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Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Down 4-0 in the first inning, Milwaukee rallied for its seventh comeback win of this postseason.

Dennis Krause Blog: These Brewers never quit
The Brewers have talent. They also have a steely resolve. They have an outstanding quality in that they never give up.

In Focus: What to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the ballot
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss them and to explain how these amendments make it onto the ballot. 

In Focus: Republicans share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Gillett, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

In Focus: Democrats share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

Final mild day before cooler air arrives
Temperatures sink to start the new week.

At 92, Bud Selig hopes this is the moment he finally sees the Milwaukee Brewers win a title
Attending his first game of the year, the 92-year-old former Brewers owner and baseball commissioner participated in the first-pitch ceremony.

Milwaukee tests election equipment ahead of Election Day
Election officials say they're preparing for what's expected to be high voter turnout across the City of Milwaukee.

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nation sees who Brewers are in Game 1
It was an electric sellout crowd at American Family Field.

Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

World News

Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.

Serbia's veteran ruler Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his first wife, BBC understands
Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.

End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd owners' problems far bigger
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title
Kimi Antonelli needs only two more points to seal his first world title following a dominant victory in the United States Grand Prix.

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

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Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.

Long queues after power surge at Stansted Airport
A passenger says she was trapped in a corridor at the airport for 90 minutes.

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

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End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd owners' problems far bigger
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title
Kimi Antonelli needs only two more points to seal his first world title following a dominant victory in the United States Grand Prix.

Watch: Match of the Day
A busy Premier League Sunday, with five matches, including Liverpool against Brighton.

Isak finally living up to price tag as Liverpool patience rewarded
Alexander Isak scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool make it four wins out of their last four under Andoni Iraola.

What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?
It is a different picture at Manchester United now than it was last month - and they proved it to fight back and earn a point against rivals Manchester City.

Pressure intensifies on Carrick as Man Utd lose to Bournemouth
Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they are beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.