Wisconsin

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

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Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under tornado watches into Tuesday night, while Wisconsin was experiencing a spring snowstorm. Storms in Northeastern … Read more

Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map

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Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s presidential primary Tuesday clears the way for a general election campaign that Democrats see as an opportunity unlike any in recent state history. New legislative districts adopted last month erase Republican advantages that gave the GOP dominance of the Wisconsin Assembly even as Democrats won 14 of the past 17 … Read more

Missing toddler Elijah Vue’s blanket found weeks after disappearance

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Missing toddler Elijah Vue’s blanket found weeks after disappearance

Search for Elijah Vue continues nearly a month later The blanket of a missing Wisconsin toddler was found weeks after his disappearance, local police said on Monday.  The Two Rivers Police Department said that a red and white plaid blanket found earlier in this investigation was confirmed to belong to Elijah Vue, a Wisconsin 3-year-old … Read more

U.S. adds solid 275,000 jobs in February

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U.S. adds solid 275,000 jobs in February

America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the U.S. economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates. What You Need To Know America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the U.S. economy’s … Read more

Massive search continues for missing Wisconsin toddler – NBC Chicago

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Massive search continues for missing Wisconsin toddler – NBC Chicago

The search continues for a 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a Wisconsin home last week, while prosecutors say that the boy’s mother has provided misleading information to authorities. According to an AMBER Alert issued this week, Elijah Vue has been missing from Two Rivers, Wisconsin since Tuesday. Authorities are continuing to search rivers … Read more

Wisconsin ‘fake elector’ Andrew Hitt says he was tricked into signing document claiming Trump won in 2020

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Wisconsin ‘fake elector’ Andrew Hitt says he was tricked into signing document claiming Trump won in 2020

The former chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said Sunday he was “tricked” into signing documents alleging former President Trump won the 2020 election as part of the state’s “fake elector” scheme. Andrew Hitt told Anderson Cooper in a “60 Minutes” interview that he was advised by the state GOP’s legal counsel to sign the … Read more

French Farmer Protests: Global Spread of Unrest Threatens Elections

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French Farmer Protests: Global Spread of Unrest Threatens Elections

Eric Foucault is driving his hulking green tractor more slowly than he can walk. Shouting into his mobile phone above the cacophony of engines and horns, the farmer from south of Paris is one of 200 others clogging up the highway into the French capital. Foucault and his fellow protesters are restless, their list of … Read more

AP-NORC poll: Positive ratings for US economy, but no boost for Biden

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AP-NORC poll: Positive ratings for US economy, but no boost for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stocks are near record highs. Growth was surprisingly strong last year. And once-hot inflation has begun to cool. But so far, U.S. adults are feeling only slightly better about the economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 35% of U.S. adults call the national … Read more

USA names 41-player squad, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Steph Curry, latest news

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USA names 41-player squad, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Steph Curry, latest news

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA’s 2024 Olympics basketball roster this week. The star-studded roster will be whittled down to a 12-man squad for this summer’s Olympics in Paris, where the US will be chasing a fifth consecutive gold … Read more

How to watch and other things to know

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How to watch and other things to know

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Golden Globe Awards are back on the first Sunday in January with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes aimed at cementing a yearslong comeback effort. The show is known for its boozy celebration of film and television and as an early stop for awards season contenders. Scandals have led to a membership … Read more