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Schiff releases report alleging Trump administration is misusing taxpayer funds for 'propaganda'
A new report from Sen. Schiff is accusing the Trump administration of misusing taxpayer dollars to display political banners in the nation’s capital.

Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus brings Hispanic Heritage Month to the State Capitol
The announcement came on Monday, Sept. 15, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month.

FEMA explains which Wisconsinites could get flood assistance
The deadline to apply for assistance is Nov. 12.

Wisconsin associate principal falsely accused of making derogatory comment about Charlie Kirk
Cynthia “Cindy” Rehberg was not the one who made the post.

Inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
The death of the 34-year-old inmate is now under investigation.

Amber Alert canceled for missing 6-year-old Wisconsin girl after found safe
Ruby R. Lehman is a white, 6-year-old girl with brown hair and green eyes. She is 4 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds.

Central High School Musical Theater Program celebrates 10th anniversary season
The program will include 34 participating high schools this season; that's more than double the number of schools that participated when it launched.

Hales Corners school reopens after major flood damage
School is back in session at a building badly damaged by recent flooding.

Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back
The daughter of former FBI director James Comey worked on the cases against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Rail Safety Week focuses on the dangers, legalities of walking on train tracks
Almost 40 people have died in rail trespassing cases in Wisconsin since 2020.

Summer warmth this week
High temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s.

Brown County's first same-sex couple speaks out amid threat to U.S. Supreme Court LGBTQ+ rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to overturn its decade-old decision in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case.

Analysis: Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
Critics argued in the offseason that it’s a dangerous play, but there wasn’t enough injury data to ban it for safety concerns.

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. is questionable to play vs. Maryland, his former team
Danny O’Neil has filled in as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback since Edwards’ injury.

A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the U.S. and China
President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping would speak Friday to possibly finalize the deal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Democratic Sen. Kelda Roys launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
She’s now the third Democrat to enter the race after Gov. Tony Evers said he would not seek a third term.

2 killed while out test-driving a car in Madison
The test car struck another car attempting to make a left-hand turn into a business parking lot.

Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
Searchers have been looking for the ship since the 1970s, lending to the F.J. King's reputation as a ghost ship.

World's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine
Nicknamed "Clover," the sunflower was recently confirmed by Guinness World Records as the tallest ever recorded.

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate
Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic cultures.

World News

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.

Jeremy Bowen: UN genocide report a blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza
A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in "the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date".

These teens turned their rooms into tech-free zones. This was the result
Elizabeth and Henry are among those ditching technology in their bedrooms to see how they cope.

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

Chris Mason: Reform UK amplifies jitters for Labour and Conservatives
The BBC's political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them.

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.

Hillsborough Law will force officials to tell truth to investigations
The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.

Opioid deaths 50% higher than official data, research shows
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.

'You feel a bit invincible': Triathlete's warning to fellow students over signs of sepsis
Lily McGarry thought she had "fresher's flu" but it was a condition that nearly claimed her life.

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

Inside the century-old building standing above 400,000 gold bars
As a new exhibition opens about the Bank of England, the BBC takes a rare look inside the building.

Ready for an autumn declutter? Four ways to get started
As summer draws to a close, we explore BBC Woman's Hour's expert strategies to help us declutter.

Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime
Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

Ten teenage stars to look out for in Champions League
The Champions League is back this week and BBC Sport has taken a look at 10 teenagers who will be aiming to impress this season.

Mark Ronson on being a night person - and Lady Gaga trashing his car
Mark Ronson looks back on a troubled childhood, and how it informed his career as a DJ and producer.

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Self-styled 'African tribe' evicted from Scottish woodland camp
Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have been living near Jedburgh for several months.

Jaguar Land Rover could face disruption until November after hack
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder
The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.

Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

'Tinder Swindler' con artist arrested in Georgia
Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at an airport.

Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup
A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.

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The Aristocrat, the Convict and the Missing Baby
An aristocrat and her convict partner go on the run with their newborn, ending in tragedy.

Are The Conservatives 'Over'?
Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform.

Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions
As the Champions League returns on Tuesday, BBC Sport experts predict their winners, which English team will go furthest, a surprise package and most exciting player to watch.

Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd transfer strategy
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes the club messed up badly with their summer transfer strategy and lack the "quality" needed to fit manager Ruben Amorim's controversial 3-4-3 system.

Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign'
Cramp cocktails and apps are just some of the ways women's' rugby teams have been trying to ensure their players are able to perform at the highest level throughout their menstrual cycle.

'What a legend!' Duplantis clears 6.30m to break world record
Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.