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Nor'easter slamming East Coast with powerful winds and heavy rain
Coastal issues continue all along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New England.

Few light showers may be possible tonight
Light rain moves in overnight into early Monday.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers leave Cubs in rearview window, advance to NLCS
Their 3-1 victory over the Cubs Saturday night at American Family Field was a perfect combination of great pitching and three solo home runs.

Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS
Four months later, they played key roles in helping the Milwaukee Brewers reach the National League Championship Series.

In Focus: Wisconsin faces a public defender shortage, leaving thousands waiting months for defense
Here's what Spectrum News Watchdog Reporter Megan Carpenter has learned through her reporting on the topic.

In Focus: Public Defender Project creates pathway for students to work in public defense offices
Program director John Gross discusses the factors behind why some students choose to begin their law careers working in the public defender system. 

Breaking down Wisconsin's public defender shortage
Ryan Burks talks with leaders about how a shortage of public defenders is leaving thousands of defendants waiting months for legal representation. 

In Focus: Legislation would add more public defenders amid shortage
State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, is an attorney who introduced legislation that would add a number of positions within the justice system

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to advance to NLCS matchup with Dodgers
Game 1 is Monday at Milwaukee as the Brewers chase their first pennant since 1982 — back when they played in the American League

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Keaton won the Academy Award for Best Actress in “Annie Hall” in 1978.

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in New Orleans backyard
The slab was the 1,900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Lawyers for Mangione say officers did not obtain a warrant before searching his backpack.

Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Democrats are hopeful about Brown's chances to return to the Senate, especially without President Donald Trump at the top of the ballot.

Oneida Nation building new community cannery on reservation
The nearly 11,000-square-foot facility is expected to open next summer.

Las Vegas Aces win third WNBA title in four seasons
The Aces made quick work of the league's first best-of-seven Finals.

Florida congresswoman brings awareness to breast cancer amid cuts to research
Since January, President Donald Trump’s administration has cut millions of dollars in cancer research, including for breast cancer.

'These high-power wires would be going right through my property': Fredonia residents oppose proposed data center power lines
Residents in communities outlying Port Washington are fighting against proposed power lines that will serve the data center.

U.S. Capitol Police start missing pay Friday during government shutdown
Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, said “it’s particularly concerning” because “political violence is on the rise.”

Fox Cities sees uptick in homelessness during July point-in-time count
A lack of affordable housing and increasing rents are among factors driving the numbers.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a unifying figure in Venezuela's political opposition.

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Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City
At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.

Minister says Starmer security adviser had no role in China spy case evidence
The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.

Universities must tackle antisemitism, says education secretary
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.

'In an instant, they were gone' - small town mourns after Tennessee explosives factory blast
Authorities say the 16 people missing after the explosives factory incident are all presumed dead.

'She left trail of fairy dust': Tributes pour in for Diane Keaton
First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn says Diane Keaton left "memories beyond imagination" following her death aged 79.

Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family
As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.

Murder arrest over deaths of children aged 2 and 3
Police name the pair as Meraj Ul Zahra and Abdul Momin Alfaateh.

SNP leader says 'precedent on my side' to secure second referendum
The SNP won more than half of the seats at Holyrood in 2011, an electoral triumph that paved the way for a poll on the country's future.

Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in 'retaliatory' border attacks
The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.

Cold, flu, Covid: Why so many people are getting ill right now
Why coughs and colds seem to be taking hold currently - and what you can do to protect yourself.

Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.

What we know about the ceasefire agreement and hostages release
Israel and Hamas are expected to exchange hostages and prisoners as part of phase one of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

Watch: What do people in the West Bank think about the plan?
Palestinians in the West Bank say they hope the deal could lead to a united Palestinian future.

What can the King do about Prince Andrew scandals?
What sanctions could King Charles apply to Prince Andrew after the latest claims about links to Epstein?

I was shocked when mum told me what she wants to do with her body when she dies
BBC presenter Lucy Owen finds out why her mum wants to donate her body to medical science.

The women taking Meta to task after their baby loss
Several women say the pain of losing their babies was made worse by targeted advertising.

He used AI to plan a dream family holiday - here's how it turned out
Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.

How have the big-name striker signings done so far in the Premier League?
Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.

The EU's new border system explained
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Watch: Fire at historic Italian monastery
Drone footage shows blaze destroying the historic Bernaga Monastery in Italy.

China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion
Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.

Shooting at crowded South Carolina bar leaves 4 dead
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday.

Rescue teams search for German walker missing on Scottish mountain
Matthias Beutin was last seen on Thursday before climbing Blà Bheinn and has not been in contact with his family since.

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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: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters?
And Israelis and Palestinians wait for the release of hostages and prisoners.

Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.

Healy's century helps Australia to record chase
Alyssa Healy's brilliant 142 helps Australia complete a record women's one-day international chase as they beat India by three wickets in the 2025 World Cup.

Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker?
BBC Sport looks at the goalscoring exploits of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are all averaging more than a goal a game.

Nagelsmann did not mean 'any disrespect' to NI
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Northern Ireland have a "special way" of playing and he did not mean any offence with his comments after his side's 3-1 win in Cologne last month.