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98th Academy Awards: Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor for 'Sinners'
Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars.

Live Updates: Powerful winter storm brings over two feet of snow, Blizzard Warnings issued
The heaviest snow will fall in northern Wisconsin where snowfall totals could approach record levels in some areas.

UW Badgers men, Green Bay women get NCAA Tournament bids
The Badgers are in the NCAA tournament for the 29th time.

Badgers get 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play High Point in Portland
Wisconsin finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference standings with a record of 24-10.

Major winter storm unfolding across Wisconsin
More than 2 feet of snow have already been measured in parts of the state.

Wausau reacts as winter storm drops nearly two feet of snow
More snow is expected to fall until Monday.

Powerful winter storm continues to bring wintry mix to the state
Blizzard conditions are possible in the U.P. with strong storms in Lower Michigan today into Monday.

Powerful winter storm slams state Sunday & Monday
Winter storm impacts Wisconsin through Monday.

Snow clean-up begins in Oshkosh as winter storm kicks off
Some snow removal crews were out as early as 3 a.m. Sunday clearing roads and walkways.

Modern history maker: A look at LGBTQ+ civil rights lawyer Mary Bonauto
Maine attorney Mary Bonauto argued a historic case before the U.S. Supreme Court that paved the way for same-sex marriage throughout the nation.

In Focus: Bill would create NIL regulations at UW
State Rep. Alex Dallman, R-Markesan, authored the bill and joined us to discuss the legislation.

In Focus: How NIL bill would impact Wisconsin college sports
Jim Polzin, a sports columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal who covers the Wisconsin Badgers, shares his perspective.

Breaking down Wisconsin's NIL bill
Ryan Burk talks with UW-Madison, the lawmaker behind it and a sport columnist about the Assembly bill.

In Focus: UW-Madison weighs in NIL bill for student athletes
Chris McIntosh, director of athletics at UW-Madison, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss why he feels NIL legislation in Wisconsin is important.

U.S.-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday...

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week.

'Everyone is stocking up': Wausau residents prepare for over a foot of snow
The winter storm is expected to bring over a foot of snow to Northern Wisconsin.

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
It's move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries.

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran.

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In pictures: Stars and fashion from the red carpet
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

Oscars 2026: Winners list in full
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

How did Oscar winner Kpop Demon Hunters win hearts the world over?
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

How to watch awards-tipped films
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face One Battle After Another as the awards race heats up.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.

What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call
The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

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Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis
Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool.

'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League'
Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1
Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts?
After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells
Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick
American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again
No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.