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Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The disclosure, made at a hastily convened late night news conference, represents a dramatic setback in the investigation.

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in a classroom during final exams.

Packers pass rushing standout Micah Parsons hurts left knee on non-contact play against Broncos
It was the second significant injury for the Packers, who lost Christian Watson to a injury after Surtain fell on him following an interception.

'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
The only other 2025 Hollywood title to surpass $1 billion worldwide was Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” ($1.04 billion).

Temperatures rebound after Monday morning
Many will fall into the single digits by Monday morning.

Rewriting recovery: Milwaukee woman helps rebuild lives through sober living homes
Having overcome addiction and incarceration, Tahira Malik is now helping dozens of women with similar stories in Milwaukee County.

In Focus: Breaking down 2025 in the State Assembly
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us to discuss what the State Assembly accomplished in 2025.

In Focus: State Assembly Minority Leader shares what Democrats hope to accomplish next year
Greta Neubauer joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the successes and challenges in the state legislature in 2025 and looking ahead.

In Focus: State Assembly Speaker shares what Republicans hope to achieve in 2026
Robin Vos joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the successes and challenges in the state legislature in 2025 and looking ahead.

Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
He becomes the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.

$20K mannequin light show turns Beaver Dam into holiday hit
The project by James Drzonek began back in July and became even larger than expected.

Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

World News

BBC reports from Bondi gunmen's suburban house
BBC News Australia correspondent Katy Watson visited the house in the Sydney suburb of Bonnyrigg.

LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' at Rob Reiner's home
Authorities were called the storied Hollywood director's home on Sunday and found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.

Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.

Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour.

Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president
Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973.

Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack
James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle.

Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

How common is a white Christmas where you are?
Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back
A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.

Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine decided to take action.

'Horror and heroism' at Bondi Beach
The deadly attack targeting a Jewish community event at Australia's Bondi Beach dominates the front pages of Monday's papers.

Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey
The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.

'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

Red post box sent to Antarctica - on King's orders
The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".

Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death
Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.

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​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

'Not good enough' - Amorim admits he and Man Utd are 'underachieving'
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says criticism from legendary former players is to be expected because the club is "underachieving".

Palmer & Foden on target - but Rogers 'has to start' at World Cup
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

'Nancy a symptom of malfunctioning Celtic machine'
Having lost the League Cup final to St Mirren, Celtic are "a diminished team with an uncertain manager, a furious support and a haunted board", writes Tom English.

Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs miss out on NFL play-offs
Patrick Mahomes suffers a major knee injury as the Kansas City Chiefs are ruled out of the NFL play-offs for the first time since the 2014 season.

Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win
Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

Henderson's Jota tribute after first league goal in four years
Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson pays tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota after scoring in Sunday's draw against Leeds - his first Premier League goal since 2021.