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Wisconsin lawmakers react to historic events in the Middle East
Congressman Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, praised President Donald Trump for his role negotiating.

New security entrance opens Tuesday at Brown County Courthouse
After decades of discussion, new entrance opens at Brown County Courthouse.

Longtime MLB infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81
Alomar played for the Milwaukee Braves, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers.

Smithsonian museums, zoo forced to close as government shutdown continues
Tourists visiting the National Mall Monday were greeted with signs declaring the Smithsonian museums closed as the government shutdown continues.

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
Conservation groups adamantly oppose the changes and say they will erase years of hard won gains for jeopardized species.

Clearing and quiet overnight
Low temperatures in most places drop into the 30s and 40s.

Bird flu identified in backyard poultry flock in Racine County
DATCP said the site, which contained eight poultry birds, was depopulated to prevent further spread of the disease.

West Allis to open FEMA Disaster Recovery Center for flood victims
It comes after flood cleanup efforts still continue. The Department of Public Works has removed a total 4.3673 million pounds of debris, as of Oct. 1.

California governor signs law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots
The law requires platforms to remind users that they are interacting with a chatbot and not a human.

Brewers include Myers rather than Mears on NLCS roster; Dodgers add Casparius to their bullpen
Milwaukee right-hander Nick Mears was left off the Brewers’ roster after making 63 relief appearances during the regular season.

What to know about Wisconsin’s winter heat disconnection moratorium that begins Nov. 1
Here's how you can be prepared if you have outstanding utility bills.

Post Malone will headline Summerfest 2026
Performing at Summerfest for the first time, Post Malone will headline next summer with special guest Carter Faith.

Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus
Trump's tribute is drawing criticism and resignation from Native Americans.

Hegseth calls for higher fitness standards after Texas National Guard members go viral for seemingly overweight appearance
In March, Hegseth took the first steps toward changing combat arms standards for men and women.

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest
It's an "emergency" edition of the annual Portland World Naked Bike Ride.

The annual Holiday Train is comin’ to town this December. Here’s where you can see it
It'll be in Wisconsin from Dec. 9-11, making stops in a handful of cities and towns.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings
Ohio State and Miami remained the top two teams while the Hoosiers earned a four-spot promotion for their 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon.

Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes
The episode marked the end of a pioneering podcast that began as a venue for stand-up comedians but became a major media player.

Murphy embracing Brewers' underdog status before NLCS matchup with Dodgers
Their NL Championship Series matchup with the reigning World Series champion Dodgers enables them to embrace that underdog mentality even more.

Packers overcome Flacco's comeback attempt and beat the Bengals 27-18
Josh Jacobs had a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and opened the fourth by scoring on a 14-yard burst up the middle.

World News

Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East
A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza.

Middle East 'doomed' without Palestinian state, King of Jordan tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with BBC Panorama, the king says a two-state solution is the only answer.

'You're my life, my hero': Hostages reunite with families after two years
Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin.

Palestinians celebrate return of detainees freed by Israel
Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.

'Now the rebuilding begins,' says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way.

Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics
The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

Tommy Robinson refused to give phone Pin to police to protect 'journalistic material'
The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024.

Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.

Two charged with murder of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in prison attack
The disgraced Lostprophets frontman was fatally injured at HMP Wakefield on Saturday.

Vodafone admits 'major outage' as more than 130,000 report problems
Vodafone claims to have more than 18 million customers in the UK, including nearly 700,000 home broadband customers.

Undercover officer played role in Stephen Lawrence inquiry clashes
There may be evidence of racism in how a police team targeted black justice campaigners, an inquiry hears.

Alleged stalker asked 'but what if I am Madeleine?'
Julia Wandelt denies stalking Kate and Gerry McCann between June 2022 and February this year.

England defender Millie Bright retires from international football
England defender Millie Bright announces her retirement from international football, saying "it's a feeling and I'm at peace with it".

Prisoner questioned over schoolgirl's 1994 murder
Lindsay Rimer, 13, was found dead five months after she went missing from Hebden Bridge in 1994.

TikTok star HSTikkyTokky arrested after manhunt
Harrison Sullivan has been on the run for almost a year following several alleged driving offences.

Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says
The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse.

Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance
New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.

'He just kept growing': Life with a 13-stone Arctic dog
Amy Sharp's Alaskan Malamute Mal is more than twice the average size of a dog of his breed.

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

'We must catch up soon!' How to stop ghosting your friends
How to keep friendships alive as an adult alongside work, family and endless to-do lists.

A photo worth a thousand words: Female journalists sit front-row at Taliban event after exclusion
Female reporters were invited after being excluded from Taliban minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's first event in Delhi.

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.

Eurovision organisers postpone vote on Israel's inclusion in contest next year
The European Broadcasting Union had previously announced it would hold a vote on Israel's participation in November.

King Charles to host German president in first state visit to UK for 27 years
Germany's President Steinmeier will visit King Charles on a state visit to the UK in December.

'Unlike anyone the planet has experienced': Woody Allen pays glowing tribute to Diane Keaton
The pair worked together on eight films including the Oscar-winning Annie Hall and Manhattan.

Man denies inciting armed uprising in pandemic
Paul Martin, 60, from Croydon has pleaded not guilty to the three charges against him.

'All the stress was for nothing': Woman drops sex assault case after court delays
The woman said she endured years of pain after being assaulted by a taxi driver on her birthday.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released
Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.

'Heart-in-mouth' Belgium loss leaves Wales facing play-off challenge
Head coach Craig Bellamy is proud of Wales' efforts to try to find a vital win despite falling short in the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium.

Tuchel warns Rashford not to end career disappointed
England boss Thomas Tuchel says there are "no limits" to Marcus Rashford's potential, but warns the Barcelona forward not to end his career thinking "what could have been".