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Spring weather slowly moves in
Milder air and chances for rain slide in during the first week of March.

3 dead, 14 injured in Austin, Texas bar shooting
Austin Police officials say the suspect was killed by officers at the scene.

Milwaukee leaders connect Black and brown communities to mental, spiritual health benefits of nature
The Urban Nature Connection organizes community walks and other efforts to get more people outdoors.

Madison-based grocery store seeing increase in customers opting for more protein on shopping lists
Data from a Minnesota-based food corporation shows 61% of consumers in the U.S. are increasing their protein intake.

Breaking down Wisconsin anti-grooming legislation
Ryan Burk talks with a lawmaker and several other safety leaders about a new bill that would define and set an official penalty for grooming.

In Focus: How parents can talk to their kids about dangers of grooming, online safety
Lauren Coffren, executive director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Exploited Children Division, shared some advice.

In Focus: How new anti-grooming legislation could close loopholes
Joan Lawcewicz, a financial crimes investigator with the Chippewa Falls Police Department, testified in support of Assembly Bill 677.

In Focus: Anti-grooming legislation aims to create penalties for the crime
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, authored Assembly Bill 677.

Amid heart monthm AHA makes push to get people certified in CPR
More than 45% of people have heart disease but don't know it until it's too late.

'This has been a phenomenal winter season': Some Wisconsin businesses see winter improvement
Granite Peak near Wausau has seen a strong year after a pair of weak winters.

Packers hire Cam Achord as special teams coordinator following Rich Bisaccia's departure
Cam Achord is taking over as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator after spending the last two seasons working with the New York Giants.

Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristy Yang sentenced Demetric Scott on Friday.

'Homes MKE' program helps Milwaukee couple achieve dream of homeownership
Gregory and Rashida lowery spent Friday morning on the porch of their new home in Sherman Park.

Education advocates call for adequate school funding from lawmakers
The rally at the State Capitol followed the filing of a lawsuit against the State Legislature this week over school funding.

Leaders hold press conference on incident involving autistic student who was allegedly given dog food
State Representative Shelia Stubbs, D-Madison, gathered a group of community leaders at the state capitol Friday.

Bill by Wisconsin congressman seeks to help veterans with education, employment opportunities
Rep. Derrick Van Orden is sponsoring The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act.

DATCP identifies first case of bird flu in commercial poultry flock this year
Officials said the affected area has been quarantined and that all birds will be depopulated to prevent spread.

Wisconsin native Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games
The Hornets swingman broke Keegan Murray’s NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum may be moving as it eyes a bigger location
Though a new site hasn’t been decided yet, museum officials said they anticipate the new location will be double the size of the current one.

Green Highways Program reduces pollution produced from interstate traffic
MMSD, the City of Milwaukee and WisDOT planted trees and native vegetation in the shadow of the Marquette Interchange to soak up runoff.

World News

RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

Major changes to asylum system set to come into force
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Actor Awards: The red carpet in pictures
Wunmi Mosaku and Emma Stone were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The Papers: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.

Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.

UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East
Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

Murder charge after security guard stabbed
A 50-year-old man will appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court on Monday, police say.

The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

Man who died in skydive was 'highly experienced'
An investigation is launched after the incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon.

Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke
The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup
India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.

Beaver pair released into wild 'are still together'
The pair were spotted on camera traps, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust says.

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Trump's Iran gamble... What is the US president up to?
And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?

Ali Khamenei Killed
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.

Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.