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U.S. Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data
The move comes one week after the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted against the Justice Department's request for the data.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
He’s more concerned with returning to the floor and getting the Bucks to start winning consistently again.

Jury deliberations continue in trial of Hannah Dugan
Follow along in the case against Dugan, who's accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers.

Attorney weighs in on decision to not have Judge Hannah Dugan testify
The jury began deliberating in the high-profile trial Thursday.

'Crochet Kid' Jonah Larson pleads no contest in sexual assault case
Larson rose to national fame for sharing his crochet work online as a young child. The “Crochet Kid” eventually turned his crocheting into a business.

Preparing for dangerous weather sweeping across Wisconsin
On Tuesday, the first round of freezing rains left cars stranded along the interstate in northeastern Wisconsin.

National flag football tournament heads to Eau Claire
Over the past 20 years, more than 3,000 student-athletes who have played in Pylon 7on7 committed to Division I programs.

Winter taking a toll: Companies see a surge in ice dam-related calls
Moran said the weather this year has led to more calls for service and a much earlier start to the season than he’s had before.

Bill to remove gray wolf from endangered species list passes U.S. House
Wisconsin Republicans supported the measure; the state's Democrats didn't.

Mild temperatures ahead Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

Snow showers and a flash freeze possible tonight
Road conditions may quickly turn dangerous through the night.

DHS: 2 Wisconsin children die from respiratory illnesses
The DHS said respiratory illness activity is increasing in the state.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bears game
This is only the second time that the Packers have played in Denver in the month of December.

State Building Commission approves $131 million to build new juvenile correctional facility in Fitchburg
It’s part of a larger plan to move juveniles from the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools, which are both located in Irma.

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb says he plans to 'take a break' from his radio show
Gottlieb has been coaching while also maintaining his national sports talk radio show ever since Green Bay hired him in May 2024.

Winter weather returns for the official start of winter
We return back below average for the first day of winter.

Republican bill would amend definition of abortion in Wisconsin
The bill passed in the State Seante and is making its way through the Assembly.

NORAD continues Santa Tracker tradition for 70th year
They've been tracking his flight path since 1955.

Packers' Hafley makes big prediction about Parsons while noting how defense can thrive without him
The Packers visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday with the NFC North lead up for grabs.

Slender Man attacker won't contest state's effort to revoke release privileges after escape
Morgan Geyser's attorney, Tony Cotton, sent a letter to the court Tuesday saying that she will not fight the petition.

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Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say
Investigators are also searching for a car they believe was rented by the suspect in the shooting that killed two students and injured nine.

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way'
There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Golfer Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.

Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.

UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.

Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms
The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.

Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash
Officials confirmed Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among those who boarded the small plane that crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina.

Bondi bravery: A 'superhero' mother and a couple who died fighting
A father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision.

Weekly quiz: Why has Charlotte Church given up deodorant?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?
The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area

The Papers: 'Mortgage price war in spring' and 'Fresh heir'
Labour's violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday's papers.

Cambodia counts the cost of its border war with Thailand
Despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire in July, fighting has flared up again between Thailand and Cambodia.

TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader
Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.

UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

'Matter of survival': The president who wants to help fund hair loss treatment
Experts say Lee Jae Myung's bid to insure hair loss treatment is a "strategic gesture targeting young male voters".

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.

Farage will not face police inquiry into spending
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign.

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Is The Economy On The Up?
Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since 2023.

Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets?
Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair after giving rare interviews

Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas
Mockumentary in which Philomena Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas.

McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.

Team Europe voted BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year
Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 following Ryder Cup victory in New York.

England boss Wiegman named Coach of the Year
England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is named the BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year for a second time.

'Result is not what we wanted' - games pile up for Palace
The games are piling up for Crystal Palace who face a two-legged play-off in the Conference League after failing to qualify automatically for the last 16.