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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16
The win sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.

World Cup brings economic boost to South Milwaukee
The FIFA World Cup has captured the attention of soccer fans around the world and right here in Wisconsin.

'We all pull for each other.': Joey Ortiz talks special Brewers season so far
Ortiz details what makes this Milwaukee Brewers team so special.

Lake Geneva businesses ready for Independence Day weekend despite heat wave
Visitors are already converging on Lake Geneva, the popular lakeside destination has become a go-to spot for summer celebrations.

Senate Republicans request more documents from Department of Justice
The request is a continuation of the Senate's investigation into outside influences possibly affecting the DOJ.

Storms caused damage from Ripon to Green Bay Wednesday morning
Much of Wisconsin is enduring high temperatures and humidity.

Heat holds in central and eastern U.S. mid to late week
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.

Summerfest allows sealed water bottles amid extreme heat
Officials said they're making the temporary changes as temperatures are predicted to stay in the 80s and 90s.

More heat, humidity and storms ahead
Some storms may be strong to severe Wednesday night into Thursday.

‘Feels like I've made it:’ Congressional Art Competition winner visits D.C.
Isabella Rotizza, a high school sophomore, won the competition in Rep. Bryan Steil’s district.

Physical therapist shares insight to prevent golf injuries
Physical therapist Dan Leib joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about what golfers can do to stay healthy throughout the season.

UW hires Shawn Eichorst as its new athletic director
Eichorst replaces interim A.D. Marcus Sedberry and Chris McIntosh, who left U.W. in April to take a job with the Big Ten.

Foods to Help You Cool Down
Consider adding a few foods to your diet to help combat the extreme heat.

MLB selects Rattlers’ Luis Peña, No. 1 Brewers prospect Jesús Made for All-Star Future Game
Peña has made a name for himself while with the Rattlers this season.

How hot was it in Wisconsin on the last day of June?
Here's what the NWS preliminarily recorded during the heat wave.

Where to see July 4 fireworks this year in Wisconsin
Here’s some fireworks and celebrations happening in major Wisconsin cities.

Thousands without power in Fox Valley area as storms roll through
The outages come as Wisconsin is facing a heat wave, coupled with humid conditions.

President Trump approves $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers criticized Trump, saying he and Wisconsinites "will believe it when we see it."

Connecting Milwaukee teens to summer work
Milwaukee County, city and school district leaders are offering paid internships to high school students.

Where you can see the Bob Uecker documentary
Marcus Theaters in Wisconsin will host the film across 14 of its theaters.

World News

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

Watch: People smuggler tracked down and confronted by BBC
A convicted people smuggler is living in Leicestershire and seeking asylum while working illegally, the BBC can reveal.

At least 13 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the 'most massive attack on the capital' by Russia.

Victims of forced adoption to get formal apology after years campaigning
The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

Third UK heatwave increasingly likely as 30C temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK

Race Across the World winner's car smashed into and laptop stolen before kids' mental health talk
Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.

The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.

Highland masterpiece by Queen Victoria's favourite artist sells for £5.9m
Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for one of his works.

Tuchel urges parents to let kids stay up for England game
England manager Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let their children stay up to watch England take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup.

'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?
BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadium.

USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?

Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit
Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it?
As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?
The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.

From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested
The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.

Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.

Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer
A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.

Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

Attempted murder arrest over shooting of boy, 16
A 17-year-old is in custody as a boy, 16, remains in a critical condition in hospital, say police.

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Let children stay up for England-Mexico - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let their children stay up to watch England take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup.