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Woman who left toddler on porch blames mother
The woman said there were two reasons she ran back to her car and left the child alone on a stranger's porch

Investigators probe foul play in couple's Grand Canyon plunge
Investigators said they haven't ruled out foul play in the Grand Canyon deaths of an Arizona couple, who apparently plunged from an overlook on the national park's South Rim. Garret Bonkowski, 25, and his girlfriend, Jessica Bartz, 22, were found dead on Oct. 1, about two weeks after they entered the park, according to National Park Service investigators. Hikers discovered their bodies below the Trailview 2 Overlook. "We know they came from the...

Cops: Gang member ordered shooting that killed boy, 2
A shooting that killed a 2-year-old boy on Chicago's Northwest Side earlier this month was ordered by a longtime gang member who lived on the block and was upset that an argument had broken out during a birthday party, according to Chicago police. 

How tiny homes are helping cash-strapped teachers in Arizona
After recent walkouts by educators demanding pay increases, one school district is getting creative in helping teachers' living costs

Watch NASA release 450,000 gallons of water in 1 minute
That is a lot of water.

Creators talk about justice and ‘Making a Murderer: Part 2’
Upon its premiere in late 2015, Netflix’s Making a Murderer became an instant phenomenon.

Fans raise money to get girl 'queen' replica of sword she pulled from lake
<p>An 8-year-old girl who heroically pulled an ancient Viking sword from a lake in Sweden, will likely receive her very own handmade version of the weapon to remember the fateful day she become a "queen."</p>

Blanket of spider webs
Spiders spin webs that cover trees, shrubs and every other surface at the banks of Lake Vistonida in Greece.

The best hidden gems on Netflix
Don't sleep on these streaming masterpieces.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hemsworth hit the beach, plus more celeb pics
Star Tracks: Monday, Oct. 22, 2018

Orlando Bloom 'ready to settle down with' with Katy Perry: source
Orlando Bloom 'Is Ready to Settle Down' with Katy Perry, Says Source

Eva Longoria cuddles four-month-old son as they style matching outfits
She has been over the moon ever since giving birth to baby Santiago over the summer. And Eva Longoria shared yet another heart-melting snap of life as a new mother on Sunday.

Mena Suvari quietly marries husband No. 3: ‘Third time's a charm'
She said “I do” … again! Mena Suvari quietly married her boyfriend of two years, Michael Hope. “It’s great. I’m really happy. We’re happy,” the American Beauty actress confirmed to Us Weekly exclusively at Last Chance for Animals’ Annual Celebrity Benefit at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, October 21. “Third time’s a charm!” Celebrity Weddings of 2018 Though it is unclear when the couple tied the knot, Suvari couldn’t help but...

Ariana Grande's retail therapy, empty engagement to ex Pete Davidson
A new report also reveals how far they got into wedding planning before their breakup.

The Rock shows off ripped body from intense movie prep: pic
No matter how cut he is, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson knows he can always improve on his muscle mass. As he captioned a shirtless pic of his ripped, six-pack abs and bulging biceps on Instagram October 21, “Dialed in &amp; hit the mark. 260lbs of attitude &amp; classy cuss words.” Best Celebrity Diet Tricks: Nutrition Secrets That Give Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, More Their Hot Bodies The actor revealed that he worked on his chiseled body to shoot Hobbs...

The 50 best TV show seasons of all time, according to critics
Shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Wire" consistently won over critics, and their best seasons have set a standard for what great TV looks like.

Top takeaways from Sunday's Week 7 NFL action
<p>Sunday’s Week 7 NFL slate was about as weird as it gets. In the states, it started with the Cleveland Browns playing their fourth overtime game this season, losing yet again in a heartbreaker.</p>

Carruth released from prison after serving 18 years for murder plot
Former NFL player Rae Carruth is out of prison after serving 18 years for the slaying of his pregnant girlfriend. The former first-round draft pick was released from Sampson Correctional Institution in North Carolina early Monday. "I’m excited about just being out of here," he told WSOC by phone a few days before his release. "I’m nervous just about how I’ll be received by the public. I still have to work. I still have to live. I have to exist...

Winners and losers from NFL Week 7
<p>If we’re being honest, there was a ton of really bad football on display during the action in NFL Week 7.</p>

World Series: Two power teams face off in marquee matchup
Boston has the edge in our book, but only a slight one, so look forward to a super competitive Fall Classic

Ronaldo defends himself against rape accusations
Speaking publicly for the first time since being accused of rape, Cristiano Ronaldo has defended himself against the allegations and says he is confident the truth will come out in the case.The soccer superstar has been accused of rape in the United States. Kathryn Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit last month in Nevada claiming Ronaldo raped her in his Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. Police also reopened an investigation into the allegation at her request.

