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Briefly cooler with clouds on this Monday
A dip in temperatures today before another large warm up.

Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Down 4-0 in the first inning, Milwaukee rallied for its seventh comeback win of this postseason.

Dennis Krause Blog: These Brewers never quit
The Brewers have talent. They also have a steely resolve. They have an outstanding quality in that they never give up.

In Focus: What to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the ballot
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss them and to explain how these amendments make it onto the ballot. 

In Focus: Republicans share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Gillett, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

In Focus: Democrats share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

At 92, Bud Selig hopes this is the moment he finally sees the Milwaukee Brewers win a title
Attending his first game of the year, the 92-year-old former Brewers owner and baseball commissioner participated in the first-pitch ceremony.

Milwaukee tests election equipment ahead of Election Day
Election officials say they're preparing for what's expected to be high voter turnout across the City of Milwaukee.

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nation sees who Brewers are in Game 1
It was an electric sellout crowd at American Family Field.

Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

World News

Watch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president's son
Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
Around 90,000 properties are without power after Scotland and north England is battered by strong winds.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.

Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home
Bern Rogers says the row with her siblings since her elderly mother died was "harrowing and deeply sad".

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Knighting Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make,' says Prince William
The rugby league star is "gold dust" and "should have been Sir Kevin years ago," says the Prince of Wales.

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile
The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.

Israelis prepare to vote in one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Kane, Yamal or Kvaratskhelia? BBC Sport pundits on who should win the men's Ballon d'Or
The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?

How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

Lula faces hostile congress and divided country after Brazil election win
The incumbent president has pulled off a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

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Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

Jordan arrests three men suspected of deadly church attack after shootout
No group has yet said it was behind Friday's shooting attack in the village of Hmoud, which left nine Christians dead.

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'
The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.

Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda will also not allow most travellers who have been in DR Congo to transit through the country.

China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party
The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.

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End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
Kylian Mbappe's two goals at Barcelona have opened up La Liga, as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid leave Camp Nou with a victory.

Antonelli delivers 'the race of a champion who isn't the champion yet'
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win was "the best he has delivered", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, even if it wasn't quite enough to give him the title.

Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their say
The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?

Vikings are last unbeaten team as Chiefs lose - NFL week seven
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers lost in week seven of the NFL, leaving the Minnesota Vikings as this season's last unbeaten team.