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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a unifying figure in Venezuela's political opposition.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Health issues caused Sister Jean to step down from her role with the university in August, though the school said she remained as an adviser.

Packers hope to bounce back Sunday against the Bengals after the bye week
For the first time since 2017, the Packers and Cincinnati Bengals will play at Lambeau Field.

Portage County Humane Society inundated with 250 cats
Humane Society director said she thinks this influx of cats is because people can't afford their animals.

Whipping up wonderful weekend weather
Weekend forecast: comfortable with a mix of sun and clouds.

Have that umbrella handy early Friday
Starting off Friday with rain, ending with sunshine.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Bengals game, comedy show, Hmong New Year
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Matthew Boyd stars as the Cubs blank the Brewers 6-0 to send the NLDS to a deciding Game 5
The Cubs were on the brink of elimination after they dropped the first two games of the NLDS in Milwaukee.

Dennis Krause Blog: Cubs force fifth and deciding game against Brewers
The Brewers have now lost nine straight postseason road games, dating back to 2018.

Flacco already beat Packers this season with Browns. Now he's trying to do it with Bengals
The Bengals (2-3) acquired Flacco aftert losing three straight games by a combined score of 113-37 with Jake Browning as their starting quarterback.

Cindy McCain suffers a mild stroke and will take leave from World Food Program while recovering
The widow of Sen. John McCain and head of the U.N. World Food Program is expected to make a “full recovery.”

Shutdown frustrations devolve into public spat between Jeffries, Lawler
On Capitol Hill, there was an unusually public war of words between two New York congressmen.

LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica
The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October.

Bill Belichick's 1st season at North Carolina has run into problems on and off the field
The Tar Heels are 2-3 but have lost in lopsided fashion in all three of their games against power-conference opponents.

Wisconsin program keeps victims' addresses confidential
The program is designed to keep the home address of abuse and trafficking victims confidential.

Retired nurse from Wisconsin travels to Washington, D.C.
Sue Conard of La Crosse says lawmakers need to "get their job done."

Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats
Mark Bray, a history professor, and his wife, also a Rutgers professor, have two young children and plan to live in Spain after death threats.

26-year-old man killed by off-duty Milwaukee police officer
The incident stemmed from a minor car accident that turned violent.

John Candy's son and daughter discuss new documentary about their dad
Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan joined "Your Morning."

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released.

World News

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says.

Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?
The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans

William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide
Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

Woman found dead on Dutch beach named after 21 years
An Interpol-led operation has identified German citizen Eva Maria Pommer after a police tip-off.

Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds
There has been a backlash to the announcement a UK-wide digital ID scheme will be introduced by 2029.

MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK
The broadcaster will stop showing music videos in December, but its main channel will remain on air.

Alleged McCann stalker 'stunned' vigil organiser
Janet Kennedy says Julia Wandelt gave her an envelope at a vigil for missing Madeleine McCann.

Plaid ready to replace Welsh Labour, says leader
Plaid Cymru is ready to replace Welsh Labour at the next Senedd election, its leader will say later.

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

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden
Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

What's in the deal and when will the hostages be released?
Israeli troops have pulled back from parts of Gaza after Israel approved Donald Trump's ceasefire and hostage release plan.

US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire
The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say.

Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet
For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors

Celebrity Traitors episode two was as killer as Tom Daley's side-eye
Alan Carr continues to worry the nation in the second instalment of this instant-hit celebrity spin-off.

Lawyer who prosecuted Trump faces fraud charges herself - here's what we know
US President Donald Trump ordered his officials to pursue his political foe, who denies any wrongdoing.

How 20 minutes in nature can boost your health
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

EU's new border system being eased in from this weekend - what changes can UK travellers expect?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Paragliders - the lethal new weapon being used in Myanmar's civil war
More than two dozen civilians were killed on Monday after a motorised army paraglider dropped bombs from above.

Weekly quiz: What did Queen Camilla say about Jilly Cooper?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Stop expecting perfection from us, Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says
In an interview with the BBC, referee Anthony Taylor criticises the "expectation of perfection" culture officials are subject to.

Actress Alex Kingston reveals womb cancer diagnosis
The Strictly and Doctor Who star says she had a hysterectomy and radiation therapy last year.

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species
Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grisly end.

People struggle to sell homes in city dubbed 'fly-tipping capital'
Locals in some parts of Newport describe new rubbish appearing as soon as old waste is cleared.

Met Police civilian staff vote to strike over pay
More than 6,000 Metropolitan Police staff are due to take industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Landlords exposed flouting law on Airbnb
Duplicate short-term rental listings "pile pressure" on London's housing market, it is claimed.

Peru's president removed from office amid soaring crime
The ousting of President Dina Boluarte follows a string of scandals and growing outrage over crime in Peru.

Major Russian strikes cut power across Kyiv
Drone and missile strikes caused blackouts in Kyiv and killed a seven-year-old in Ukraine's south-east, officials say.

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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.

Can Trump turn a Gaza ceasefire into a lasting peace deal?
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal

Stop expecting perfection from us - top referee
In an interview with the BBC, referee Anthony Taylor criticises the "expectation of perfection" culture officials are subject to.