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Wisconsin faith leaders on edge following San Diego mosque shooting
On Tuesday, investigators searched the homes of two teenage gunmen, who are believed to have killed three people at a San Diego Mosque Monday.

Memorial Day cookouts will cost more, as higher fuel prices impact the cost of food
According to the Consumer Price Index, just from March to April, the price of uncooked ground beef and whole milk each rose about 3%.

Eric Nehm talks Giannis' future with the Bucks, hiring of Taylor Jenkins
Nehm also reflects on what the Bucks will do with the 10th pick in the NBA Draft and the chance for the Bucks to contend next year.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Port of Green Bay reopens from flooding
Fast waters from April flooding dent economic impact of Port of Green Bay.

Records: Hundreds of police calls per year to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Police Department records show 1,375 calls over the last 5.25 years.

Local Wisconsin theater receives national recognition from Tony Awards
American Players Theatre is getting a moment in the spotlight.

Beaver Dam man charged in disappearance of his wife
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New Berlin Veterans Memorial honors the fallen
Mary Jane Whitty, president of the organization, joined Spectrum News to talk about NBVMS’ mission.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Businesses face varied futures as Boomers sell, retire
About 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses could be up for sale in the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Janesville grandmother turns wedding gowns into angel gowns
Rosann Cassiopi volunteers 40 hours a week making angel gowns for national nonprofit.

How biomarkers blood tests can help detect dementia
The test looks for proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener
Christian Yelich went deep for the second straight day as Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to improve to 9-2 in its last 11 games.

Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

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Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?
Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.

Twenty-two years in the making - how Arsenal celebrated title win
Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour every second of it on Tuesday night.

Friendship or geopolitics? BBC breaks down Xi and Putin relationship
The BBC’s Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the Russian and Chinese leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.

Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.

Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.

Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs.

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?
The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe
The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

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The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win
The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners.

Title despair & Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.

The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety
A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.