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GOP eyes corporate 20 percent tax rate, retreating from Trump’s goal
Republican negotiators are also expected to include “full expensing” in tax overhaul — but only for five years.

White House Weighs Response to North Korea’s Threats
<p>The war of words between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, raised concerns on Friday that it could escalate into a new and more volatile phase as the White House weighed its next steps in response to a threat by Pyongyang to conduct the world’s first atmospheric nuclear test in three decades.</p>

Next version of Trump travel ban could be more tailored
President Donald Trump is weighing the next iteration of his controversial travel ban, which could include new, more tailored restrictions on travelers from additional countries.&nbsp;

Today in History: September 23


Treasury probing $25K Mnuchin flight from New York to DC
Treasury Department investigators are probing an Aug. 15 trip taken by Secretary Steve Mnuchin from New York to Washington, D.C., in which he used a government jet that cost American taxpayers at least $25,000, ABC News reported on Friday.Mnuchin flew up to New York commercially and returned to Washington on an Air Force C-37 jet, which took less than an hour, ...

Trump’s Huntsville speech in 3 minutes
President Trump spoke on a variety of topics at a Sept. 22 rally in Huntsville, Ala., where he was campaigning for Sen. Luther Strange.

Trump tells crowd to talk to Jeff Sessions about chants to lock up Clinton
President Trump told supporters Friday that that they'd have to "speak to Jeff Sessions" after the crowd chanted "lock her up" in response to a reference to Hillary Clinton.&nbsp;

Jury finds man guilty of murdering Tenn. nursing student Holly Bobo
<p>A jury resumed deliberating a verdict Friday in the trial of a man charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo.</p><p></p>

Big mistakes you probably missed in family movies
39 Mistakes You Missed in Big Family Movies

Aaron Carter is checking into rehab
Aaron Carter has been scaring his fans and family all month.

Orlando Bloom hit with rumors about being in financial ruin
Is Orlando Bloom really going broke? One of this week’s new tabloids alleges the actor is having major financial problems because he spends all of his money on partying, but Gossip Cop looked into the situation and we’ve exclusively learned the truth. An article in the latest issue of OK! says the actor lives a lavish lifestyle that he can’t afford and it’s starting to catch up with him. A so-called “source” tells the magazine, “Orlando has very expensive tastes. He’s trying to act like a billionaire but he’s living beyond his means. He goes on all these trips to places like St. Tr...

Peek inside Beyoncé and JAY-Z's new $26 million Hamptons mansion
Beyoncé and Jay Z's new Hamptons home is a 100-year-old craftsman-style mansion.

David Foster, 67, and Katharine McPhee, 33: Are they dating?
David Foster and Katharine McPhee have had a close relationship since he first met the American Idol alum on the set of the hit reality singing competition when she was a contestant in 2006. But is their relationship more than platonic?&nbsp;

Halle Berry goes public with new, younger man, plus more romance news
Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus hit the Emmys together, Audrina Patridge files for divorce and more romance updates this week.

Celeb couples who broke up before ultimately getting married
These celebrity couples prove that getting back with an ex doesn't have to end horribly.

22 costars who didn't get along in real llfe
No one likes EVERYONE they work with.

No. 23 Utah recovers late fumble to hold off Arizona
Chris Hart recovered Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins' fumble at Utah's 20-yard line with 2:33 left, preserving the 23rd-ranked Utes' 30-24 victory Friday night in the Pac-12 opener for both schools.

Cowboys star ditches Twitter after bad game
Dez Bryant has no use for social media this week after his team's dismal showing against the Broncos.

Doggone it, Boise State's kicking tee collector too cute for words
Why in the world every football team doesn’t employ this method, I’ll never know.&nbsp;

Fleck recruiting by helicopter at high school games
His motto may be "Row the Boat," but P.J. Fleck is opting for a different mode of transportation on Friday.

Virginia QB drops 64-yard dime for incredible TD
<p>If NFL scouts are watching Friday night's Virginia-Boise State game, consider this clip to be Kurt Benkert's example of professional arm strength.</p>

Look who's watching
The best images of celebs on the sports scene.

Ex-Baylor president: Some women 'make themselves victims'
A court filing this week reveals that the former interim president of Baylor University referred to some women who had been sexually assaulted as willing "to make themselves victims."

Chiefs giving breakout star Hunt all the work he can handle
As Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt proves he can handle heavy workload, coaches keep adding to his plate.

Now you can name your price if United asked you to give up your seat
Since the violent removal of a David Dao from a flight in April, United Airlines has implemented a series of passengers friendly policy changes

Russia bails 2 major banks in under a month, keeps investors worried
Russia's central bank has been forced to rescue two big banks in less than a month.

This man fathered a child after 4 dates — and wants to forget it ever happened
His aunt wonders if this child will have any claim on her nephew’s estate.

The most expensive cities to move to
From Europeans heading west in the 19th century to immigrants searching for a fresh start, leaving home in pursuit of opportunity has long been a central part of the American dream.

Apple's shed $50 billion — more than eBay, Target or Ford
But $780 billion is still a massively large valuation for investors to put on a company.

These local brands are about to disappear from Whole Foods
Now that Amazonowns Whole Foods, the supermarket chain is taking steps to boost efficiency and centralize decisions about what products it sells

Local Wisconsin News

Local musicians team up to raise funds for hurricane victims
Singer/songwriter Kelsey Miles is teaming up with other local musicians Saturday to support hurricane victims.

All proceeds from the concert at Bethel Lutheran Church will go to "Dir...

Local fire departments erase borders to help each other respond to fire calls
It's part of a new automatic-aid agreeme...

Driver killed in Janesville crash
Janesville police responded to reports of a single-car crash Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of the driver, according to the Janesville Police Department.

Police said he ...

Three suspects in custody in relation to death in Adams County
Three suspects are in custody in relation to the death of Isaac Salin...

Residents get answers on east Madison odor
A woman who li...

Sewerage district observes national pollution prevention week
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is observing national pollution prevention efforts this week, and encouraging residents to take action and do their part to protect our water.
Appleton man charged with killing a woman, pointing gun at son
An Appleton man has been charged with killing the woman he was living with and pointing his gun at her son.

Bail was set at $750,000 Friday for 58-year-old Johnnie Scott. He's charge...

Bill would require truck drivers to get human trafficking training
When you spend four decades behind the wheel like BCP truck driver Roger Battagler, there's not much that you haven't seen.

"If you are an older driver we come from the age of a lot ...

Biker and car collide on UW campus, police say
A bicyclist and car collided near the intersection of University and Randall avenues around 3:30 p.m. Friday, according to police.

Police and an ambulance were called. The condition...

Trump chooses Krueger as new US attorney in Milwaukee
President Donald Trump has nominated an assistant U.S. attorney to serve as the new chief federal prosecutor in Milwaukee.

Trump announced Friday he has chosen Matthew Krueger to ser...

Clinton police locate last suspect in August arson
The Clinton Police Department located the last suspect in the August arson fire that damaged property ow...

Wisconsin notified of unsuccessful Russian hacking attempt
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Wisconsin's voter registration system was unsuccessfully targeted by Russian hackers.

Wisconsin was one of 21 states notified Friday of ...

Leg found in Lake Erie belongs to Cleveland plane crash victim
A fisherman found a leg in Lake Erie, in Erie, Pennsylvania, that belongs to one of the six victims of a plane crash off Cleveland in December 2016.

DNA tests confirm the leg belongs...

Melania Trump tends to White House Garden


Woman, 5-year-old ejected from van in Walworth County crash
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Walworth County Thursday afternoon, according to a news release.

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded at 2...