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U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on foreign policy grounds, judge rules
Salah Sarsour was detained in Milwaukee in March by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

9 people taken to hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning
The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a homeowner in the Town of Osceola at around 2:05 a.m. with reports that multiple people had symptoms.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Poll: While national conditions are ‘dreadful’ for GOP, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates are neck-and-neck
Democrat David Crowley is only leading Republican Tom Tiffany by three points in the race for Wisconsin governor.

World leaders discuss global trade policies in Milwaukee
The talks are taking place as President Trump continues to enforce tariffs on several of the countries attending the Milwaukee meetings.

What's new and what's changing for 2027 Medicare plans
Medicare plans for 2027 increasing costs and reducing some benefits.

9 vehicles involved in fire inside Froedtert parking structure
One person was injured, and took themselves to the Froedtert emergency department before crews arrived.

Packers add guard Kevin Zeitler and lose receiver Jayden Reed for the rest of the season
Reed will have season-ending surgery after injuring his neck in the first quarter of the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the Jets on Sept. 20.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 16 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Soggy, gloomy Thursday ahead for most
Widespread rain will make for a soggy Thursday for many.

Aurora NICU babies batting up for Brewers postseason run
These sweet babies are rooting for a pitch-perfect postseason.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

UW Health at Meriter trains AI to help guide NICU breathing procedures
Researchers are taking video from those procedures, cutting it into thousands of frames and using the images to teach AI to recognize anatomy.

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Milwaukee VA trains staff as veteran suicide prevention efforts expand
The Milwaukee VA is training staff and expanding crisis care as more Wisconsin veterans call 988 and use free emergency mental health services.

Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series
Ortiz hurt his right knee while trying to make a play on a foul ball Thursday in Philadelphia.

Harlem Globetrotters announce 5 tour stops in Wisconsin
The lineup includes the team's traditional New Year's Eve show in Milwaukee, dating back to the 1960s.

Dairy farmers discuss labor shortages, milk prices at World Dairy Expo
The 59th annual World Dairy Expo is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., bringing dairy farmers and industry companies together.

Brewers prepare for playoff opener at American Family Field
The Brewers play Saturday against the winner of the Cubs-Padres series.

De Pere, Milwaukee advance 1-year data center moratoriums
Both measures still need final approval from their respective common councils.

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Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Iran's foreign minister has responded, saying the PM was "barking up the wrong tree".

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

Teens who died in car that entered River Wear named
Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.

Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, Burnham tells BBC
The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.

What we know about stabbing on Israel-bound plane
A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.

'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.

Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.

Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.

NHS trust admits 'failing families' over stillbirths
An independent review ordered by the trust finds systemic issues lay at the heart of the failures.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.

Bayeux Tapestry tour added for blind people after legal threat
The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour for people with impaired vision.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs
Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures tell BBC Sport.

Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Manchester City to the plight of his own club Everton.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.