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Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 Milwaukee police officers
One police officer remains in critical condition after responding to the call of a person with a weapon who was firing shots.

Agriculture Secretary says goal is a '100% legal workforce in America' 
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed the massive tax and spending bill moving through Congress, proposed cuts to SNAP and deportations.

A look at officers killed or injured in the line of duty in Wisconsin
Thursday night, two officers were shot in the line of duty in Milwaukee.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer mocks case in closing, says charges 'badly exaggerated'
The music mogul did not testify during the trial, which is in its seventh week.

1-on-1 with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson after 2 MPD officers shot
Johnson said there's a common pattern in violent incidents like this.

Slain Minnesota lawmaker's beloved dog, Gilbert, stays with her as she and her spouse lie in state
He is all but certainly the first dog to receive the honor, having been put down after being badly injured in the attack.

At least 2 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday storms
Both were in La Crosse County and caused tree damage.

Neighbors react after shooting leaves 2 police officers injured
This was the fourth shooting in Milwaukee this year that left at least one officer shot.

The weekend kicks off with quiet weather
Storms exit the forecast for at least a day.

J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products by the end of 2027
This is as the federal government has increased the scrutiny on artificial colors in recent months.

Environmental groups file lawsuit to block 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention center in Florida Everglades
The plan has the backing of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which called the facility "innovative" and "cost-effective."

Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants
The $1 billion in grants for school-based mental health programs were part of a sweeping gun violence bill signed by President Joe Biden in 2022.

Basketball trailblazer Kara Lawson has shot to lead USA squad in LA
The Duke coach is leading the U.S. AmeriCup team that begins play this weekend in Chile.

Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
Prices rose 2.3% in May compared with a year ago, up from just 2.1% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules UW Health not required to recognize nurses’ union
It's backed by previous rulings from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission and the Dane County Circuit Court.

Wisconsin leaders react to shooting of 2 Milwaukee police officers
A 29-year-old officer and 32-year-old officer were shot on Thursday night. One remains in critical condition.

Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison for killing cellmate because he was Black
A jury found Jackson Vogel guilty of first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Micah Laureano at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Milwaukee Bucks select Bogoljub Marković with 47th pick in 2025 NBA Draft
Marković played in 30 games last season with Mega Basket in Serbia’s Adriatic League, averaging 13.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Sen. Ron Johnson won’t say he’s voting against GOP mega bill
In an interview with Spectrum News, the Wisconsin Republican said he hasn’t “put down any red lines.” 

Winnebago County looks forward to future at former UWO Fox Cities campus
It's exploring options for 43-acre site, which it'll take ownership of on July 1.

World News

Backbenchers left feeling bruised after benefit cuts row
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.

The benefits U-turn raises deeper questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave
The UK could see its hottest day of the year on Monday, as a likely heatwave coincides with Glastonbury and Wimbledon.

Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.

Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?
US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.

Glastonbury: The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot
The indie band deliver the hits - while Alanis Morisette, PinkPantheress and Wet Leg also impress.

Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped
Ministers set to abolish bodies which advocate on behalf of patients and support whistleblowers.

In pictures: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding in Venice
The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.

I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.

Pioneering satellite reveals rainforests' hidden worlds
First images from the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite show what lies beneath dense canopies.

'Better dead than single': The dark comedy inspired by 'bleak' dating scene
Kat Sadler and her sister Lizzie Davidson on writing and starring in series two of Such Brave Girls.

'Commercialising concussion': The Australians taking a backyard collision game global
As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.

Doechii: Headlining Glastonbury is part of her five-year plan
The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury.

Lewis Capaldi makes emotional comeback with surprise Glastonbury set
The singer makes his live return at the festival after releasing a new single.

CMAT says she still faces abuse after viral song
The singer spoke to BBC News after her set lit up Glastonbury festival on Friday afternoon.

Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
The UK's biggest festival kicks off this week. Here's who's playing, and a guide to the secret sets.

BBC at Glastonbury: 'We want to give you best seat in house'
A look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring Glastonbury Festival to people across the world.

Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump's orders in birthright citizenship case
Because of the ruling to limit injunctions, Trump's birthright citizenship order will be able to take effect, 30 days after the courts opinion was filed, the court said.

Anthony Zurcher: Supreme Court decision broadens Trump's power
The US's top court limited the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions, making it easier for Trump to carry out his agenda through executive orders.

Archbishop retires amid cathedral behaviour failings
His sudden retirement follows a turbulent period for his Bangor diocese after reports of failings.

'Britain will bake' and 'NHS cash linked to success'
The heatwave engulfing the UK and plans to overhaul the NHS feature in Saturday's papers.

Japan loves them. And now they're in the UK - strawberries and cream sandwiches
Serving strawberries in a sandwich might sound unusual in the UK, but it's nothing new in Japan.

Trump says he would 'absolutely' consider bombing Iran again
The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".

GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.

A 'fake trial': Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers make final arguments to jurors
The rapper's lawyer said women were willing participants in sex acts and denied a broader racketeering scheme.

UK eases Israel travel advice as evacuation effort winds down
The sixth and final scheduled evacuation flight organised by the government is set to depart on Sunday.

MI6 distances its new chief from Nazi grandfather
Blaise Metreweli "neither knew nor met" her grandfather, reportedly a chief Nazi informant during World War Two.

Sportscar maker Lotus considering shifting UK production to US
The BBC understands the car maker is considering the move amid the introduction of US tariffs.

Murder case police find body in search for missing woman
One man has been charged with Reanne Coulson's murder, and another with assisting an offender.

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The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues
Starmer has climbed down on disability benefits cuts.

Is Zohran Mamdani the Democrat’s new secret weapon?
Why New York's mayoral race affects the rest of America