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Brandon Woodruff avoids IL stint and will start Brewers' 5th game of the season
The two-time All-Star right-hander will start the Brewers' fifth game of the season season, March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

'Very chaotic': Wisconsin travelers, airport staff see long delays amid TSA staff shortage
The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to thousands of TSA workers quitting or not showing up for work due to lack of pay.

Packers host celebration of life for Bob Harlan
Harlan started working for the Packers in 1971. He was the team's president from 1989 until 2008. He passed away on March 5.

'The oldest victim was 102 years old': Witness recounts harrowing Green Bay bus crash
A truck driver and part-time first responder captured this close call with his dashcam video.

Democrats push for more school funding as Wisconsin districts turn to voters for support
72 school districts have a total of 74 referendum questions on the upcoming April 7 ballot.

‘A very dark cloud’: Wisconsin mom sees ACA premium more than double
Monday marked the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Enhanced premium subsidies expired in December, driving up costs for many Americans.

Muskego mayor shares update on flood recovery, new K9 therapy dog
Mayor Rick Petfalski joined Spectrum News 1’s segment, “Your Local Leaders,” to share how the city has recouped.

More clouds roll in but temperatures get warmer
Highs will reach into the 50s and 60s Tuesday.

Universities of Wisconsin offering free AI training
Videos aim to give Wisconsinites basic understanding of artificial intelligence.

Former Village of Plainfield fire chief accused of stealing $100,000 from village
Jeffrey Kessenich is charged with two felony counts of theft and one misdemeanor count of theft.

Gov. Evers signs bill to support changes to FoodShare
It’s designed to address changes under the new federal spending bill, one being tied to error rates.

Abbott finalizes purchase of Madison-based Exact Sciences
It had been announced last November that Abbott would acquire the company.

Nearly $15 million awarded to Wisconsin violence prevention organizations
Seventy-three grants are being given to school districts, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, firearm dealer and government agencies.

'The Wiz' follows the yellow brick road into Milwaukee
The retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" story will hit the stage at Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24-29.

33 people injured in bus crash in Green Bay
Police said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey wins Patty Kazmaier award as women's college hockey's top player
The award comes a month after Harvey won a gold medal representing the United States at the Milan Cortina Games.

Inside Kenosha's effort to support officer mental health
Kenosha Police was one of the first departments in Wisconsin to hire a full-time therapist.

Environmental groups worried Knowles-Nelson will end after lack of action by Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and Democrats have been unable to come to a compromise on how to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.

Now Hiring: Schneider National seeks people to keep its fleet on the road
There are expected to be about 27,000 open jobs each year for diesel techs nationwide over the next decade.

Enright's goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program's 9th championship
Enright darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the back post into the net to cap the scoring with 6:18 left in the game.

World News

Vets must publish prices and pet prescription fees to be capped at £21, watchdog says
Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

Chris Mason: Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support - and who won't
The chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC's political editor.

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation
In the aftermath of the collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a fire truck in New York, US transportation chief Sean Duffy emphasized that seat belts helped save lives

Police investigating possible Iran link to attack on Jewish charity ambulances
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley says they are looking at "an online claim of responsibility by an Islamist group"

All new homes to have heat pumps and plug-in solar
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66
Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.

Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger - the Iranian civilians killed by the war
The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

Oil back above $100 as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks
Global energy prices plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.

Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?
BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech.

How a YouTuber used a fake live stream to cover up the murder of his pregnant partner
Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.

The Papers: 'Trump blinks first' and 'horrific' attack on Jewish charity ambulances
Donald Trump's claim of productive talks with Iran and the attack on a Jewish charity in London is the main focus for Tuesday's front pages.

More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
Australian producers have also won the right to sell Italian-style sparkling wine as prosecco.

'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.

UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Nandy
The culture secretary questions her party's decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972
Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated after picking her up in a limousine in 1972.

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Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?
President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

McCullum and Key very lucky to survive Ashes review - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were fortunate to avoid the sack in a post-Ashes review.

Football's great entertainers - ranking the biggest showboaters
We all love to watch the players with the flicks and tricks, the mavericks with the magic manoeuvres. Here, BBC Sport ranks football's top showboaters.

Dirt pitches, dodging dogs and choosing Chelsea - the making of Estevao
From the dirt pitch to practicing against a rottweiler and Thiago Silva's advice - the foundations of Chelsea forward Estevao's rise.

Has Newey Aston Martin team boss project failed? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.