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Harris and Cheney hit trail together in battleground states in a bid to reach moderate GOP voters
The pair held moderated conversations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin on Monday.

Asking price above $1,300 for World Series resale tickets
Vivid Seats said its average price of tickets sold for this year’s Series was $1,368, about double the $685 last year.

Packers keep winning even as turnovers hamper their offense
The Packers committed three turnovers and didn’t get a single takeaway Sunday in their 24-22 victory over the Houston Texans.

Obama, Walz to encourage early voting in Wisconsin on Tuesday
Later this week, Harris will also hit the campaign trail with Obama.





Gwen Walz to campaign in Green Bay this week
Gwen Walz, the first lady of Minnesota and wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, will visit Wisconsin on Friday, Oct. 25.

Harris has made outreach to moderate Republicans a central focus. Will it be enough to impact the election?
The Harris campaign has stepped up outreach to Republicans in recent weeks, holding events with prominent GOP officials who are backing her.

WisDOT works to clear homeless encampment at Holt Avenue Park and Ride
Crews plan to clear the College Avenue Park and Ride on Oct. 28.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Wisconsin
His visit will focus on early voting in support of his wife, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.





Leaf peeping popularity rises with warm October weather
With temperatures in the 70s Monday, many headed to Holy Hill.

Tua a possibility to play Sunday for Miami Dolphins against Arizona Cardinals
Tagovailoa has been cleared by medical experts to play football again after he collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin in Week 2.

How will gender shape the presidential election?
The 2024 presidential election has widened the gender gap in the electorate

Most youth who received gender transition treatment are satisfied, study says
A decade-long study found high levels of satisfaction and low levels of regret with puberty blockers and gender-transition hormones.





Decision 2024 updates: Latest updates on the race for the White House
Get the latest updates on the 2024 presidential election from the Spectrum News team.

Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
The factory will produce hyper-pure polysilicon, a building block for electronics and solar panels, among other technologies.

Facing 7 more lawsuits, Sean 'Diddy' Combs protests a 'fresh wave of publicity'
Combs’ lawyers asked a judge Sunday to order potential witnesses and their lawyers to stop making statements that could prevent a fair trial.

Trump pushes to win North Carolina by spreading false claims about FEMA and migrants after Helene
When asked about recent incidents of gunmen harassing aid workers, Trump expressed little concern about the threats.





Wisconsin gun deer hunting season just around the corner
The season starts on Nov. 23 and runs through Dec. 1.

Tips to protect your mental health leading up to the election
With a 24-hour news cycle, it might be hard to avoid feeling a strain on your mental health leading up to the 2024 election.

Large fire at ethanol production plant in Johnson Creek has been contained
Officials did not say what the cause of the fire was, but said there were injuries.

Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood
The teams renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.

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More prisoners to be freed early to ease overcrowding
Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.

Man dies and 15 injured after two trains collide
The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday.

Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t working
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

UK borrowing for September rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.





Infertility made me feel guilty, says TV newsreader
Andrea Byrne says she felt her husband would be "better off" without her during fertility treatment.

Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceans
It was 200 times bigger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs nearly three billion years later.

Water bills set to rise more than expected
The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands.

Aboriginal protester arrested during King's Sydney tour
The man was arrested for yelling slogans echoing those an Australian senator aimed at the King on Monday.





Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Martyn Blake shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in September 2022.

UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.

'You lured him in': Rape myths and what we still get wrong about sexual assault
From being asked what they were wearing to having their bodies critiqued, rape victims are still subjected to old-fashioned myths.





Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

Why Trump is courting old friends from the WWE
For the only WWE Hall of Famer to make it to the White House, chatting with wrestling icons in a tight election makes sense.

Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike
Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian national who has spent most of the last decade in jail.

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.





AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays
It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says.

Violent image of King deleted as heckling row grows
Some Indigenous leaders criticise a senator who heckled the King, as she removes a violent image posted online.

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims
The now-exonerated men allege Trump spoke falsely of their case with "reckless disregard".





Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.

Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

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Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba
Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.





14 days until the election... Who's winning?
With election day just two weeks away, Americast looks at the approaches being taken by both candidates.

Sports announced for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.

La Liga wants Barcelona v Atletico in Miami
Barcelona's league fixture against Atletico Madrid in December could be staged in Miami - with La Liga officials hopeful that Fifa will approve the plan.

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener
England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.





F1 Q&A: Why was Norris penalised and not Verstappen at US Grand Prix?
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the United States Grand Prix.

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven
Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

Crash teen's mum backs call for new driver licence
Nicole Bell-Percy wants to see tougher rules for drivers under 21 introduced after her son's death.