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Old World Wisconsin honors America's 250th birthday
Old World Wisconsin is an open-air living history museum in Waukesha County.

Crews battle 5-alarm fire at Lincoln Avenue School
The MPS school has been burning since the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Madison programs handing out teen work experience amid tough job market
Madison School and Community Recreation has programs geared towards teens but also hires them as camp counselors for younger students.

Appleton School District breaking summer hunger cycle with meals program
The summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to students 18 and under.

Heat and storms are the theme in Wisconsin
Expect heat indices for many in the triple digits with a chance for storms.

Everyday Hero: UW Health leader helping respiratory care breathe into the future
The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care honored a UW Health leader with an Honorary Lifetime Award.

Ortiz homer gives Brewers 5-3 comeback win over Reds
Joey Ortiz had a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 comeback victory

Milwaukee-based 'United for Venezuela' fund launches with Brewers' help following devastating earthquakes
Food, clothing and other essentials were packed here in the basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, all heading to Venezuela.

Staying safe as the heat wave grips Wisconsin
For some workers, like James Munn, a landscaper in Green Bay, the heat is unavoidable.

Milwaukee immigrant rights group issues community alert after reported ICE arrests
Forward Latino said they are urging people to carry their I.D’s, paperwork and any documentation they have on them at all times.

‘If somebody has to stay home because they can't afford childcare, that's going to impact you’: Lawmakers host community roundtable
As the month of June nears its end, so too does funding for the state’s Child Care Bridge Payments program.

Heatwave takes hold of eastern two-thirds of U.S.
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.

National Eagle Center on Mississippi River marks America 250
Wabasha, Minnesota proclaims to be the Eagle Capital of America.

'I fell in love with this city': Neenah mayor shares what makes the city special
Mayor Brian Borchardt, originally from Milwaukee, said he uses his background growing up in a large city to shape how he leads his community. 

Extreme heat and stifling humidity this week
Dangerous heat index values above 100 degrees are likely.

Tips to keep your home cooler this summer
The first prolonged heat of the season arrives this week.

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
The National Weather Service says the hot and humid weather is expected to last through most of the week.

A look inside Wisconsin’s booth at the Great American State Fair
And what the Wisconsinites who visited thought about it.

Ripon man sentenced to 60 years in prison for ‘violent axe attack’
District Attorney Eric Toney announced the sentencing for Hayden Daffinson on Monday.

3 killed in UTV crash in Burnett County
According to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, the three were killed when a pickup truck didn’t stop at a stop sign and hit their UTV.

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Government promises to act after 'shocking' failings in maternity care in England
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

Manhunt under way in France after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

'No rescuers have been sent': Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.

US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

Pick Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson against DR Congo, says Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.

Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky
Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

Why £15 durians are being sold at half price or given away for free
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.

Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length
Some fans had complained that the show is too short because the singer only performs her latest album.

Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

Heavy security in South Africa as anti-migrant protesters take to the streets
Thousands of people have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

King Charles arrives in Edinburgh for Royal Week celebrations
The King's first engagement was the traditional Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Boy says it was incredible bumping into princess doing Three Peaks Challenge
Ted and his father say it was incredible bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales.

WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.