to have an assortment of food, beverages, live music and more.

The event officially...

Police: Man arrested after stealing merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods and Marshall's
Madison police arrested a 45-year-old man Friday evening after he allegedly stole more than 50 pairs of sandals and other items from stores at East Towne Mall.

Officers responded sho...

Wisconsin task force makes recommendations for foster care
A state task force aimed at streamlining foster care in Wisconsin says the system is headed in the right direction, but there's more work to be done.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports t...

Glendale officer injured during stolen vehicle pursuit
A Glendale police officer was hurt after being struck by a vehicle during a high-speed chase.

Authorities say the officer was assisting Whitefish Bay police in the pursuit of a stole...

Police arrest 7 suspects in 3 stolen vehicles Friday night
Dane County deputies made several arrests Friday evening after a high-speed chase in the Town of Christiana led to authorities finding several stolen vehicles.

A group of people fled...

One person dead after downtown crash leaves two vehicles in flames
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of John Nolen Drive and South Blair Street sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning, according to Madison pol...

Casualties reported after blast hits rally attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister
Dozens were injured, and at least one person killed, in an explosion Saturday at a rally in Addis Ababa attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, officials said.

In footage f...

March for Our Lives tour pushes voter registration
March for Our Lives activists, including survivors from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, are touring Wisconsin in support of gun reform and getting youth regi...

Second teen arrested after shooting in Sun Prairie Wednesday night
Another teen was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting in Sun Prairie.

Javon Davis, 17, was arrested by the Sun Prairie Police Department, on tentative charges of first degr...

Neighborhood watch members say Raymond Road standoff makes community look bad
A 31-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after police spent much of the morning trying to make contact with him after a reported dispute that left another man seriously injured.


Parkland students march to Paul Ryan's office, team up with Wisconsin teens for rally
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas were in Wisconsin Friday as a part of the Road to Change tour.

The Parkland, Florida, students started their day in Janesville, where they sto...