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Sunny and comfortable to start the week
High temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s.

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
Jenks helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series, saving four games in six appearances during the postseason.

In Focus: Anne Sappenfield shares a look behind the bill drafting process
Sappenfield is the director of the Wisconsin Legislative Council.

Role of legislative committees in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with legislators and leaders about their importance.

In Focus: How committee hearings help communicate needs of farmers with legislators
Jason Mugnaini, the executive director of Government Affairs for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, explains.

In Focus: Rep. Ron Tusler explains role of legislative committees
This week on "In Focus," we discuss the important role they play in shaping and drafting legislation.

Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90
The Buddhist monk said this week he plans to reincarnate after death, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role.

Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks returned to East River
More than 80,000 shells were used during the 25-minute show.

Wisconsin marks 15th anniversary of smoke-free indoor air law
Since its passage, fewer people in the state have been smoking, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season
Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes.

Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
Public swimming was allowed in designated areas of the Seine, including a newly built wooden deck near the Eiffel Tower.

'The attacks against our officers has got to stop': Officer among 3 struck in Shorewood shooting and suspect dead, police say
The officer was released from the hospital and the suspect has now died after a pursuit.

Injured MPD officer Christopher McCray welcomed back to District 2
In his visit, McCray took time to see the memorial for 32-year-old police officer Kendall Corder, who died from last week's shooting.

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
Chestnut, 41, consumed 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

Fireworks and weather: A perfect balance
Various weather conditions can impact your firework shows.

Where to see July 4 fireworks this year in Wisconsin
Here’s some fireworks and celebrations happening in major Wisconsin cities.

Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays and cancellations
The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40% of flights at airports serving Paris and half of flights in Nice.

Cudahy Police capture wallaby, return to owner
Police said a FedEx worker called them after seeing the animal on the loose near the shipping facility

Organization works to document LGBTQ+ history in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project said giving a voice to those who have had to stay silent is why they give time to preserving it.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff scheduled to return from shoulder surgery Sunday in Miami
He is lined up to start Sunday against the Marlins in the finale of a three-game series.

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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC
Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Hamas said it has responded to the latest ceasefire proposal positively but there are still gaps to be bridged.

Parents of girls killed in school crash 'still waiting for answers'
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died when a Land Rover ran into an end-of-term tea party in July 2023.

'Human error' - Wimbledon sorry over missed line calls
Wimbledon organisers apologise after the electronic line-calling system on Centre Court is turned off in error and misses three calls in one game.

Trump is using the 'Madman Theory' to try to change the world (and it's working)
Political scientists have a term for the tactic, that has been used by some leaders including Nixon, to persuade adversaries that they are temperamentally capable of anything, to extract concessions. But can it work in the long term?

Murder inquiry after death of scientist on Dundee street
Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road.

Hamas security officer says group has lost control over most of Gaza
The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.

Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France
The rail operator has apologised after passengers were stuck on the London-bound train that broke down near Calais.

Norris takes first Silverstone win in dramatic race
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first home victory in a chaotic, dramatic, rain-affected British Grand Prix.

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

A girls' summer camp cut short by deadly disaster
Camp Mystic, where young girls were having the "time of their life" just days ago, is now the site of one of the deadliest disasters.

I looked into the eyes of a man who blew himself up on the Tube. I still see him everywhere
Dan Biddle recalls a bright, white flash as a bomb was detonated just metres away from him on a London Underground train.

Sabrina Carpenter tones down headline show - but she's still at her best
The 26-year-old US singer was in London to headline the first of two nights at the BST festival.

How MI5 piled falsehood on falsehood in the case of neo-Nazi spy who abused women
Security Service continued to provide misleading evidence even after its lie was exposed, BBC can reveal.

Why I kick down Peak District stone stacks
Stuart Cox says he wants to raise awareness of the damage the stacks can do to the environment.

Women's Euro 2025: Groups, fixture dates and who are favourites?
BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for the 2025 Women's European Championship.

Football clubs should pay towards £70m policing cost, Met chief says
It comes as Sir Marks calls for the creation of 12 to 15 bigger police forces as part of radical reforms.

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians
After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.

Four-year-old boy killed by falling gravestone
Paramedics tried to save the boy after he was hurt in Haslingden, Lancashire.

Family hubs to open in every council in England
Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.

England swept aside as India level series at 1-1
Jamie Smith offers admirable resistance but India's superb bowlers complete a thumping 337-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston.

Man arrested over damage to Windrush portraits
The 24-year-old was held on Saturday and police say they are not treating it as a hate crime.

Watch: Ozzy Osbourne belt out Iron Man one last time during final Black Sabbath show
Fans sing Iron Man with Ozzy Osbourne during what Black Sabbath says was its last gig.

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Is Trump deporting record numbers of migrants?
The US president has made Los Angeles his deportations battleground

One year of Labour: What happened? (Newscast Live)
Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?

'Pure joy, pure emotion' for Norris' first home win
Lando Norris says his first home victory at the British Grand Prix was "pure joy, pure emotion".

The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans
After taking two steps forward last week, England have taken another back in their crushing loss to India. BBC Sport explores the issues holding them back.

'Human error' - Wimbledon sorry over missed line calls
Wimbledon organisers apologise after the electronic line-calling system on Centre Court is turned off in error and misses three calls in one game.

Norrie maintains British hopes with epic Wimbledon win
Cameron Norrie is the final Briton standing in the Wimbledon singles after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry to reach the men's quarter-finals.

Hulkenberg's first podium 'emotional rollercoaster'
Nico Hulkenberg ends an "emotional rollercoaster" weekend at Silverstone by claiming his maiden F1 podium after 239 race entries.

Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails
Watch the bizarre moment Anastasia Pavlyuchenko is denied game point due to the electronic line-calling system failing, resulting in the point being replayed and leading to Britain's Sonay Kartal winning the game.