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Wisconsinites gather in Kewaskum to remember Sept. 11 victims. 25 years later
A ceremony at Wisconsin’s 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum honored Andrea Haberman and other 9/11 victims with state ties, 25 years after the attacks.

Students born after 9/11 say its effects remain visible today
UW-Milwaukee students born after 9/11 said airport security, policy changes and family stories keep the impact of the attacks present today.

Madison first responders commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
City and county leaders said they'll always remember those who gave their lives in service of others during the 9/11 attacks.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Thompson reflects on 9/11 attacks, unity that followed
Thompson hasn't publicly shared his 9/11 memories for 25 years.

3 things to watch in Packers' regular season opener
This is the seventh time in the last eight years the Packers are opening the season on the road.

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

Isolated thunderstorms push into northwestern Wisconsin
The weekend ahead will be mainly dry.

Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year
He’s expected to get a starting assignment when the Packers open their season Sunday at Minnesota.

UW schools see fewer international students, enrollment down 1%
There are 163,260 students systemwide, which is a decline of 1,732 students from fall 2025.

MMSD study says Milwaukee flooding not entirely caused by clogged sewer
A Milwaukee sewerage district study shows Bay View backups would have happened even without a clogged overflow pipe.

Context, personal experiences help teachers share story of 9/11 with new generation of students
The 9/11 attacks took place several years before today's high school students were born.

Remembering those with Wisconsin ties who were lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twelve people who were killed that day had ties to the Badger State. Here are their names.

Wisconsin National Guard reflects on Sept. 11 response 25 years later
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, Wisconsin National Guard leaders reflect on air patrols, airport security and years of deployments.

Wisconsinites with allergies face tough September
Levels of grass pollen and ragweed are surging in certain communities.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sues over abortion provider, waiting period rules
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is challenging state rules on physicians and waiting periods, saying the restrictions limit access across Wisconsin.

Voters to decide whether places of worship should stay open in states of emergency
The constitutional amendment stems from criticism over Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘He didn’t call me’: President Trump’s $5,000 pledge surprises Wisconsin Republicans
President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November, every American adult will get a $5,000 check.

Former Milwaukee City Attorney sentenced to 18 months of probation for misconduct in office
A jury found him guilty of misconduct in office in early August.

Josh Jacobs ordered to pay $1,000 fine in battery charge
The judge also set a deferred judgement agreement for his second charge of criminal damage to property.

Brewers send Brandon Sproat to minors after his ninth-inning struggles in win over Cubs
He walked four of the five batters he faced in the ninth and had a throwing error and a wild pitch during that stretch.

World News

Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.

MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.

Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.

'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.

Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.

How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.

Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.

Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.

Children and woman injured on fairground ride
Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.

Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
She fled to Texas where abortions are illegal and now wants custody of the four-week-old baby.

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.

Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11
They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland.

CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.

Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

Kate visits cancer patients in hospital she helped fund with climb
The princess completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list'
The makers of Grand Theft Auto deny staff were sacked for union organising and were instead dismissed for sharing confidential information online.

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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.

Americast
Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.

Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos
Cancel the tee time at the Belfry, rearrange the trip to Cadbury World and abort the shopping jolly to the Bullring - Pakistan's debutant Razaullah lights up Edgbaston to send third Test into fourth day.