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Divided Democrats struggle to answer Trump’s claims on migrant caravan
Republicans hope to retain their congressional majorities by playing on fears about migrants. Democrats are trying to maintain a focus on health care ahead of the election.

Trump says transgender policy seeks to 'protect the country'
<p>U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that transgender issues were in flux and he aims to protect the country after a report that his administration was considering defining gender as male or female based on genitalia at birth drew widespread condemnation.</p>

Trump's mystery tax cut puzzles Washington
The president has spoken twice about a tax plan no one else seems to know anything about. "I guess I’ll hear about it when I get to work on Monday,” one official said.

SCOTUS shields Wilbur Ross from answering questions on census
Several states and civil rights groups have filed lawsuits against including a citizenship question in 2020 Census.

Judge: Michael Avenatti must pay $4.85M in ex-lawyer's suit
A California judge has ordered Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti to pay $4.85 million to an attorney at his former law firm.

Filings: Hundreds of migrant children held in U.S. tent city for months
<p>U.S. authorities have held some immigrant children who entered the country illegally and without a parent in a temporary "tent city" in Texas for months, violating a 20-year-old court order on how long minors can be detained, according to court filings by civil rights lawyers and immigration advocates.</p>

Investigators probe foul play in couple's Grand Canyon plunge
Investigators said they haven't ruled out foul play in the Grand Canyon deaths of an Arizona couple, who apparently plunged from an overlook on the national park's South Rim. Garret Bonkowski, 25, and his girlfriend, Jessica Bartz, 22, were found dead on Oct. 1, about two weeks after they entered the park, according to National Park Service investigators. Hikers discovered their bodies below the Trailview 2 Overlook. "We know they came from the...

Mega Millions website crashes as lottery jackpots rise to $2.2 billion
<p>Gregory Baron, 24, and Ben Nelson, 27, on Monday were eagerly purchasing $2 tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot in hopes of winning the record-setting $1.6 billion prize and becoming among the richest people in the world.</p>

Jessica Alba shares a rare photo of her kids, plus more news
Jessica Alba shares a rare photo of her three daughters, plus more celebrity news for Oct. 22, 2018.

The 50 best TV show seasons of all time
Shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Wire" consistently won over critics, and their best seasons have set a standard for what great TV looks like.

Will & Jada recall 'horrible' wedding, share intimate marriage secrets
Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith dropped some truth bombs about their notoriously private relationship on a new episode of "Red Table Talk."

Eva Longoria cuddles four-month-old son as they style matching outfits
She has been over the moon ever since giving birth to baby Santiago over the summer. And Eva Longoria shared yet another heart-melting snap of life as a new mother on Sunday.

Mena Suvari quietly marries husband No. 3: ‘Third time's a charm'
She said “I do” … again! Mena Suvari quietly married her boyfriend of two years, Michael Hope. “It’s great. I’m really happy. We’re happy,” the American Beauty actress confirmed to Us Weekly exclusively at Last Chance for Animals’ Annual Celebrity Benefit at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, October 21. “Third time’s a charm!” Celebrity Weddings of 2018 Though it is unclear when the couple tied the knot, Suvari couldn’t help but...

Six-foot, 9-inch 'Game of Thrones' star marries 5-foot, 2-inch girlfriend
Game of Thrones star Thor Björnsson has married girlfriend Kelsey Henson. The actor, 29, confirmed the happy news on Instagram on Saturday, treating fans to a black and white photo from his big day. And clearly on cloud nine from their nuptials, Thor - known as 'The Mountain' on the hit HBO series - was seen gushing about his wife and their future together, as he penned: 'It is with great pleasure that I now get to call Kelsey Morgan Henson my...

Ariana Grande's retail therapy, empty engagement to ex Pete Davidson
A new report also reveals how far they got into wedding planning before their breakup.

Kim Kardashian 'hysterically' cried after walking in on Caitlyn Jenner
Kim Kardashian Walked in on Caitlyn Jenner Dressed as a Woman Years Before Transition

10 most important remaining college football games


Cowboys can't count on Cooper to be a cure-all
Amari Cooper might end up giving the Cowboys offense a jolt. But if Jerry Jones will be disappointed if he's expecting a full-on transformation.

