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The California Wildfires: How Experts Track a Blaze to Its Origin
Investigators looking for the cause of the most devastating wildfire in California history will begin with the premise that human beings were probably responsible.

Today in History: November 15


EU sets Nov. 25 as summit day to endorse Brexit
The British government and the European Union began the fraught process of selling a Brexit deal that they hope will ensure Britain leaves the bloc next March in as orderly a manner as possible. 

1st woman passes special forces assessment on path to become Green Beret
A female soldier recently completed the Special Forces Assessment and Selection for the first time, making her a candidate to be the first woman to become a Green Beret, according to a US Army Special Operations Command spokesman.

Meet the lawyer Democrats call when it's recount time
When President Trump twice last week mentioned Marc Elias, the Democratic lawyer heading the party's legal strategy in a contentious Florida recount, he gave voice to fears many Republicans secretly harbor: That any time Elias gets involved in a recount, he tends to win. Elias is behind a flurry of legal activity that represents a last-ditch effort to save Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum (D), the party's gub...

Trump seeks to land blow against media in court fight with CNN
'If the president wants to exclude all reporters from the White House grounds, he has the authority to do that,' a lawyer for the administration said during a hearing.

Judge: Some absentee ballots must be counted in Ga. gov. race
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the results of Georgia's gubernatorial race cannot be certified until certain absentee ballots have been counted.

Chris Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Keith Urban nabs top prize
At the 2018 Country Music Association Awards, Chris Stapleton has won the most awards and had the show's best performance, almost capping a perfect night. 

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Stars you didn't realize are really short
Some actors may be shorter than they appear.

CMA Awards: Underwood, Paisley praised for leaving politics out
The 2018 Country Music Association Awards began on a somber note with Garth Brooks leading a moment of silence for the 12 people who were killed at a Southern California country music bar last week.

Baby talk swirls around Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, plus more news
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton hit with baby rumors. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 14, 2018.

The thing Miranda Lambert says she 'had to' do to get a No. 1 song
Miranda spoke about the song that went No. 1 "because it's a dude."

See the hunky photo Joanna Gaines posted to wish Chip a happy birthday
He looks so rugged!

Kylie Jenner shows off extremely plump pout on Instagram: See the pic
Kylie copped to using lip fillers a few years ago.

Kim Kardashian accidentally posts Photoshopped pic of North
Kim Kardashian did not cruelly photoshop a picture of her 5-year-old daughter, North, to make her appear thinner and NEVER would – she did, however, accidentally post one. While the choice to slim down any child in a photo is undoubtedly a questionable one, we’re told Kim wasn’t the one who made it. According to […] The post Kim Kardashian Shuts Down Claims She Photoshopped North to Look Skinnier appeared first on The Blast.

Nicole Kidman congratulates husband Keith Urban on his big CMAs win
Nicole Kidman Congratulates Husband Keith Urban on His Big CMAs Win

5 college football games to watch this weekend
5 college football games to watch this weekend

Why Durant's short-term deal may cause turmoil for Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are having to choose sides between Kevin Durant, the megastar talent they want to return, and Draymond Green, a key cog.

Steelers players raided Bell's locker
Wow.

'No way' Durant re-signs after Green altercation, says anonymous Warrior
Green and Durant had a heated verbal altercation Monday during a game against the Clippers, resulting in the Warriors suspending Green.

Kate Upton pokes fun at old rant after Verlander loses Cy Young
Kate Upton once again expressed her feelings about the results of Cy Young voting Wednesday after her husband Justin Verlander finished second for the third time in his career. Let’s just say I won’t be going to Tampa any time soon #Tampastrikesagain #CyYoung ... Justin wants everyone to know I’m “joking” — Kate Upton (@KateUpton) November 15, 2018 This time, the model held back more than she did in 2016 when she lashed out at Major League...

'Colossal Shame,' anger in Mexico City over loss of NFL game
The shock over the NFL moving a game from Mexico City on less than a week’s notice is wearing off, replaced with shame, anger and disappointment for those involved. 

