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'Alliteration and nothing more': Democrat reacts to GOP branding of 'Schumer Shutdown'
Wisconsin’s senators—Republican Ron Johnson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin—are pointing fingers at each other’s party.

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland
The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of potatoes.

The government shutdown could impact your travel plans
Rose Gray from Fox World Travel said the government shutdown will have more of an impact on domestic travel over international travel.

Record temperatures possible Friday and Saturday
Many areas will soar into the 80s.

Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect the pain is not over yet
Tesla benefited from consumers taking advantage of a $7,500 tax credit, a surge in buying that helped all EV makers.

Brewers deal with increased expectations heading into NLDS
Brewers talk about dealing with added pressure of win-or-go home games

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

Imelda turns post-tropical after passing over Bermuda
Imelda brought strong winds and heavy rain to Bermuda.

'I decided I was going to quit': Why more people are turning to sobriety
A Madison resident decided to turn things around when at one point she was drinking so much, she was having trouble paying her bills.

Delta jets have a 'low-speed collision' on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
A wing of an aircraft preparing for takeoff hit the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from North Carolina.

'Ujima helped me': Violence intervention program helps Wisconsin families heal
Project Ujima, an intervention program through Children's Wisconsin, is called down to the emergency department to help victims of violence.

Evergreen Theater in Green Bay now casting young actors
The Evergreen Theater is the only multigenerational live theater company in northeast Wisconsin.

Feeling like summer for the first weekend of October
Temperatures stay well-above average.

Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research, dies at 91
She was scheduled to appear at an event on Wednesday morning in Pasadena.

Local industries impacted by government shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison has also gone mostly dark due to the shutdown.

ACC bets on being 1st league in college football to bring TV viewers inside live replay reviews
The league and ESPN are airing audio feeds of the in-game exchanges between officials at the stadium and at the replay command center in Charlotte.

Ascension Wisconsin, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach new contract agreement
Ascension is seeking increased reimbursement rates due to the rising costs for equipment and medications.

Jane Fonda revives Cold War-era activist group to defend free speech
Jane Fonda has revived an activist group from the Cold War era that was backed by her father and fellow Oscar winner, Henry Fonda.

Wisconsin will no longer need to pay sales tax on energy and utility bills
Starting on Oct. 1, Wisconsin households will no longer need to pay the sales tax on energy and utility bills year-round.

Poll: Adults losing confidence in President Trump’s ability to lower inflation
The survey was conducted in September.

World News

Worshippers helped stop suspect from entering synagogue - what we know about attack
Two Jewish people died in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

What footage tells us about attack
BBC Verify analyses footage circulating online showing the moment police opened fire on a suspect at a Manchester synagogue.

'The man was just running out with a knife' - eyewitnesses describe how attack unfolded
A delivery driver describes the moment a man is shot by firearms officers at Heaton Park synagogue.

Starmer vows to protect Jewish communities
The prime minister said Britain must defeat antisemitic hate, as the King, religious leaders and politicians issue statements.

I'm not resigning, Met Police chief says after BBC investigation
Sir Mark Rowley insists he won't resign, saying it's "the misogynists and racists frankly who want me out".

Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands
President Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.

Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of 'inflammatory' language
Her comments come after a firm linked to the peer was ordered to pay £122m over a Covid-19 contract.

Mum's anti-chemo views influenced daughter's death, coroner says
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers
Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.

Watch: Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
Studying samples from the ice sheet gives an environmental record of over a million years.

Heart surgeon whose failures contributed to several deaths continues to work for NHS
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.

Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall
The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.

Only Fools and Horses actor dies aged 68
Co-star Sue Holderness, who played Marlene, says Patrick Murray will be "greatly missed".

Peaky Blinders to return to TV with gang's new era
Two new TV seasons, post-World War Two, will tell the story of Birmingham rising up after the Blitz.

Why BBC sent undercover reporter into a busy London police station
A BBC reporter describes secretly filming misogynistic and racist attitudes among serving Metropolitan Police officers.

Watch on iPlayer: Undercover in the Police
Secret filming reveals evidence of racism and misogyny at Charing Cross Police Station.

In full: Met chief's letter to home secretary and mayor of London
Sir Mark Rowley wrote to Shabana Mahmood and London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address Panorama's findings.

Watch: Campaigner Mina Smallman says report highlights problems with vetting
Mina Smallman told the BBC she was pleased that Panorama investigated the Metropolitan police.

Ozzy Osbourne 'wouldn't change a thing', he told BBC film
The delayed documentary shows the late star and his family return to the UK ahead of a farewell show.

How much time could Diddy spend in prison?
At his sentencing Friday, the music mogul faces up to two decades behind bars, but his attorneys want more leniency.

Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police
Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that "toxic behaviours", far from being driven out of the Met, have been driven underground.

'My pay is being held hostage': Federal workers on US government shutdown
Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown.

Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in Channel crossing
The Alhashemi family have spent the past 15 years moving around Europe in a state of legal limbo.

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge
Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".

Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France
The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel.

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg
South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.

First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.

Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album
The man who was photographed as a baby on the LP cover sued the band for distributing child pornography.

Amber warning issued for Storm Amy with 95mph winds
An amber warning has been issued for Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season. What will the impacts be when it hits at the end of the week?

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Watch on iPlayer: Access All Areas - When Country Comes to Town
Go behind the scenes as country music takes over the Royal Albert Hall.