Jets WR apologizes for throwing ball at referee
Robby Anderson apologized after Sunday's loss to the Vikings after he threw a football in the direction of an official.

Paul, Rondo beef goes back to 2008 Team USA decision
The brawl between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets shed some light on why Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul don't get along.

Victims of Iowa coach can still come forward, agent says
Many of the 400 boys who were sexually exploited by an Iowa basketball coach are only learning now what happened to them months or years ago and some have still yet to be identified or contacted,...

This annual retirement expense has hit $100K and is still rising
Growing older can come at a high price, at least according to new data from Genworth Financial. The annual median cost of a private room in a nursing home has hit $100,375, due to a rising number of aging adults who need skilled care.

25 things that are worth splurging on
These are the products and experiences worth splurging on.

Avoid these costly Medicare mistakes
Retirees, Avoid These 11 Costly Medicare Mistakes

Here's how much money you should have saved by age 50
A breakdown, based on numbers from Fidelity and others, of how much money you should have in retirement and emergency fund savings by the time you reach age 50.

Sears bankruptcy financing takes a new twist
<p>Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD.O) Chairman Eddie Lampert is in discussions with at least one potential partner to contribute to a $300 million bankruptcy loan the U.S. retailer is seeking, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.</p>

Dating? In a relationship? It's going to cost you
People spend more when they're looking for long-term love.

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YouTube star leaves server $10K tip at North Carolina restaurant
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) -- A YouTube star left a $10,000 tip for a North Car...

Dozens of cats, dogs adopted during fall adoption promotions at DCHS
Dozens of cats and dogs were adopted by loving families during the Dane County Humane Society's Fall in Love and Find Your Fido adoption events, according to a release.

During the on...

Flood damage needs to be reported to FEMA to be eligible for funding, officials say
Sauk County residents interested in applying for federal flooding assistance will need to register with FEMA, county officials said.

Anyone who has home, business or agriculture dama...

Officials ask for 2,000 volunteers to expand search area for Jayme Closs
Officials are asking for 2,000 volunteers Tuesday to expand the area where they will be searching for evidence in Jayme Closs' disappearance.

Sheriff's deputies want to expand the ro...

Stabbing near State Street bus stop not random, police say
Police believe a reported stabbing earlier this month at a State Street b...

Cirque du Soleil brings its first ice show to Madison
Cirque Du Soleil, a group showcasing circus disciplines, returns to Madison in May, bringing its first-ever ice show to the Alliant Energy Center.

According to a release, "CRYSTAL" m...

Police investigate KFC burglary
Madison police are investigating a Sunday morning "smash and grab-style" burglary at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken, officials said.

According to police, an intruder broke the front...

Man exposes himself to Target shoppers, is found hiding behind dumpster, police say
A Racine man was arrested Sunday night after exposing himself to shoppers at a Target store, according to a release.

Police were called around 9:35 p.m. to the Target at 4301 Lien Ro...

Drunken driver reversed car into Madison home, nearly injuring father, two kids, police say
A father and his two children narrowly escaped injury Sunday morning when a drunken driver reversed her car into the living room of their home, police say.

A police incident report s...

Police say death of infant is a homicide
Wausau police say they're investigating the death of a two--month--old baby as a homicide.

Officials have arrested the child's 28--year--old baby sitter on an unrelated child abuse w...

Vigil planned for missing Wisconsin teen, unseen for a week
A small, rural community in western Wisconsin is planning a vigil for a missing 13--year--old girl whose parents were found shot to death in their home.

A "Gathering of Hope" will ta...

Beloit man arrested for lewd behavior, police say
Dennis J. Welhoefer, a 68-year-old man, was arrested Sunday night after an incident involving two young women in the 500 block of West Mifflin Street.

According to an incident report...

One of Madison's first mounted patrol horses died
Topper, one of Madison's first mounted patrol horses, has died at 31.5 years old.

Topper was owned and ridden by now retired Sgt. Sue Pirocanac from 1991 to 1993, a Facebook post sai...

Consumer Reports: New way to fight robocalls
In August, consumers received more than 4.2 billion robocalls. Many came from scammers trying to trick consumers out of money. They usually offer some sort of product and ask consumers to ...

Officials ID 1 killed, 1 injured in Sauk County crash
One person was killed and another was injured Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Sauk County, officials said.

Sauk County emergency crews were called around 12:20 p.m. for a singl...