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Trump prizes strength, but the world may see weakness in response to Saudis
For Trump, little is more important than appearing to project toughness. The challenge now is that his waffling public response to the Oct. 2 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi could make him look soft.

They celebrated homecoming. Then the floor gave way.
Thirty people were injured when the floor of an apartment clubhouse collapsed during a party in Clemson, South Carolina, the city's police department said.

Michael showed how unprepared military is for extreme weather
The military says climate change is a “threat multiplier.” It’s still struggling to prepare for those threats.

Official: 6 shot near Jaguars stadium, possibly gang-linked
Authorities say six people have been wounded in what possibly was a gang-related shooting blocks from the NFL stadium in Jacksonville where the Jaguars were hosting the Houston Texans. Ron Lendvay, director of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, says the shooting broke out 12:35 p.m. Sunday and five men and one woman ranging in age from their 20s to the 70s were rushed to the hospital.

Migrant caravan bound for US swells despite Trump threats
A caravan of Central American migrants marching into Mexico bound for the United States grew to more than 5,000 people Sunday despite threats from President Donald Trump to use the military to seal the border.

Analysis: Trump touts new tax cut. It's unclear what he means.
The GOP had a chance to cut taxes for the middle class last year. Instead, they went with rich people and corporations.

19 years after 'inconsistent' verdict, Rae Carruth to leave prison
When the jury in the Rae Carruth murder trial began its deliberations on Jan. 16, 2001, noise consumed the room. 

O'Rourke walks back 'Lyin' Ted' line
He said borrowing a Trumpian insult for the Texas senator was not ideal.

Millie Bobby Brown makes a splash and more LOL pics
Duchess Meghan has a message for Harry's exes and more celeb pics that will make you LOL.

Ellen and Portia living apart? What's really going on
<p>A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.</p>

Selma Blair has been diagnosed with MS
Film and TV actress Selma Blair announced she is dealing with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.&nbsp;

Amy Schumer turning down Super Bowl ads in protest
Amy Schumer turning down Super Bowl ads to protest ‘endless racism people of color face’

Humor from The Onion: The Week In Pictures
MSN editor’s note: This is a satire piece, as published by our content partner The Onion. It is provided here for your entertainment.Read more...

Kate Hudson shares precious photo of new baby
The actress welcomed her third child on Oct. 2.

McPhee wears cheeky shirt while out with Foster
She got engaged to Grammy winning music producer David Foster, 68, after a 14-month romance and 12-year friendship. However, Katharine McPhee opted to sport a 'Dying Alone' long-sleeved shirt during a date night with her fiancé on Friday. The 34-year-old beauty looked in great spirits as she stepped out with her man for dinner at Los Angeles celebrity hotspot, Craigs, in West Hollywood.

Franco puckers up and more stars at the beach
See all the stars who hit the beach this year!

LIVE: Updates on all the Week 7 NFL action


Despite penalties and turnovers, this was big win for Patriots
Instant analysis from the Patriots’ 38-31 win over the Bears on Sunday: ■ The ball security was sloppy. The tackling was poor. And the penalties were crippling. But this still was a fantastic win for the Patriots. To come on the road and beat the Bears is impressive, and even more so considering they turned over the ball three times. The Bears have a good defense, and Soldier Field isn’t an easy place to play. The Patriots didn’t have...

Bortles benched in Jaguars' loss to Texans


Elliott wins Cup elimination race at Kansas
Chase Elliott scored his third win of the year after capitalizing on a Kevin Harvick speeding penalty.

Video appears to show Rondo spit at Paul
The NBA is in the process of determining what the appropriate punishment should be for those involved in the fight between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Saturday, and some video evidence that has emerged is not going to help Rajon Rondo. After Rondo got into a confrontation with Chris Paul, CP3 claimed what sparked the whole thing was Rondo spitting in his face. While the live broadcast did not appear to show that, a slow motion...

Clemson back to No. 2 in AP poll; App State ranked for 1st time
Clemson is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll behind top-ranked Alabama.

