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Could rain chances bring some fright to Halloween?
Luckily, most of the weekend is shaping up to be dry, cloudy and seasonable.

Get outside Wednesday before rain returns overnight
Highs return back well above average.

Dennis Krause Blog: Rays stay alive and break Brewers' hearts
Brewers fans have waited since 1970 for a championship. They’ll have to wait a little longer.

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep
The series moves on to Game 5.

Brewers' Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief record as World Series Game 4 goes to extras
Ashby followed with a scoreless 10th and hasn't allowed a run in 17 2/3 innings in nine postseason appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers take moment to honor Bob Uecker during World Series
Major League Baseball has an annual tradition of acknowledgement during the Fall Classic in partnership with Stand Up to Cancer.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are World Series-ready
The World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 333 of the 335 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Josh Jacobs says Packers running backs must help out their injury-riddled offensive line
Jacobs is confident that he has shaken off the rust that came from missing the first six games of the season while on the commissioner’s exempt list.

Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games
Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million.

Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title
They're sipping Wisconsin beers in the parking lot and chanting “Let's go Brewers” in the stands.

Supper club puts spooky twist on Wisconsin tradition
Candlelit elegance will meet the eerie mysteries of Wisconsin’s past at Dawn Manor, a supper club overlooking Mirror Lake in Baraboo.

The Brewers' World Series run a hit for tourism, business
Experts say the impact's immediate and long-lasting.

Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.

Brewers fans take over St. Petersburg before Game 3
Brewers fans packed St. Petersburg bars before Game 3 of the World Series, bringing Milwaukee energy near Tropicana Field hours before first pitch.

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax
Gasser faced the minimum over six dominant innings, pitching the Brewers to the brink of their first championship in a 10-1 win over the Rays.

3 things to watch in Packers v. Panthers
This is already the second Thursday night game for the Packers this season.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

Everyday Hero: Winchester quilt shop raises money for local veterans’ Honor Flight
Primitive Gatherings aims to fund an entire flight for local veterans.

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

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Key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

The main announcements from the Budget - and how they will be funded
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.

Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

What we know about the crash so far
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.

Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).

Russell Brand tells court allegations have been 'deeply traumatic'
The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

Blindfolded wife 'felt stranger's hand' during sex with husband, court told
Four men are currently on trial accused of sexual offences against Joanne Young, which they deny.

'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for hotel explosive device, police say
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.

US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
Huerta fought for farm workers' rights in the 1960s and 1970s and had continued to work addressing immigration and voting issues.

What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

Israel's election result is messy - here's why
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.

Losing my legs ended my football dream - now skiing gives me freedom
Adam Golebiewski was only 17 when he needed a double amputation after a car crash.

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

Legal bid to overturn Drumcree march ban fails
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that Sir Chris Bryant's decision made on 9 October was lawful.

Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January
Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.

Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.

Bonfire Night policing in Scotland will be 'largest operation since Trump visit'
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed to deal with fireworks-related disorder, a European football match and potential protests in Glasgow.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

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Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.

Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.