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Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

Arctic air settles in this weekend
Dangerously cold wind chills arrive overnight.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

West Allis father charged in the beating death of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty
Cruz faces six felonies relating to an Oct. 18 incident, when authorities attempted to save his son after a beating that he allegedly gave.

How to cope with grief, stress during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for others, it could come with sadness.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks have improved to 2-7 this season when playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Arctic air overtakes the state this weekend
The coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

World News

King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced
The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies?

Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses
Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

Robert Rhodes plotted and killed his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him
Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.

Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull
Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

'Football is dead': Anger and disappointment as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records
The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence.

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

‘A lone person battling the system’ - hundreds reveal struggle to get help for adopted children
A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets
The King's cancer treatment update leads Saturday's papers.

As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea
Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

Watch: Doorbell camera captures moment house explodes in Haywood, California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.