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Live updates: Judge Chris Taylor wins state Supreme Court seat, more election results
Unlike last year’s state Supreme Court race, the stakes are a lot lower since control of the court isn’t up for grabs.

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
Taylor defeated Republican-backed Maria Lazar in the fourth straight victory for liberal court candidates dating back to 2020.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
Shelly Kittleson had been taken from a Baghdad street corner on March 31, according to U.S. officials.

Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
Since the war began in February, Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict, only to back off just before they expire.

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
The vote on Tuesday came just five days after AP first reported that the board asked Jay Rothman to either resign or face being fired.

Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee
He will miss the rest of the season.

Western Lakes Fire crews gear up for wildfire season with hands-on training
Western Lakes Fire burned around 40 acres of land in a controlled burn for a training exercise and to help with land management in Dousman.

Rockwell Automation files permit to build manufacturing site in New Berlin
The site will be in New Berlin, specifically between Grange and College avenues, the company announced on Tuesday.

Colton Joseph ready to change Wisconsin's recent history of misfortune with transfer QBs
Wisconsin has struggled to keep quarterbacks healthy or produce many points lately.

Wintry weather for some overnight
Parts of northern Wisconsin could see an icy mix into early Wednesday.

GOP files complaint with WEC over duplicated absentee ballots in Green Bay
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office allegedly mailed 152 voters more than one absentee ballot for the April 7 election.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make ‘closing arguments’ from the campaign trail
A majority of registered voters were undecided as recently as two weeks before election day, per a Marquette University Law poll.

Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell's tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich
The Brewers scored four times without hitting a ball out of the infield to wipe out a 3-0 deficit.

Milwaukee teachers union concerned with school district's direction
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) organized a gathering Monday outside MPS Central Office to share their concerns.

'About half leave Wisconsin classrooms': Teacher shortage the subject of DPI roundtable
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released on Monday, a new statewide report on Wisconsin’s educator workforce.

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
The transfer portal for basketball officially opens Tuesday.

Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

Gov. Evers signs bills to fund PFAS remediation
PFAS are widely used “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment over time and pose health risks.

Fire crews put out large fire near Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee
A spokesperson for Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said there was a problem with the boiler system that led to a fire.

De Pere mayor outlines former Shopko development projects
Mayor James Boyd also shared some must-see spots in the region.

World News

Iran deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

Oil prices plunge on agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile truce between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".

Family of one-punch attack victim fear £500k compensation could run out
Craig Lewis-Williams needs specialist care for the rest of his life following the November 2021 attack.

Tributes after British teenager dies after road accident in Vietnam
Orla Wates is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".

Forecast for UK to peak at 26C before temperatures plunge
Temperatures could nudge as high as 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday.

Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base
Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.

Books changed my life, says Queen's first reading hero
Selina Brown, from Birmingham, says she is delighted to be the UK's first National Reading Hero.

He stalked me, but I was the one arrested
Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.

How 'world's best keeper' Raya helps Arsenal get back on track
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

Kanye West controversies - how did we get here?
West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say
US officials say they are now "working to support her safe departure from Iraq".

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remand
Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Almost a third of ferry fleet out of action on Scotland's west coast
CalMac's chief executive says an "unprecedented situation" has worsened, with 10 vessels currently unable to sail.

Arrest as £200k stolen from scouts trip fund
The money had been raised towards a scouts trip to Canada, leaving 100 children in the lurch.

Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.

Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time
The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.

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Frank Gardner on why Iran-US ceasefire is 'not the whole story'
Our security correspondent offers his analysis on the two-week ceasefire.

Relive the origins of Panem’s deadliest games
Due to a failed rebellion, a boy and a girl must fight in the annual Hunger Games.

Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars
Thomas Tuchel's doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold and reliance on Harry Kane are confirmed on the England manager's Madrid mission.

Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo
Some of golf's iconic images - from Seve Ballesteros' celebration to Rory McIlroy's roar and Tiger Woods' exhilaration - and the stories behind them.

I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne
England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.

McIlroy ready to enjoy the glorious freedom of being a Masters winner
Twelve months after the greatest moment of his career, Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters looking for a rare back-to-back win.

Legendary manager Lucescu dies days after resigning
Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.

Garcia is good for boxing but a liability - Benn
Conor Benn believes WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is "good for boxing" but says the American is a "liability".