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Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington.

Local leaders react to shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner
The president was uninjured and was hustled away.

Monday brings storms and severe weather risks
Morning storms will help determine how much severe weather we'll see.

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Iran 's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again Sunday as Pakistan scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations.

In Focus: State Rep. Franklin talks about the guidance of AI usage in schools from DPI
Rep. Franklin discussed his bill that targets AI chatbots which could simulate human-like relationships with children.

In Focus: Takeaways from research on students using AI in schools
Dr. Velez discussed the main takeaways from their research on how students in Wisconsin are using AI currently.

In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools
This week on "In Focus," the show focused on AI in education, with an emphasis on the policies and recommendations in place statewide.

Post positions and Morning Line Odds for 2026 Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Here's where each thoroughbred and filly is set to line up at Churchill Downs on May 1 and 2.

Pinball, board games and consoles, oh my!: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The three-day event brings gamers together to celebrate the hobby.

Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

Oshkosh declares State of Emergency as Wisconsin flood issues persist
Fox River on pace to crest next Monday.

Medical College of Wisconsin lab researches impact of psychedelics on the brain
Part of the research is looking at how psychedelics can treat those with mood disorders or battling addiction.

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Weather changes lead to more unpredictable conditions for Wisconsin farmers
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office confirms the growing season has been starting earlier due to warming temperatures.

World News

Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting
CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reports the suspect wrote a document saying he wanted to target Trump administration officials. He is due in court on Monday.

King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador
The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor has widened, study finds
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying causes of the fall.

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.

Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
Political violence has escalated in Colombia ahead of next month's presidential election.

Shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

What we know about the incident
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

The Papers: 'Washington in shock' and 'King keeps calm'
The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner dominates Monday's front pages.

The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years
The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.

Canada's Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test
Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.

World's longest tiramisu record broken in London
One-hundred Italian chefs gathered at Chelsea Town Hall to break the world record.

Car bomb explosion at police station treated as attempted murder
The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins
Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.

O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish
The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the Scot closed the deficit to two frames.

Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.