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Four people survive after small plane crashes into cornfield in East Troy
Town police and fire crews said it happened less than a few miles south of the East Troy Airport around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Dane County officials report no major mistakes in AI call rollout
Dane County’s AI assistant has handled more than 24,000 non-emergency calls, helping dispatchers focus on 911 calls during its first month.

Wisconsin health experts encourage flu vaccines
Dr. Kristin Bencik, a pediatrician with Children’s Wisconsin, said she has noticed an increase in vaccine hesitancy.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin equipment dealer seeks technicians, mechanics and welders
Yes Equipment and Services is hiring in Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee and Madison, offering openings for technicians, mechanics and welders.

5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, said the men were initially arrested under the Explosives Act.

Wisconsin man with metastatic breast cancer shares message at 'More Than Pink Walk'
Thousands gathered at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park for the Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk to raise money for research and treatments.

Brewers fans look ahead to October baseball as team wraps up regular season
Brewers fans at American Family Field look toward postseason baseball as Milwaukee secures the No. 1 seed, a bye and historic momentum.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski ready for the playoffs after completing his history-making regular season
His performance Sunday helped the Brewers close the regular season with a franchise-best 103-59 record.

Misiorowski continues Cy Young Award push and Turang gets 100th RBI as Brewers beat Cardinals 6-4
Jacob Misiorowski allowed two hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings to cap his brilliant season.

2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a U.S.-China government agreement
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu in southwestern China early Sunday aboard a Boeing 777 aircraft, officials said.

Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
The storm remained just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey and was expected to linger in the region for about another day.

In Focus: How Sen. Kelda Roys hopes to expand mental health resources
She also talked about the voluntary “do not purchase” list for handguns, and links between mental health and social media.

State of mental health in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with key leaders in the mental health space about their efforts to help Wisconsinites.

In Focus: Wisconsin Community Services talks about societal reentry from jail and its mental health effects
Clarence Johnson, president and CEO of Wisconsin Community Services, shared more about the mission behind the organization.

In Focus: ReachOutWis aims to prevent veteran suicide
Spectrum News talked with Dr. Bertrand Berger about the importance of understanding shared experiences of veterans and challenges they face.

Brewers name Christian Yelich franchise's first captain — with Robin Yount's approval
Milwaukee decided in a team meeting prior to its win over St. Louis to give the honor to the 34-year-old in his ninth season with the club.

Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
Joseph ran for a touchdown and threw an 11-yard TD pass to Eugene Hilton Jr. to cap a 10-play, 75-yard drive with 3:31 remaining in the fourth.

Turang's go-ahead homer lifts Brewers over Cardinals 3-2 for 102nd win
It was Milwaukee's first game with Christian Yelich as captain.

Doors Open Milwaukee highlights local architecture, history and neighborhoods
Doors Open Milwaukee returned with more than 100 free sites, giving visitors a look inside local studios, businesses and hidden spaces.

World Dairy Expo begins with youth showcase
The annual event brings together dairy farmers in a celebration of the industry while also inspiring future farmers.

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What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.

Police block Protestant Orange Order from controversial parade route
A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
Amina Sani, who is Nigerian, was found to have threatened the 81-year-old with police and threatened to hit him.

Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth
A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.

Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and 3 children
Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".

Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn for infringing patents with iPhone vibration technology
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Judge imposes £100,000 bail condition on Rwanda genocide accused
Brown is accused of "killing, directing or encouraging" the deaths of members of the Tutsi ethnic group in Rwanda. He denies wrongdoing.

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40
His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.

Bulger killer's parole hearing to be held in private
James Bulger's mother Denise Fergus had demanded that the hearing be held in public.

Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Man City rule breaches not my concern - Mancini
Roberto Mancini says an alleged "double contract" during his time as Manchester City manager is "not my concern".

Konsa and O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.

Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments
World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Comebacks, fly-hacks and cornrows - Prem talking points
Old names, new looks and some stunning scores marked the return of the Prem for another season.

A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?
Is supporting Everton a life of misery, or are there still reasons to celebrate? Chief football writer Phil McNulty seeks the answer.