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Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
After deliberating for nearly six hours, a jury composed of seven men and five woman reached the verdict.

U.S. Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data
The move comes one week after the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted against the Justice Department's request for the data.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
He’s more concerned with returning to the floor and getting the Bucks to start winning consistently again.

Attorney weighs in on decision to not have Judge Hannah Dugan testify
The jury began deliberating in the high-profile trial Thursday.

'Crochet Kid' Jonah Larson pleads no contest in sexual assault case
Larson rose to national fame for sharing his crochet work online as a young child. The “Crochet Kid” eventually turned his crocheting into a business.

Preparing for dangerous weather sweeping across Wisconsin
On Tuesday, the first round of freezing rains left cars stranded along the interstate in northeastern Wisconsin.

National flag football tournament heads to Eau Claire
Over the past 20 years, more than 3,000 student-athletes who have played in Pylon 7on7 committed to Division I programs.

Winter taking a toll: Companies see a surge in ice dam-related calls
Moran said the weather this year has led to more calls for service and a much earlier start to the season than he’s had before.

Bill to remove gray wolf from endangered species list passes U.S. House
Wisconsin Republicans supported the measure; the state's Democrats didn't.

Mild temperatures ahead Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

Snow showers and a flash freeze possible tonight
Road conditions may quickly turn dangerous through the night.

DHS: 2 Wisconsin children die from respiratory illnesses
The DHS said respiratory illness activity is increasing in the state.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bears game
This is only the second time that the Packers have played in Denver in the month of December.

State Building Commission approves $131 million to build new juvenile correctional facility in Fitchburg
It’s part of a larger plan to move juveniles from the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools, which are both located in Irma.

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb says he plans to 'take a break' from his radio show
Gottlieb has been coaching while also maintaining his national sports talk radio show ever since Green Bay hired him in May 2024.

Winter weather returns for the official start of winter
We return back below average for the first day of winter.

Republican bill would amend definition of abortion in Wisconsin
The bill passed in the State Seante and is making its way through the Assembly.

NORAD continues Santa Tracker tradition for 70th year
They've been tracking his flight path since 1955.

Packers' Hafley makes big prediction about Parsons while noting how defense can thrive without him
The Packers visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday with the NFC North lead up for grabs.

Slender Man attacker won't contest state's effort to revoke release privileges after escape
Morgan Geyser's attorney, Tony Cotton, sent a letter to the court Tuesday saying that she will not fight the petition.

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Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
The trade minister says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

Watch: Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed gifted A$2.5m (£1.24m) in hospital
Australia's prime minister visited Ahmed in hospital as he's treated for shooting injuries.

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, police say
The suspect ‍in ​last week's ‌mass shooting at Brown University has also been linked by police to the murder of an MIT professor on Monday.

Millions head home for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

Head century drives England closer to Ashes defeat
England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

'Don't touch me' - Joshua pushes Paul's fist away ahead of controversial bout
Anthony Joshua pushed Jake Paul's fist away from his face and told him "don't touch me" as the pair faced off at Thursday's weigh-in in Miami.

TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban
The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

How much more will your Christmas dinner cost this year?
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.

Golfer Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.

Bondi bravery: Lifeguards, a 'superhero' mum and a couple who died fighting
One father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision.

Weekly quiz: Why has Charlotte Church given up deodorant?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Faisal Islam: Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?
The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way'
There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

The Papers: 'Mortgage price war in spring' and 'Fresh heir'
Labour's violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday's papers.

Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash
Officials confirmed Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among those who boarded the small plane that crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina.

Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.7bn last month.

Mum 'baffled' smacking was legal as data shows no convictions since Welsh ban
A Welsh government review shows out-of-court education is preferred to prosecuting parents.

Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.

Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms
The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting
The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.

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Is The Economy On The Up?
Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since 2023.

Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets?
Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair after giving rare interviews

Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas
Mockumentary in which Philomena Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas.

Head century drives England closer to Ashes defeat
England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

'No fear' but spectacle and serious risk looms large over Paul v Joshua
BBC Sport breaks down one of the most controversial fights of the decade, as Britain's Anthony Joshua says he will not carry Jake Paul for one second longer than he has to.

Beau Greaves - how far can darts' rising star go?
Rising darts star Beau Greaves begins her World Championship campaign against 22nd seed Daryl Gurney on Friday.

Lots more to achieve after incredible year - McIlroy
Newly crowned Sports Personality of the Year winner Rory McIlroy says he has "a lot more I want to achieve" after an "incredible" 2025.