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

Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting that killed 2 and wounded 9
The attack on Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy League campus.

Police have person of interest in custody over Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in a classroom during final exams.

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: 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.

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: 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.”

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.

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.

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.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

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'It was pandemonium': Jewish community in shock after deadly Bondi Beach attack
At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured in the attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach.

'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.

What we know about Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
Sixteen people have died after an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.

UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
At least 11 people have been killed and a further 29 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

Drone footage shows Bondi Beach gunmen on bridge
Aerial footage appears to show a gunman firing from a bridge in a nearby carpark.

Violence against women is a national emergency, Mahmood says
Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.

'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

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.

Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

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".

First it was K-pop, now it's K-food. Here's how to bring Korean cooking into your kitchen
Why jars of kimchi and bottles of gochujang are turning Korean food into a UK staple.

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.

'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.

Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he "called for a vehicle attack".

Woman dies and man critically ill after house fire
A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, in his 60s, was taken to hospital.

Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.

We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal.

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting
The identities of those killed or injured have not yet been released, but the university said all the victims were students.

Don’t let your device tell you what to think, Grand Theft Auto mastermind warns
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.

Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister
As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.

More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings.

'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

Cars stuck in hospital multi-storey after fire
Structural engineers are assessing when it will be safe for crews and vehicle owners to go back in.

Watch: John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.

From bland to bold - how these women are ditching beige to spark joy
From kitsch mirrors to neon pink walls, a pop of colour could brighten up your winter.

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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.