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Hurricane Florence gone, but challenges for the Carolinas begin
Already the emergency and recovery response is staggering in scope, and the threats have not abated.

How a $450M da Vinci Was Lost in America—and Later Found
A Louisiana family discovers that the “Salvator Mundi” painting had long hung in their home before it was reauthenticated as a Leonardo masterpiece.

Hurricane heroes step in to offer help and healing in Puerto Rico
<p>We asked several of these altruists to reflect on the storm, their part in the response and recovery and the future of Puerto Rico. These are their stories:</p>

In trial for eco-activist's murder, push for a full picture of justice
<p>The long-awaited criminal trial for the murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres sputtered to a halt before it could begin this week, underscoring the prevalence of violence against environmental defenders and widespread impunity across Latin America.</p>

Some see signs of hope on North Korea as Trump heads to UN
North Korea's Kim Jong Un is "little rocket man" no more. President Donald Trump isn't a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard."

U.S. Weighs Next Steps as Syria’s Civil War Enters Climactic Phase
<p>As Syria’s seven-year civil war enters a climactic phase, the Trump administration is grappling with how to address the emerging political dynamics.</p>

Kavanaugh friend spent years writing about school debauchery
The high-court nominee’s accuser says Mark Judge was there and should have to testify.

Twitter may have sent your private DMs to the wrong people
The bug ran for more than a year, but it's been fixed.

Chevy Chase busts open and more LOL pics
Chevy Chase thinks he's Superman and more pics that will make you LOL.

Jennifer Aniston out for 'revenge' against ex? What's really going on
<p>A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.</p>

Undercover couple Katie Holmes & Jamie Foxx look happy
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx seem to be doing very well these days. The couple smiled as they left their hotel in Atlanta, Georgia while side-by-side on Tuesday. He has been in town to shoot his movie Just Mercy. The on-again pair have been dating for over five years.

'America's Got Talent' finalist arrested for alleged domestic violence
Michael Ketterer says the whole thing is a "misunderstanding."

Funniest sketches starring original 'SNL' cast
Not Ready for Prime Time classics from the '70s

Tim McGraw's birthday post for Faith Hill is the sweetest thing ever
Tim McGraw takes to Twitter to share sweet birthday wishes for Faith Hill.

Sources: Kanye's behavior 'overwhelming' for Kim
Kanye West's Behavior 'Can Be Exhausting' for Kim Kardashian: Source

The week in celebrity photos
Week in celebrity photos Sept. 17-21

The Day in Sports Photos


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10 bold predictions for Week 3 in the NFL
<p>Week 3 of the NFL season is upon us. Let's get crazy and go out some limbs, shall we?</p>

Bell's holdout has reached point of career-damaging
Le'Veon Bell and his agent don't seem to understand the Steelers running back's market value is dropping by the minute as his self-induced holdout continues. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why.

Watch: Wake Forest lines up for field goal, forgets kicker


Has '59' lost its luster? Nesbitt posts one a day after Fisher
<p>There was a time not long ago that 59 was a magic number in golf, but in the wake of two of them posted on professional tours in less than 24 hours, maybe it’s time to recalibrate what is considered magical.</p>

Top 5 most valuable college football programs
Elite college football schools bring in a lot of money. Here are the five richest programs in college football.

Watch: The amazing Adam Vinatieri nails 70-yarder in practice
Watch Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri nail a 70-yard field goal in practice.

The big mistake that retirees make with their money
The future has always been uncertain—and always will be.

This tough negotiator is turning Trump's trade bluster into reality
A crash course in Lighthizerism.

Theme parks find new ways to scare up money from Halloween
<p>Halloween is such a monster hit for the theme park industry that operators must continually devise new ways to expand the autumn screamfest and scare up even more dollars from horror fans.</p>

Terry Crews' unusual strategy rescued him from credit card debt
Terry Crews remembers being broke and borrowing money almost a dozen times from a friend, who finally one day said enough’s enough.&nbsp;

We stopped using credit cards – it's not as easy as you'd think
In the United States, it is reported that the average family has over $8,000 in credit card debt.

50 American companies that rule the world
Biggest US businesses on the planet

Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin man creating app to help disabled people travel
A 23-year-old Wisconsin man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair is creating an app he hopes will make traveling more accessible for those with disabilities.

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Justin Timberlake gets Packers jerseys from crowd, toasts 'greatest football team on planet Earth'
Justin Timberlake is a huge Green Bay Packers fan. Thus, his Friday concert at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee led to perhaps one of the greatest crossover events in the arena's short history.
Police: Teen cited after witness says he wielded a machete in West Towne Mall parking lot
Madison police issued a citation to a 16-year-old boy after a witness reported he was holding a machete and what appeared to be a firearm in a parking lot at West Towne Mall, according to ...

Democrats' Senate hopes rest on farmer, guide, spokeswoman
Wisconsin Democrats have no real prospect of taking the Assembly this year, but the state Senate is a different story.

Democrats could flip the chamber by winning just a couple of se...

Dane County authorities looking for potential witness in abduction case
The Dane County Sheriff's Office said it is looking for a potential witness in an abduction case.

The incident authorities are investigating happened on Friday night near Johnson Cre...

Control of Congress also at stake in state legislative races
National Democrats have doubled their spending for state legislative elections in an attempt to chip away at the Republican dominance in state capitols.

Republicans also are spending...

Police: Two men burglarize 74-year-old woman's home
Madison police said they are looking for two men who allegedly took money and property from a residence during a burglary Friday evening.

A woman, 74, reported to police that after f...

Two victims from Middleton shooting released from hospital, one remains in fair condition
Two victims from the Middleton shooting have been released from the hospital, officials said Saturday morning.

One other victim is still recovering from their injuries at the Univers...

Records: 55-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy
A 55-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy, according to court records.

A search warrant shows that Steven R. Young allegedly met the victim -- who is now...

Ha Long Bay to reopen over 4 months after driver crashed into restaurant
A beloved east Madison southeast Asian eatery will reopen its doors Monday after a driver crashed into the building over four months ago.

According to a post on its website, the work...

Wisconsin Dells police chief writes letter to court on behalf of 6th-offense drunken driver
The Wisconsin Dells police chief has written a letter on behalf of a man facing a repeat drunken driving charge.

James S. Connors, 56, of Wisconsin Dells, was arrested in August on ...

Officials warn not to jump to conclusion that Middleton shooting is related to mental health
There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the shooting that happened this week at WTS Paradigm in Middleton.

Middleton police said at a news conference Friday that they a...

It's time to take suicide seriously
Suicide rates continue to creep up across the nation. On average, there are about 125 suicides each day. While middle-aged white men are the most common victims, more and more kids are dyi...

All deputies, officers who fired at WTS Paradigm active shooter identified
The Middleton Police Department and Dane County Sheriff's Office are identifying the four first responders who fired their weapons during the WTS Paradigm active shooter incident Wednesday...

Milton Library awarded Library of the Year by WLA
The Milton Library was named the Wisconsin Library Association's library of the year Friday for its growth as a community center.

According to a press release, the library's increase...