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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.

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: 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.

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: 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

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.

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.

Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.

'It's eerie' - Dubai on edge as city comes under attack by Iran
One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby.

At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day
The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message.

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

After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.

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.

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.

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?

This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

Money-saver or a curse? UK brides' complex relationship with second-hand wedding dresses
Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

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.

Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

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 arrest after security guard dies in stabbing
Tributes to "gentle giant" Gary Stanley flood in from family and friends.

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.

There will always be snobbery around reality TV, says Olivia Attwood
The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

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

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

Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday, ending his 36-year iron rule

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.