Top takeaways from college football Week 8
<p>Fans watching college football Week 8 were not disappointed, as the action on Saturday provided an abundance of “wow” moments.&nbsp;</p>

Kimbrel was tipping his pitches, ex-Dodger let Red Sox know
Boston manager Alex Cora learned from an old friend that his closer was tipping pitches early in the postseason.

Last days of Theranos – financials as overhyped as the blood tests
<p>MarketWatch exclusive: Theranos executives, board members and other insiders go on the record for the first time.</p>

The employer surveillance state
<p>The more bosses try to keep track of their workers, the more precious time employees waste trying to evade them.</p>

Stock market is overdue for a massive one-day plunge
An academic study finds the stock market will experience a 5% daily drop every 1.6 years, on average, and a 10% drop every 13 years.

America's fastest growing (and shrinking) housing markets
A decade has passed since the U.

Milwaukee's 'other' motorcycle maker finds its way in the US
India-based Royal Enfield now has nearly 90 U.S. dealerships as it grows its operations from its headquarters in Milwaukee.

Why seniors are in trouble despite the Social Security increase
It’s getting harder for retirees to avoid poverty.

Local Wisconsin News

Stolen car recovered after hit-and-run
Police recovered a stolen Honda CR-V early Sunday morning after it was hit by a driver running a red light.

According to the Madison Police Department, the crash occurred at the int...

Man dies when duck-hunting boat capsizes on Fox River
A man has died after his duck-hunting boat capsized in high winds on the Fox River.

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office says authorities searched for the 52-year-old Princeton man...

Walker confronts dire political outlook
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has made a career of winning close races, but he's talking a lot these days about losing the one he's in right now.

Polls show Walker in a close race with...

University of Madison studying placentas, premature births
University of Madison researchers are studying placentas from births at a local hospital to identify structural changes in fetal membranes that could help determine when a premature birth ...

Report: Wisconsin has a psychiatrist shortage
A report says Wisconsin is seeing a shortage of psychiatrists, with 20 of the state's 72 counties lacking a practicing psychiatrist.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Wisconsin...

As Trump disparages immigrants, Midwest dairy farmers build bridges to Mexico
This story is a collaboration between HuffPost and the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.

Roberto Tecpile often puts in 70 hours a week at the Rosenholm dairy fa...

Janesville man arrested for 10th OWI
A state trooper arrested Robert Ramsey, 51, of Janesville for his 10th operating while intoxicated offense early Sunday morning.

The trooper spotted Ramsey on the side of I-90 in Col...

Madison police searching for men after shooting, attempted robbery on city's west side
Madison police are searching for two men they say attempted to rob and eventually shot a teenager on the city's west side Saturday night.

Officers say it happened on the 7000 block o...

Milwaukee Brewers eliminated from post season, Dodgers headed to World Series
The roaring crowds at Miller Park have fallen silent, as the Milwaukee Brewers are eliminated from the 2018 Major League Baseball playoffs.

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee...

Man arrested on 6th OWI charge after speeding violation, sheriff says
A man is facing his 6th operating while intoxicated charged after being pulled over for speeding.

The Dane County Sheriff's Office said in a release it occurred around 7 p.m. Saturd...

Wisconsin prep football team plays on after teammate's death
A Wisconsin high school football team opted to go forward with its playoff game hours after the death of a teammate - and honored him with more than a victory.

St. Mary's Springs Aca...

1 dead, 3 injured in Lake Delton car crash
The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash Saturday in Lake Delton.

A little after 3 p.m., a person driving a VW Golf and a person driving a GMC Yukon were traveling ...

Brewers fans eager for World Series as team enters game 7
As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 7 of the National League Championship Series, fans are excited about the team having a chance to make it to the ...

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Beltline backed up after two-vehicle crash
Dane County Dispatch says the eastbound Beltline is backed up due to a crash near Stoughton Road.

The two-vehicle crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Eme...

1,400 without power following sudden snow and wind
According to Madison Gas and Electric's website, 1,400 customers are without power after sudden snow and wind downed power lines around Madison.

Dane County dispatch has received a d...