Watch: T-wolves' Wiggins karate kicks opponent on monster dunk
Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins threw down one of the most entertaining dunks of the 2018 season so far on Wednesday night. 

Three things we learned from Butler's 76ers debut
Despite the loss to Orlando, Jimmy Butler's 76ers debut flashed a preview of things to come for Philadelphia's burgeoning contender.

China outlines possible trade concessions to US, sources say
Chinese officials have outlined a series of potential concessions to the Trump administration for the first time since the summer as they continue to try to resolve a trade war between the world’s two largest economies

Billionaire investor: Bear market is coming within 2 years
All good things come to an end. And in case you’ve forgotten — understandable, given the longevity of this bull run — that also applies to the stock market.

Local Wisconsin News

Evers launches transition website, announces communications lead
The transition website for Wisconsin's Gov.-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes is now live.

Evers announced the launch of the website Wednesday. On the site, Wiscons...

13-year-old arrested after 2 stolen vehicles located, Verona police say
A 13-year-old was arrested after police located a stolen vehicle abandoned with flat tires while responding to another theft Thursday.

According to a release, Verona police were res...

Wisconsin's 9-day deer hunt begins Saturday
The day Wisconsin hunters have been waiting for all year is finally here.

The state's nine-day gun deer hunt begins a half-hour before sunrise Saturday. The season runs through Nov. ...

Madison's Pinney Library to close Nov. 30, will temporarily relocate
Madison Public Library's Pinney Library located at 204 Cottage Grove Road will close to the public on Friday, Nov. 30 at 9 p.m.

The library will then reopen at a temporary space at...

Snow expected Friday night, Saturday morning in southern Wisconsin
An Alert Day has been added to the weather forecast for Saturday, mainly for the morning hours.

A weather system will spread light snow into southern Wisconsin on Friday night, with...

Local firefighters union files formal charges against Verona Fire Department leadership
The local firefighters union is filing formal charges against Verona Fire Department leadership, according to a news release sent Wednesday.

Fire Fighters Local 311 'You folks rescued us': Sun Prairie fire chief, mayor address town 4 months after explosion

Though it's been just over four months, the Sun Prairie explosion was fresh on the community's mind Wednesday as they celebrated the pending reopening of Main Street.

Sun Prairie's m...

1 person taken to hospital, 11 displaced after fire at Madison apartment building
One person is in the hospital and 11 others are without homes after a fire at an apartment complex Wednesday.

According to a news release from the Madison Fire Department, neighbors...

25-year-old man in stable condition, suspect in custody in shooting, Madison poilce say
A 25-year-old man is in stable condition and a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Madison's north side Wednesday night, according to a news release.

Police res...

History professor reacts to controversial Nazi salute photo: 'I guess it's a lesson learned'
When Edgewood College professor of history Jay Hatheway saw the photo of high school students doing what appears to be a Nazi salute, he was shocked.

"Have they lost their minds? Do...

Sheriff: Women arrested after 2 horses found dead, 34 horses malnourished
Two women are facing animal abuse charges after officials found two horses dead and 34 malnourished, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a home in ...

'I'm here to tell you that's not Baraboo': City residents react to negative attention
The photo of Baraboo teens appearing to do a Nazi salute has spread all over the world. The small city of Baraboo has been in the spotlight before; it was ranked by U.S. News & World Repor...

'Frightening and disappointing': Baraboo School District plans program on Nazi salute image
A Wisconsin school district plans to host a community program after a photograph surfaced of high school boys giving what appears to be a Nazi salute.

Baraboo Superintendent Lori Mue...

2 suspected auto parts store robbers indicted

A Madison man and a Milwaukee woman were federally indicted in an armed robbery at a Madison-area auto parts store last week, according to a news release.

United States Atto...

Police: Vigilant neighbors help nab porch pirates, recover package
Vigilant neighbors in a Rock County community helped police nab thieves who stole a package off a porch this week, according to police.

The Beloit Police Department said it received...