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Wisconsin woman’s run across the U.S. for MS inspires nonprofit and new book
Her mom’s battle is what inspired to run 3,288 miles over six months, which equals 125 consecutive marathons across America in 2010.

Bucks waive Cam Thomas and sign Pete Nance to multi-year contract
Nance entered Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers having averaged 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 12.1 minutes in 37 games.

Not bad outdoor weather the next couple days
Highs will be near 50 degrees Tuesday.

Brandon Woodruff avoids IL stint and will start Brewers' 5th game of the season
The two-time All-Star right-hander will start the Brewers' fifth game of the season season, March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

'Very chaotic': Wisconsin travelers, airport staff see long delays amid TSA staff shortage
The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to thousands of TSA workers quitting or not showing up for work due to lack of pay.

Packers host celebration of life for Bob Harlan
Harlan started working for the Packers in 1971. He was the team's president from 1989 until 2008. He passed away on March 5.

'The oldest victim was 102 years old': Witness recounts harrowing Green Bay bus crash
A truck driver and part-time first responder captured this close call with his dashcam video.

Democrats push for more school funding as Wisconsin districts turn to voters for support
72 school districts have a total of 74 referendum questions on the upcoming April 7 ballot.

‘A very dark cloud’: Wisconsin mom sees ACA premium more than double
Monday marked the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Enhanced premium subsidies expired in December, driving up costs for many Americans.

Muskego mayor shares update on flood recovery, new K9 therapy dog
Mayor Rick Petfalski joined Spectrum News 1’s segment, “Your Local Leaders,” to share how the city has recouped.

Universities of Wisconsin offering free AI training
Videos aim to give Wisconsinites basic understanding of artificial intelligence.

Former Village of Plainfield fire chief accused of stealing $100,000 from village
Jeffrey Kessenich is charged with two felony counts of theft and one misdemeanor count of theft.

Gov. Evers signs bill to support changes to FoodShare
It’s designed to address changes under the new federal spending bill, one being tied to error rates.

Abbott finalizes purchase of Madison-based Exact Sciences
It had been announced last November that Abbott would acquire the company.

Nearly $15 million awarded to Wisconsin violence prevention organizations
Seventy-three grants are being given to school districts, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, firearm dealer and government agencies.

'The Wiz' follows the yellow brick road into Milwaukee
The retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" story will hit the stage at Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24-29.

33 people injured in bus crash in Green Bay
Police said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey wins Patty Kazmaier award as women's college hockey's top player
The award comes a month after Harvey won a gold medal representing the United States at the Milan Cortina Games.

Inside Kenosha's effort to support officer mental health
Kenosha Police was one of the first departments in Wisconsin to hire a full-time therapist.

Environmental groups worried Knowles-Nelson will end after lack of action by Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and Democrats have been unable to come to a compromise on how to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.

World News

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising
More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected.

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".

Meningitis vaccines offered to some Year 11 pupils in Kent
Year 11 pupils are to receive the vaccine in schools where it has already been offered.

Vets must publish prices and pet prescription fees to be capped at £21, watchdog says
Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

All new homes to have heat pumps and solar panels
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

Transgender girls told to leave Girlguiding groups by September
It follows an announcement in December that transgender members would be banned from joining.

At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

Dame Shirley Bassey reveals she can no longer reply to fan mail
The singer, 89, said she was 'truly humbled' by the letters she had received during her 70-year career.

Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

Watch: BBC at site of Iranian strike in Tel Aviv
The BBC's James Waterhouse is in central Tel Aviv, where Iranian strikes have hit "several impact sites", according to police.

Oil back above $100 a barrel as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks
Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger - the Iranian civilians killed by the war
The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

Villagers 'proud' after overturning council's crackdown on second homes
Second homes and how to deal with growing numbers is a hot topic in parts of Wales.

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations, BBC finds
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?

Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away
BBC Sport speaks to fans, the police and others to examine how common sexism is in football, why it happens, and what can be done.

What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.

Hannah Montana fans celebrate 20 years of 'once in a generation' show
Miley Cyrus stars in a one-off special celebrating the TV show that made her a global star.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

How a YouTuber used a fake live stream to cover up the murder of his pregnant partner
Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.

Police investigating possible Iran link to attack on Jewish charity ambulances
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley says the force is looking at "an online claim of responsibility by an Islamist group"

Search for four missing soldiers after Colombia plane crash kills 66
The Hercules military transport plane crashed minutes after take-off near Colombia's southern border with Peru.

Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.

Shop owner gets £100 and apology 15 years after student stole sign
The former student admitted stealing the sign after "a night of drinking".

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

Snow forecast for some as UK braces for cold snap
It's all change for the weather this week as temperatures plummet and snow is back in the forecast.

Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

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Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?
President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

Is 'baby brain' real?
Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

PSG request to move league match before Liverpool tie
PSG ask to postpone their Ligue 1 game against title rivals Lens which is sandwiched between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.