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Dennis Krause Blog: Rays stay alive and break Brewers' hearts
Brewers fans have waited since 1970 for a championship. They’ll have to wait a little longer.

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep
The series moves on to Game 5.

Brewers' Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief record as World Series Game 4 goes to extras
Ashby followed with a scoreless 10th and hasn't allowed a run in 17 2/3 innings in nine postseason appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers take moment to honor Bob Uecker during World Series
Major League Baseball has an annual tradition of acknowledgement during the Fall Classic in partnership with Stand Up to Cancer.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are World Series-ready
The World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 333 of the 335 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Josh Jacobs says Packers running backs must help out their injury-riddled offensive line
Jacobs is confident that he has shaken off the rust that came from missing the first six games of the season while on the commissioner’s exempt list.

Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games
Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million.

Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title
They're sipping Wisconsin beers in the parking lot and chanting “Let's go Brewers” in the stands.

Supper club puts spooky twist on Wisconsin tradition
Candlelit elegance will meet the eerie mysteries of Wisconsin’s past at Dawn Manor, a supper club overlooking Mirror Lake in Baraboo.

The Brewers' World Series run a hit for tourism, business
Experts say the impact's immediate and long-lasting.

Unseasonably warm weather returns Wednesday
High temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s.

Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.

Brewers fans take over St. Petersburg before Game 3
Brewers fans packed St. Petersburg bars before Game 3 of the World Series, bringing Milwaukee energy near Tropicana Field hours before first pitch.

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax
Gasser faced the minimum over six dominant innings, pitching the Brewers to the brink of their first championship in a 10-1 win over the Rays.

3 things to watch in Packers v. Panthers
This is already the second Thursday night game for the Packers this season.

Everyday Hero: Winchester quilt shop raises money for local veterans’ Honor Flight
Primitive Gatherings aims to fund an entire flight for local veterans.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

Dennis Krause Blog: Just a formality now for Brewers
This is a coronation, not a series.

World News

What could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.

Confusion about Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts as Argentina says he flew to Ecuador
The defeated presidential candidate's whereabouts are unclear, as Argentina says he boarded a flight to Ecuador.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, MPs warn
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

'Biggest night in club's history' as fearless Fleetwood stun Arsenal in EFL Cup
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

What to expect from this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.

I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.

The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.

Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.

Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.

Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

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'Biggest night in club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.

Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.

Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.

Liverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off
Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...

Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.