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Nor'easter to bring rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to East Coast this weekend
A nor'easter will bring rain and wind along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New England this weekend into early next week.

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in New Orleans backyard
The slab was the 1,900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

Great weekend for outdoor fall activities
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Democrats are hopeful about Brown's chances to return to the Senate, especially without President Donald Trump at the top of the ballot.

Oneida Nation building new community cannery on reservation
The nearly 11,000-square-foot facility is expected to open next summer.

Las Vegas Aces win third WNBA title in four seasons
The Aces made quick work of the league's first best-of-seven Finals.

Florida congresswoman brings awareness to breast cancer amid cuts to research
Since January, President Donald Trump’s administration has cut millions of dollars in cancer research, including for breast cancer.

'These high-power wires would be going right through my property': Fredonia residents oppose proposed data center power lines
Residents in communities outlying Port Washington are fighting against proposed power lines that will serve the data center.

U.S. Capitol Police start missing pay Friday during government shutdown
Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, said “it’s particularly concerning” because “political violence is on the rise.”

Fox Cities sees uptick in homelessness during July point-in-time count
A lack of affordable housing and increasing rents are among factors driving the numbers.

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.

Drought causes headache for Christmas tree farmers
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows a dry Wisconsin.

After Trump administration’s funding freeze, electric vehicle charger program moves forward
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has dismantled or suspended many of the federal government’s climate programs.

Spectrum unveils Spectrum App Store
Spectrum - the parent company of Spectrum News - is offering its customers a new way to simplify what can oftentimes feel like a complicated process.

The Associated Bank Theater Center opens on Saturday with concert featuring Bernadette Peters
The grand opening of the Associated Bank Theater Center will kick off with a concert from Bernadette Peters on Saturday.

‘It's people with no ethics, no morals’: New ‘SWIFTIE’ Act targets ticket scalpers
Under the proposal, all fees and taxes would have to be listed upfront, preventing unlicensed resellers from engaging in deceptive practices.

Trial date set for teen accused of killing, assaulting 10-year-old girl
Carson Peters-Berger will stand trial beginning on Nov. 2, 2026. The trial is expected to last two weeks.

The 2025 youth deer hunt is this weekend in Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the 2025 youth deer hunt this weekend for youth hunters 15 years old and younger.

Wautoma High School student arrested after suspected possession of a firearm
The Waushara County Sherriff’s Office was notified of a potential concern about a student in possession of a firearm at Wautoma High School.

SpaceX plans to build on previous test for 11th Starship launch
SpaceX stated it wants to build on the previous test back in August, which went well except for a small explosion.

World News

Israelis praise Trump at huge rally ahead of expected hostage release by Hamas in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Palestinians continue to return to Gaza City after the Israeli withdrawal.

The women taking Meta to task after their baby loss
Several women say the pain of losing their babies was made worse by targeted advertising.

Academy award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall.

Why Labour's deputy leadership race could be a verdict on Starmer
The pair are going head-to-head to be Angela Rayner's replacement, but what are they battling for?

Paedophile singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack as two men arrested
Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence imposed in 2013 after admitting 13 child sex offences.

Strictly celebs starstruck as Wicked's Cynthia Erivo soars into movie week
The Oscar nominee, who stars as Elphaba in the hit film, was Strictly's first ever guest mentor.

How the autumn climbing season turned deadly in the Himalayas
Unpredictable, intense and longer monsoons are encroaching into autumn, turning it into a deadly season.

Hamas mobilises fighters in Gaza as fears of internal violence mount
Clashes have already taken place between the group and an armed clan in Gaza City.

'We are inventing captivity medicine': Hospital prepares for freed Israeli hostages
Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.

Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed.

What we know about the Gaza ceasefire agreement
Israeli troops have pulled back from parts of Gaza after Israel approved Donald Trump's ceasefire and hostage release plan.

KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel
The co-directors of Netflix's most watched film ever say "there's more we can do with these characters"

The Papers: 'White House anger over UK spy case' and 'Pensions tax raid'
White House "anger" over the UK's handling of a China spy case and the chancellor's tax plans lead Sunday's papers.

I was shocked when mum told me what she wants to do with her body when she dies
BBC presenter Lucy Owen finds out why her mum wants to donate her body to medical science.

I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out
Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.

Cold, flu, Covid: Why is everyone sick right now?
Why coughs and colds seem to be taking hold currently - and what you can do to protect yourself.

Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.

Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan
The escalation comes days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.

Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother
Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.

When do the clocks go back in the UK?
Most of us will get an extra hour in bed during the last weekend of October but the change will usher in some much earlier sunsets, as Ben Rich explains.

Farmer finds car-sized Nasa probe in Texas field
The missing Nasa research-probe had blown off course and crash-landed in Edmonson on 2 October.

Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support - here's how
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.

SNP members back Swinney's independence plan for Holyrood election
The first minister will declare a mandate for a second independence referendum, if the SNP wins a majority of seats in the 2026 Holyrood election.

A tiny island with more sheep than people needs a new tenant - could you live here?
Island trust seeks adventurous family or couple to join three other permanent residents on Ynys Enlli.

TV presenter Emma Willis lands 'dream role' at hospital
The presenter becomes a patron of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity.

Please shout DUCK!' The town where mystery signs keep popping up
A council says the prank signs could "mislead residents and cause confusion".

Is it a cold, flu or Covid? Top tips to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

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Gerrard rejects chance to return as Rangers boss
After talks following Russell Martin's sacking, Steven Gerrard turns down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager.

Forest to consider Dyche if Postecoglou sacked
Nottingham Forest could turn to former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche if Ange Postecoglou leaves the club.

Allen's Sheffield big night out ends in Makhmudov loss
David Allen's fairytale big Sheffield headline fight ends in a unanimous points loss to Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov.

'He's shouting pick me' - has Lewis played way into England's Ashes team?
Off the back of an impressive try-scoring Super League Grand Final performance, has Hull KR's Mikey Lewis played himself into starting for England in the Ashes series?