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Evidence used against Judge Hannah Dugan released after verdict
Newly released audio files, emails and video show how federal prosecutors built their case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

Packers wait on quarterbacks as they prepare for Ravens
The Packers play their last home game of the season Saturday night at Lambeau Field against the Baltimore Ravens.

Section Yellow celebrates sobriety at Lambeau Field
All season long, one organization is helping Packers fans maintain their sobriety.

Making spirits and streets bright: Milwaukee DPW clears leaves ahead of holidays
As of last Friday, Milwaukee’s DPW said it has completed 90% of the leaf collection.

Quiet weather lasts a little bit longer
Icy spots are possible during Christmas Eve festivities.

Judge Hannah Dugan’s attorneys say they’ll seek a new trial
Her team asked for more time to file a motion for a new trial on Tuesday.

NICU patients spread holiday cheer as they celebrate their first Christmas
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) were decked out in their holiday best attire and festive backdrops.

Evers invests $6.3 million in affordable workforce housing projects
It will support five new housing projects around the state, creating 521 workforce housing units.

Morgan Geyser’s conditional release revoked
Geyser and her attorney did not fight the revocation.

Pacific moisture brings heavy rain and Northeast sees snow for holiday travel
Travel may be difficult along Southern California and the Northeast today.

Wisconsin speed skater Jordan Stolz prepares for upcoming Olympic Games
“He’s a generational talent,” Corby said. “It just doesn’t come along. Someone who is this good doesn’t come along very often."

Study shows southeast Wisconsin waterways are seeing rising chloride levels
Chloride levels in waterways have skyrocketed over the past 60 years partially due to the overuse of road salt.

Everyday Hero: Fisher House to bring free 5-star stays to Madison VA
The home will offer free lodging for veterans and families during treatment.

'It takes a village': Milwaukee's Salvation Army feeds thousands on Christmas
The Salvation Army in Milwaukee has served a Christmas meal for almost 40 years.

AAA: More than 2.4 million Wisconsinites projected to travel for the holidays
AAA predicted that 122.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this year between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1.

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multi-state emissions allegations
AGs said the automaker equipped over 211,000 vehicles with devices that controlled emissions during tests but reduced those controls during operations

4 people arrested on 17 human trafficking charges connected to Franklin strip club
A former employee of the On The Border Gentlemen’s Club in Franklin told police employers benefited from commercial sex acts at the business.

Overtime loss to Bears sticks with Packers fans
The Green Bay Packers have endured several key injuries in the final weeks of the regular season.

'It's a tough pill to swallow': Public records detail flood victims' complaints to the state
Spectrum News spoke to one of the flood victims who filed one.

West Allis Mayor Dan Devine talks 'Visit Stallis' campaign, city cleaning up from flooding
The Visit Stallis campaign aims to give a positive association to the city's name and image.

World News

Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.

New Epstein files detail email by 'A' from 'Balmoral', Trump trips and possible co-conspirators
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away
There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.

Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.

Murdoch family feud - how Rupert may have fallen out with three of his children forever
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms?
Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.

Canal collapse will massively affect business, says owner of narrowboat hire firm
Paul Donnelly says it will affect how many people book on to hire his canal boats.

Stokes calls for empathy for his players after Ashes criticism
Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols
The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and two UK campaigners over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place.

Winnie-the-Pooh brings 100 years of fame to forest
A series of events will take place in and around Ashdown Forest to mark the famous bear's centenary.

Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress
Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.

Does religion have a role to play in sport?
Athletes and footballers tell us if talking about their faith impacts how they are treated in sport.

How gun plot targeting Jewish community was stopped
Two men planned an attack in Greater Manchester and a third man failed to report the plan.

When turkeys were walked to London for Christmas
Before railways and refrigeration, the birds had to make the long journey to market on foot.

Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.

Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey
The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach.

'Hero' boy saves mum at the wheel on ill-fated Christmas trip
Nicola Crump says her son is her "little hero" after his quick thinking prevented a serious crash.

Fourth Palestine Action hunger striker ends protest after 50 days
Eight people have taken part in a hunger strike, with several incidents of protesters being hospitalised.

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
An explosion was detonated after police approached a 'suspicious' individual in Moscow, authorities said.

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear

First batch of Epstein files released
Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos
Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope
England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.