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House Democrats probe Trump dinner with oil executives, reported $1 billion ask
The Washington Post reported last week that Trump told oil executives they should raise $1 billion for him in exchange for favorable policies.

Biden administration says Wisconsin received $6.9 billion in infrastructure funding
It's been used for roads, bridges and replacing lead pipes.

White House pledges to veto House GOP bill aiming to force weapons to Israel
Some Democrats might join Republicans in supporting the legislation.

Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
A spokesperson for publisher Penguin Random House Canada said Munro died Monday at home in Port Hope, Ontario.





'Nobody should go without taking their chronic medication' How local pharmacies are dealing with the Ascension Health cyberattack
Dr. Zaibak also stressed that no one should worry, and to call your pharmacist if you have any questions while the Ascension systems remain down.

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality
Prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports gambling debts during a yearslong scheme.

Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen cross-examination to continue Thursday
Donald Trump is the first president to stand trial on criminal charges.

Wisconsin Senate overrides 9 of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes
Unlike in the Senate, Republicans are two seats short of a two-thirds majority in the Assembly, which currently has no plans to vote on the measures.





NFL Draft 'handoff' from Detroit to Green Bay
Detroit hosted the even last month and the NFL said more than 750,000 attended over three days.

Ship had electrical power issues before Baltimore bridge crash, NTSB says
The Dali vessel had experienced two blackouts during in-port maintenance hours before the ship's departure.

'You are not alone': In Kyiv, Blinken vows support for Ukraine as Russia ramps up new offensive
Blinken’s trip comes three weeks after Congress passed a foreign aid package that included $61 billion for Ukraine.

New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL
A new bill in Congress would open the floodgates for international athletes.





Basketball broadcaster Doug Gottlieb moves into coaching ranks as he takes over Green Bay's program
Green Bay announced Tuesday that Gottlieb will take over for Sundance Wicks. Wicks left the Phoenix after one year to take over Wyoming’s program.

70 years later, work of Brown v. Board of Education is 'ongoing,' AG Garland says
The Education and Justice departments hosted an event marking the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

The U.S. is wrapping up a pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea. But danger and uncertainty lie ahead
Relief groups say Israel hasn't improved the humanitarian access and safety promised after an Israeli attack killed a team with World Central Kitchen.

Military hearing officer deciding whether to recommend court-martial for Pentagon leaker
Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents.





Sunny and pleasant for Wednesday
Clouds finally clear out of southern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override 9 Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
It comes less than six months before the November election.

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
Thee Environmental Protection Agency's ASPECT plane could have provided crucial data about the chemicals spewing into the air around East Palestine.

Judge rejects Hunter Biden’s bid to delay gun trial
The case will go to trial next month.

World News

Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere
Millions of litres of raw sewage was pumped into one of the UK's most famous lakes after a fault.

Home Office asks Windrush man's son for DNA test
Dijoun Jhagroo-Bryan says the request to prove his relationship to his dad was "outrageous".

Huge manhunt after French prison officers killed in ambush
Armed men rammed a prison van at a tollbooth, opened fire on officers and fled with prisoner Mohamed Amra.

Co-op Live arena finally opens doors after delays
The troubled new Manchester arena finally opens its doors to the public at the fourth attempt.





First portrait of King since coronation unveiled
Queen Camilla is said to have looked at the painting and told the artist: "Yes, you've got him."

Trump's lawyer attacks Cohen in hush-money trial
The defence team questioned the credibility of Trump's former lawyer, who said he lied for the ex-President.

Israel and Egypt row over reopening Rafah border crossing
Israel says Egypt must reopen the crossing - but Egypt says Israel's military operation there is blocking aid.

Three in court over alleged plot to attack Jewish community
Three men are accused of planning a gun attack on the Jewish community in North-West England.





Diana's ex-chauffeur settles slander claim against BBC
Stephen Davies lost his job six months after a BBC journalist falsely said he had been feeding stories to a newspaper about the princess.

Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98
As well as Super Gran she appeared in a number of stage productions, radio plays and other TV shows.

Child, 3, in car driven at 150mph to escape police
The child was seen sitting on the knee of a passenger as an Audi A3 sped away, police say.

The Papers: King's new portrait and US warnings to Georgia
A new portrait of King Charles unveiled on Tuesday features on a number of Wednesday's front pages.





Republicans flock to court to show they stand with Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance reflects how the fate of the ex-president and his party are intertwined.

Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine
The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

'Every day, I visit the place my brother was last seen'
Jack O'Sullivan, a 23-year-old student, never returned home from a house party two months ago.

Spy scam victim: 'I'll never get my £850k back'
Carolyn Woods faces an ongoing legal fight after being duped by conman Mark Acklom.





In pictures: Kate Moss among stars at Gucci show
Salma Hayek and Dua Lipa were also at the event which saw the Tate Modern transformed for the show.

Ukraine war in maps: Russian attacks near Kharkiv
Russian forces make "tactically significant advances" near Kharkiv, with the war now in its third year.

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Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
The Canadian writer was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".





Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv.

Protests as Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law
The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.

Nottingham killer's sentence not unduly lenient, judges rule
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility.

Rory McIlroy files for divorce in week of US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy files a petition to a Florida court to end his seven-year marriage with Erica.





My emails look ludicrous, says ex-Post Office PR boss
During his time at the Post Office, Mark Davies presided over an aggressive media strategy.

Ancient trees reveal last summer hottest in 2,000 years
Clues hidden deep in their trunks shows just how unprecedented last year's heat was.

Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero
Keeper Stefan Ortega's brilliant cameo at Spurs puts Manchester City on the brink of a fourth successive Premier League title.

'Foundations really fragile' at Spurs - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says the "foundations are really fragile" at the club after Tuesday's defeat by Manchester City ended their hopes of Champions League football.





Aston Villa reach Champions League for first time
Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League for the first time after top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur lost to Manchester City on Tuesday.

McIlroy files for divorce in week of US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy files a petition to a Florida court to end his seven-year marriage with Erica.

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

Georgia protests: Is 'Russia law' a threat to democracy?
Moscow and the EU compete for influence in Tbilisi