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Dennis Krause Blog: Packers return home from bye with win
Joe Flacco was trying to become the first quarterback since Jack Kemp in 1962 to beat the same team in the same season.

'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
The big-budget project, starring Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges, arrived 15 years after "Tron: Legacy"

Nor'easter slamming East Coast with powerful winds and heavy rain
Coastal issues continue all along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New England.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Keaton won the Academy Award for Best Actress in “Annie Hall” in 1978.

Few light showers may be possible tonight
Light rain moves in overnight into early Monday.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers leave Cubs in rearview window, advance to NLCS
Their 3-1 victory over the Cubs Saturday night at American Family Field was a perfect combination of great pitching and three solo home runs.

Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS
Four months later, they played key roles in helping the Milwaukee Brewers reach the National League Championship Series.

In Focus: Wisconsin faces a public defender shortage, leaving thousands waiting months for defense
Here's what Spectrum News Watchdog Reporter Megan Carpenter has learned through her reporting on the topic.

In Focus: Public Defender Project creates pathway for students to work in public defense offices
Program director John Gross discusses the factors behind why some students choose to begin their law careers working in the public defender system. 

In Focus: Legislation would add more public defenders amid shortage
State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, is an attorney who introduced legislation that would add a number of positions within the justice system

Breaking down Wisconsin's public defender shortage
Ryan Burks talks with leaders about how a shortage of public defenders is leaving thousands of defendants waiting months for legal representation. 

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to advance to NLCS matchup with Dodgers
Game 1 is Monday at Milwaukee as the Brewers chase their first pennant since 1982 — back when they played in the American League

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in New Orleans backyard
The slab was the 1,900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Lawyers for Mangione say officers did not obtain a warrant before searching his backpack.

Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Democrats are hopeful about Brown's chances to return to the Senate, especially without President Donald Trump at the top of the ballot.

Oneida Nation building new community cannery on reservation
The nearly 11,000-square-foot facility is expected to open next summer.

Las Vegas Aces win third WNBA title in four seasons
The Aces made quick work of the league's first best-of-seven Finals.

Florida congresswoman brings awareness to breast cancer amid cuts to research
Since January, President Donald Trump’s administration has cut millions of dollars in cancer research, including for breast cancer.

'These high-power wires would be going right through my property': Fredonia residents oppose proposed data center power lines
Residents in communities outlying Port Washington are fighting against proposed power lines that will serve the data center.

U.S. Capitol Police start missing pay Friday during government shutdown
Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, said “it’s particularly concerning” because “political violence is on the rise.”

World News

Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims
The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.

Blowing whistle on racism killed my career, ex-England rugby player says
Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.

Badenoch demands PM address 'unanswered' China spy case questions
In a letter to Starmer, the Tory leader claimed his government's account of the collapsed case had "changed repeatedly".

Two charged with murder of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins who died in prison attack
The disgraced Lostprophets frontman was fatally injured at HMP Wakefield on Saturday.

Trump says he may give long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Ukraine wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trump says he may send Tomahawks.

Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.

Murder arrest over deaths of children aged 2 and 3
Police name the pair as Meraj Ul Zahra and Abdul Momin Alfaateh.

Heartbreak after modified e-bike fire destroys home
Emma Wills, from Chilworth, says she remains heartbroken about the fire at her home.

'We must catch up soon!' How to stop ghosting your friends
How to keep friendships alive as an adult alongside work, family and endless to-do lists.

Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.

'In an instant, they were gone': Small town mourns after Tennessee explosives factory blast
Authorities say the 16 people missing after the explosives factory incident are all presumed dead.

Who are the hostages being released?
A ceasefire deal should see Hamas hand over all 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza plan
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.

Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City
At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.

Marcus Rashford's football revival at Barcelona
Marcus Rashford came to Barcelona to revive a spluttering career, and so far he is making a good job of that task, but it remains early days in Spain for the England forward.

'He just kept growing': Life with a 13-stone Arctic dog
Amy Sharp's Alaskan Malamute Mal is more than twice the average size of a dog of his breed.

The Papers: 'Hostages set for release' and 'Hope amid the chaos'
The imminent release of Israeli hostages by Hamas is the focus for most of Monday's papers.

'We're in limbo': A town in Trump country where shutdown axe looms
As politicians in Washington bicker during the government shutdown, Martinsburg, West Virginia, worries about what's next.

By-election shines new spotlight on historic Caerphilly
Why the Caerphilly by-election is about more than just sending one representative to Cardiff Bay.

London buses infested with cockroaches say drivers
Drivers say a number of buses and their rest areas are infested with cockroaches.

Shooting at crowded South Carolina bar leaves four dead
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday.

Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family
As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.

China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion
Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters?
And Israelis and Palestinians wait for the release of hostages and prisoners.

Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.

Can Scotland rouse themselves for World Cup finale?
Scotland delivered a terrible performance but won and have found themselves closer to the World Cup. But, as Tom English asks, can they take the final step?

Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler clinically defeats world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 to win his first World Grand Prix title.

Ex-England midfielder Wilshere named Luton manager
Jack Wilshere takes charge of League One side Luton Town - the former Arsenal and England midfielder's first full-time managerial role.