Dantonio, Harbaugh still playing blame game over pregame incident
It's the stroll that will never end. Or, as Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh called it Monday, "an orchestrated stormtrooper march." Harbaugh opted to revisit the ugly pregame incident at Spartan Stadium. Hours later, Michigan State responded with a statement. To summarize: Roughly two hours before kickoff Saturday, Michigan State players followed their tradition of walking the field arm in arm.&nbsp;

8 most memorable moments from 2018 MLB postseason
<p>We have to look back at a memorable 2018 MLB postseason.</p>

Ryan throws for 379 yards, Falcons beat Giants 23-20
<p>Matt Ryan threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall, Tevin Coleman broke loose on a 30-yard scoring run and the Atlanta Falcons added another chapter to New York's miserable season, beating the Giants 23-20 on Monday night.</p>

Going for 2 after being down 14 was correct decision by Shurmur
Pat Shurmur made the correct decision to go for 2 down 8 with little time remaining in the Falcons-Giants game.

Carruth released after serving 19 years for murder
Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth walked out of prison and back into the free world Monday.&nbsp;

Blazers duo won Halloween with their pregame outfits
Amazing.

Baby boomers: Work beyond age 65, reduce standard of living or both
The sad state of most boomers' retirement savings leaves them with just a few choices, none very good

Trump eyes 10 percent tax cut for middle-income earners
<p>President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House as he departed on a trip to campaign in Texas, said Monday that his administration plans to produce a resolution calling for a 10 percent tax cut for middle income earners.</p>

Avoid these costly Medicare mistakes
Retirees, Avoid These 11 Costly Medicare Mistakes

50 super dangerous signs that could kill a home buy
You might miss some of these signs when viewing a home

Cramer: In a cold war with China, these stocks might be sacrificed
Jim Cramer says the escalation in the United States' trade war with China could end in an outright cold war that debilitates parts of the stock market.

Judge denies Monsanto's request to scrap $250M fine -- but there's a catch
In a sharp turn of events, a San Francisco judge denied Monsanto's request to nix a $250 million award to a man who said he got terminal cancer from Roundup weedkiller.

Local Wisconsin News

Pedestrian flown to hospital following hit-and-run incident, sheriff says
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle suspected of hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene.

According to a press release, i...

State launches addiction recovery helpline 'Call 211'
State health officials have launched a 24-hour helpline for addiction treatment and recovery resources, according to a news release Monday.

The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline...

Janesville woman, 50, killed in crash on Highway 14
A Janesville woman was killed in a crash in Rock County Friday morning, according to a news release.

The Rock County Medical Examiner's office said Monday that 50-year-old Amanda St...

Anonymous donor gives $98K to Sauk County flood relief
The flood relief fund for Sauk County got a big boost this past week after a couple donated nearly $100,000 completely anonymously.

The check for $98,852.86 came in last week to the ...

'They let a lot of things go in Wisconsin': Hit-and-run driver kills man, sentenced to 6 years
The driver in a hit-and-run crash in May 2017 was sentenc...

'The traffic problems are just a nightmare': Farm equipment on the road during harvest
As this year's hectic harvest time continues, farmers are having road safety difficulties as they transport their equipment on the streets.

According to farmer David Smithback, this...

DOJ awards $45 million in final school safety grants, focuses on mental health
On Monday, Wisconsin's attorney general announced the Department of Justice's Office of School Safety has awarded the second round of grants to Wisconsin schools and districts.

In M...

UW-Madison encourages students to vote, joins other Big Ten schools in voting challenge
Dozens of students voted early Monday, the first day it was offered at University of Wisconsin-Madison ahead the general election.

"It's exciting to finally have a say in what's abou...

Officials ID 74-year-old woman killed in Janesville crash
A 74-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash in Janesville Friday, according to a news release from police.

Officers responded to the crash at Milton Avenue and Refset Drive a...

Duck hunter drowns in kayak accident in western Wisconsin
Authorities have released the name of a 68--year--old man who apparently drowned in a kayaking accident while duck hunting in western Wisconsin.

The La Crosse County Sheriff's Office...

PHOTOS: Authorities look for info on vehicles of interest in Jayme Closs disappearance


Authorities look for info on vehicles of interest in Jayme Closs disappearance
A week after a northern Wisconsin girl has gone missing, authorities said they are looking for information about two vehicles of interest.

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald sai...

YouTube star leaves server $10K tip at North Carolina restaurant
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) -- A YouTube star left a $10,000 tip for a North Car...

Dozens of cats, dogs adopted during fall adoption promotions at DCHS
Dozens of cats and dogs were adopted by loving families during the Dane County Humane Society's Fall in Love and Find Your Fido adoption events, according to a release.

During the on...

Flood damage needs to be reported to FEMA to be eligible for funding, officials say
Sauk County and Dane County residents interested in applying for federal flooding assistance will need to register with FEMA, county officials said.

Anyone who has home, business or ...