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‘We protect our beer more than our ballots': Wisconsin Congressman sponsors sweeping election reform legislation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the MEGA Act, which would require a photo ID to vote.

Green Bay women's basketball team flying high
It's nearly as consistent as winter in Green Bay. The Phoenix women's basketball team is having a great season. This year is no exception.

‘It's about jobs, rural economies’: Conversations about cannabis continue at the Wisconsin Capitol
This week, Democrats proposed legalizing marijuana, along with a path to expunge and review sentences for those convicted of a cannabis-related crime.

Measles case on UW-Madison campus leads to list of community exposure sites
This marks the second measles case in Wisconsin so far this year.

State budget committee releases $10M for new behavioral health hospital
The new facility will be constructed on an 18-acre wooded site in Chippewa Valley and will serve children, teens, and adults.

Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants
More than $7.5 million in harbor improvements expected through state program.

Making our way out of the freezer
20s are likely on Wednesday with 30s back to end the week.

Fond du Lac mother charged with child neglect causing death after 12-year-old son dies
Tina Beauprey brought her son to the hospital on Dec. 5, where investigators say he was already dead. An autopsy revealed he was likely starved.

Measles case confirmed in Dane County by Wisconsin DHS, connected to UW-Madison
Here's a list of campus locations where people may have been exposed.

Wisconsin plow crews help clean up North Carolina following snowstorm
In total, teams were able to plow 255 sites, varying from Walgreens to Home Depot to airports and more.

Northeast Wisconsin day care worker awaits trial for giving melatonin to babies
Annalee Salas Nitz admitted last November to law enforcement officers that she put melatonin in the food of two children at the daycare.

Milwaukee residents pack town hall over ICE concerns
Host of the event, Third District Ald. Alex Brower, said his big takeaway was a call to action.

Everyday Hero: See the ICU dolls calming patients in Monroe
A Green County nurse turned Facebook freebies into ICU therapy tools.

Education leaders jumpstart Wisconsin's declining enrollment with school choice open enrollment week
Carol Shires, vice president of operations at School Choice Wisconsin, said she hopes school choice week creates interest in the state’s schools.

The intersection of AI and the Universities of Wisconsin
President Jay Rothman maps out the future of artificial intelligence on campus.

Dane County investigates series of overnight break-ins
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating at least eight different crimes that occurred on Monday morning

Ski and snowboard clubs see positive impact of earlier winter weather
Skiing Wisconsin Executive Director Jim Engel said weather has allowed the ski business to have a “fantastic start.”

New high-tech scanners coming to all MPS high school and traditional middle schools
MPS plans to have the high-tech scanners installed and fully operational by mid-April.

State lawmakers weigh in on whether stalled postpartum Medicaid bill will pass this session
Last November, Democrats hit a procedural roadblock when they tried to force a floor vote on the measure.

Blair cheese plant to lay off 86 workers as it transitions to cottage cheese production
It comes amid a rising demand for the product in recent years.

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Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein
The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate.

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.

Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

Two men killed in light aircraft crash, police say
A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough.

Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim
Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation.

Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

Prince Edward says it's 'important' to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows
The Duke of Edinburgh is the first senior royal to speak about the new Epstein documents.

Who is in the Epstein files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.

Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

My shock at becoming a mum after teenage cancer treatment
A woman left in chronic pain after cancer as a 13-year-old describes "pure joy" at having a baby.

Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
The former first lady was married to William Stevenson for five years in the 1970s.

Burglar who 'targeted' Anya Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed
Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

Statue of world champion boxer stolen from park
The artwork depicting Teddy Baldock was taken from a park in Poplar on Sunday.

Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river
Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024.

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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller
England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.

'It hurts me' - Guardiola vows to speak up on conflicts
Pep Guardiola has spoken passionately about children being killed and injured in conflict zones across the world, saying the footage he sees "hurts me".