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Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks
He's using a social media post to brand the federal judge who issued the ruling Friday as “an anti Trump Hater.”

U.S. says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

How old pic of Wisconsin backroom became horror flick 'Backrooms'
The new movie hits theaters nationwide this weekend.

Beloit woman continues family's legacy of homeownership
Victoria McAlister is celebrating nearly two years as a homeowner.

More than 200 Wisconsin National Guard troops return after yearlong deployment in Middle East
Troops were treated to a warm welcome home by family and friends at Appleton Flight Center.

Milwaukee County honors Treatment Court graduates
The program is geared to help Milwaukee County residents rebuild their lives and reconnect with their families.

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging congressional maps
A group called the Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy argues that the current maps are anti-competitive gerrymandering.

Superintendents of state's largest school districts call for more support from lawmakers
The calls come following the failure of the $1.8B budget surplus spending deal in the State Legislature.

UWM takes home first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years, defeating Auburn 13-8
The Panthers pulled ahead early, making the score 10-0 by the fourth inning.

Dane County man urges vigilance after coyote attack
Jeff Marks said it happened just a few doors down from his home.

Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals
He is appealing the suspension so he will be available Friday night when the Brewers open a three-game series at Houston.

Wisconsin Congressman seeks more regulation of dog breeding facilities
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, says he’s trying to make sure they’re not hurting animals.

Why levels of depression, loneliness remain high in Wisconsin
Gallup data shows elevated levels since COVID-19 pandemic haven't subsided.

24-year-old man killed after boat falls on him at Milwaukee marina
The man was working at the CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee when it happened.

New state laws for ATV/UTV riders start June 1
It comes as fatal ATV/UTV crashes reached near-record levels last year.

The cheesehead hat is a sunny nod to America's 'Hold my beer' exuberance
The hat was created in the late 1980s in response to the taunting faced by supporters of sports teams in Wisconsin.

Packers hold Organized Team Activities while keeping an eye on injuries
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Micah Parsons is doing well in his return from an ACL injury.

Milwaukee School Board approves $1.6 billion budget
The Milwaukee School Board approved a $1.6 billion budget for the upcoming school year Thursday night.

Clean Wisconsin report says farmers are key in reducing carbon emissions
Wisconsin aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

World News

Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP

Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

How Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.

Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

Tip Toe's creator Russell T Davies: 'I wish television could change the world'
BBC News given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

Inside Australia’s mouse nightmare: The farmers living with a rodent plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Killer fungus could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Jeremy Clarkson's choir wins Britain's Got Talent
The farmers' choir is the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.

Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

River search under way for missing boy, 11
Searches are taking place at the River Don in Mexborough after reports a boy entered the water.

Rare ancient rainforest in Northern Ireland set to come back to life
Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.

Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour
US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June.

I invited guests to play with a bomb in my garden
Valerie Smith refused to leave when a gardener found a bomb in her garden.

Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile'
Louis the St Bernard enjoys riding around town, and people often stop to take photos, his owner says.

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Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad
Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher is a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.

'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

Sabalenka v Osaka first French Open women's night match since 2023
Aryna Sabalenka's fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women's match to take place in the French Open's night-time slot since 2023.

PSG retain Champions League with penalty shootout win over Arsenal
Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.

PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'
Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.