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Ground stops lifted for airports across Florida after SpaceX confirms 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' of Starship
After a Thursday night launch, SpaceX lost contact with Starship after losing altitude control.

Search for missing Oak Creek teen continues; police looking into several leads
Oak Creek Police are asking the public for any information in helping find a 13-year-old girl who’s been missing since Saturday, March 1.

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion
Sycamore Partners will acquire the struggling retailer.

Potential changes to USPS could impact rural Wisconsin
President Donald Trump has called for merging the Postal Service into the Department of Commerce.

‘When the governor says it’s all-or-nothing, it’s probably going to be nothing’: Republicans react to reforming Wisconsin’s prison system
Even so, safety is the one area lawmakers from both sides already agree on, acknowledging the responsibility falls on the state.

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case
Both prosecutors and defense attorneys agree that Syed doesn't pose a risk to public safety.

NASA searches Delaware-sized area of the moon for Athena after lunar landing
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander has successfully touched down on the moon. NASA is still working to determine its position and location.

Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record
Uncertainty is rocking the market amid worries that a global trade war could damage economies and worsen inflation.

Report: Wisconsin high school graduation rates inch upwards, but disparities still remain
A new report from the state Department of Public Instruction showed 91.1% of Wisconsin high school students graduated on time last year.

Producer of 'Hamilton' cancels shows set for next year at Kennedy Center, citing Trump's 'takeover' of its board
Last month, Trump announced he was firing members of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center and naming himself chairman.

More clouds overnight with a few flakes on Friday
The best chance of flurries or snow showers is south of I-94.

Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in November election seek damages
Four voters whose ballots were not counted initiated a class-action lawsuit Thursday seeking $175,000 in damages each.

Angry Birds, Frogger and others are finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame revealed the 12 finalists up for induction on Thursday and opened a week of public voting.

Poll: Most Americans want U.S. to play major global role
Sixty-six percent say the U.S. should play a leading or major role in solving international problems.

Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
The mass firing of federal employees since Trump took office in January is pushing out veterans who make up 30% of the nation's federal workforce.

Blackwell carries No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota 74-67 with 25 points and career-best 11 boards
John Tonje added 18 points and seven boards for the Badgers, who forged a three-way tie for third place in the Big Ten

Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107
The Bucks won for the eighth time in their last nine games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo says consistency of his work ethic helped him join 20,000-point club
On Wednesday, he became the 52nd player to reach that mark.

As cocoa prices hit record highs, small chocolate shops feel the impact
Small producers are seeing their profit margins shrink.

Quiet weather settles in for the weekend
Highs will be near average in the low 40s.

World News

Zelensky hopes US-Ukraine talks next week will be 'meaningful'
The talks in Saudi Arabia come as both sides seek to heal a rift after presidents Zelensky and Trump clashed in public.

Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs
Trump said he was granting exemptions to tariffs on goods that come under a previous trade pact until 2 April.

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

The King reveals his playlist, from Marley to Kylie
King Charles III is launching a personal playlist of music from the Commonwealth that lifts his sprits.

Horizon scandal: Compensation offered after death
Widow of Horizon scandal victim urges government to speed up compensation payouts

Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP
The MP behind the bill says he has altered proposals in a bid to gain government support.

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris
It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch

Baywatch star Pamela Bach found dead at 62
She was found at her home in the Hollywood Hills after dying by suicide, said the Los Angeles medical examiner's office.

Fighting rages in Assad heartland of Syria
"Huge reinforcements" are heading to Latakia province after clashes reportedly claim dozens of lives.

Genetic drive to overeat found in labradors and humans
Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors' - and some people's - tendency to overeat.

More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing
Dedicated funding will allow the scheme to reach the poorest areas in England, the government says.

Inquiry into claims Nottingham victim records were accessed
A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed "inappropriately".

Weekly quiz: Anora cleaned up but who left the Oscars empty-handed?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Crossbow maniac' and 'show of unity' for Ukraine
The conviction of Kyle Clifford, who raped and murdered his ex-girlfriend and murdered her, her sister and mother, leads many papers.

The arrogant ex-soldier who turned into a triple killer
Kyle Clifford's behaviour leading up to the murders escalated at an unprecedented rate, say police.

'So lucky to be alive': Aid worker describes escape from deadly Russian strike
Karol Swiacki spoke to the BBC after surviving a missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, which killed four.

Why are whales getting tangled up in ropes?
Why are entanglements happening and are the incidents on the rise?

Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures
Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.

Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital
The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February.

Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane
A 17-year-old has been charged after being detained by crew and members of the public on a plane in Australia.

Farage hits back at Reform MP's leadership criticism
Farage rejects suggestions from Rupert Lowe that Reform UK is a "protest party led by the Messiah".

Girl, 4, who died in suspected arson attack named
Lesma-Rose Wibier's family describe the four-year-old as "the most beautiful girl, inside and out".

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Is Greenland for Sale?
Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. Could it happen? If so, how?

How should Trump deal with Putin?
Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

An Oscar-winning blockbuster starring Denzel Washington
This urban crime drama follows a rookie cop's first day of training in a narcotics squad

'Dessers leads way for weirdest Rangers team ever'
The conundrum of Cyriel Dessers epitomises one of the strangest Rangers teams in history, writes Tom English.

Littler triumphs as Brighton sees two nine-darters
Luke Littler wins night five of the Premier League in Brighton on an evening which sees two nine-dart finishes.

Son hopes for 'wake-up call' before 'biggest game'
Tottenham must take their 1-0 defeat by AZ Alkmaar as a "wake-up call" going into their "biggest game of the season", says captain Son Heung-min - with their sole chance of silverware hanging in the balance.

Raducanu 'didn't feel anxious' in Indian Wells loss
Emma Raducanu struggles in a testing Indian Wells wind as she loses in her first appearance since being targeted by a stalker during a match.