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Staying cool for the last week of October
Temperatures stay steady, with slim chances for rain in the week ahead.

Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney disease
Less than two weeks ago, he revealed on social media that he needed a kidney transplant and was seeking a donor.

'You have to be all in': Businesses work for growth in Oconto's downtown
Businesses are working with each other and the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce to build on what’s there.

In attack mode, Cuomo rejects Mamdani’s claims of Islamophobia as NYC early voting begins
Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani traded barbs, while Curtis Sliwa took advantage of early voting.

State lawmakers at odds over bills to support Wisconsin veterans
Republicans and Democrats are working on different proposals including mental health and housing.

In Focus: HEART helps rethink responses to domestic violence situations
HEART Program Coordinator Janice Turben joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the impact HEART is having in the community. 

In Focus: How Rep. Taylor’s own domestic violence experience helps shape her advocacy
State Rep. Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee, serves on the state’s Council on Domestic Abuse.

In Focus: The Women’s Center offers a 24/7 hotline for domestic violence victims
Hannah Harris is director of development and communications for the center and talked about what it offers.

How Wisconsin's tackling domestic violence
Ryan Burks talks with a legislator and several organizations who are doing work to help people affected by domestic violence.

Yamamoto throws first World Series complete game since 2015 as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 in Game 2
Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game and the first in the World Series since 2015.

Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics
MLB has discussed creating an extended All-Star break to allow participation in the 2028 Games.

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
“Her true passion was journalism,” family spokesman Lyle Gregory said. “She loved going to the White House briefing rooms.”

Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run
She dismissed the suggestion that she’d face long odds.

Trump administration tells Colorado that wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada
The state had planned to relocate 10 to 15 wolves under an agreement with the British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Why the time difference between the U.S. and Europe will be one hour shorter this week
The date of the clock change varies, partly because of how time-related laws were developed in difference places.

St. Norbert, Bellin College partner for pilot program with NCAA
It will allow student athletes to continue their athletic careers at St. Norbert while pursuing a degree at Bellin College.

China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to 'panda diplomacy'
Both giant pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys are endangered animals that are unique to China.

Safe Haven Baby Box used for first time in Wisconsin
The parent visited Racine Fire Department Station 4 on Oct. 16 at just around noon to give up custody of her child.

Roots of today's Halloween traditions date back centuries
When immigrants came to America, they traded turnips for pumpkins for jack-o'-lanterns.

How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester's frog outfit
Puffed-out costumes — hippos in tutus, Mr. Potato Heads, dinosaurs — have become a feature of protests against the Trump administration.

World News

Epping migrant sex offender will be deported 'this week', says Justice Secretary Lammy
Hadush Kebatu was arrested in north London, two days after being mistakenly released from an Essex jail.

Moment migrant sex offender arrested in London park
Hadush Kebatu was arrested in Finsbury Park after a two-day manhunt.

Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris
Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m).

Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting
Sarah Pochin apologises for saying "it drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people".

Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut
Up against the likes of Domino's, Pizza Hut is closing half its UK restaurants. What went wrong?

Boy thrown from Tate Modern can now run, jump and swim
The boy, who was six when he was attacked in 2019, has achieved his goal of being able to run, jump and swim again.

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand: Four things we changed after hosting a health podcast
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.

We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.

Woman raped in racially aggravated attack, say police
Police say the woman was attacked on Saturday night in Walsall and have appealed for information.

The best time to turn on the heating – according to you
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.

​​Women welcome arrest of charity boss identified in BBC sex-for-aid investigation
Syrian refugees in Turkey allege they were taken advantage of when they were desperate for help.

The 'heroes of Kharkiv' who saved 48 children from kindergarten hit by Russian drone
The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.

Trump's week in Asia: BBC correspondents on the wins and potential losses
Here's what you should know as the US president arrives for a whirlwind week of diplomacy.

'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe
Peru's Mashco Piro face a struggle to survive in the 21st Century, but locals want to help them.

ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay
OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.

Rebel group claims capture of key city in Sudan
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say
At least 32 others were injured in the attack, including six children, the city's mayor says.

Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit race
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.

Football match abandoned after player seriously hurt
Dorchester Town FC player Wes Fogden suffered a neck injury in the first half of the game.

Irish President Higgins congratulates his successor Connolly
Concerns have been raised about the unprecedented number of spoiled votes in the presidential poll.

Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value.

Lassie and Lost in Space actress June Lockhart dies aged 100
Lockhart shot to prominence on Broadway in the 1940s before transitioning into film and TV.

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Watch: The Bodies in the Suitcases
A chilling discovery on a Bristol bridge exposes a twisted tale of sex, lies, and murder.

Epping Sex Offender Arrested, But Has The Damage Been Done?
Has the mistaken release of a migrant sex offender from prison hurt the government?

How Giorgia Meloni became Trump's best friend in Europe
A populist whose party has roots in Italian fascism, Italy's leader is trusted by Trump.

Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
The untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s

'People are afraid' - why 'juggernaut' Arsenal are team to beat
As Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why teams are 'afraid' of them.

Can Hearts make impossible possible by winning Premiership?
After beating Celtic to go eight points clear, is it now time to seriously consider that Hearts could win the title, wonders Tom English?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?