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States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after shutdown ends
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up
401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up
(CNN) — If you plan to max out your contributions to your 401(k) or IRA next year, you will get to save a little more than you could this year.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
First love, last love: Omaha couple gets married after six decades apart
First love, last love: Omaha couple gets married after six decades apart
OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) -- A lot of people wonder what would have happened if things worked out with their first love.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Judge in U of I murder case orders Kohberger to pay additional restitution to victims' families
Judge in U of I murder case orders Kohberger to pay additional restitution to victims' families
BOISE, Idaho - The man who killed four University of Idaho students three years ago Thursday will have to pay additional restitution to families of two of his victims.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
No. 2 Indiana tries to complete a 2nd straight perfect home season when Wisconsin visits
No. 2 Indiana tries to complete a 2nd straight perfect home season when Wisconsin visits
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been at No. 2 Indiana only one season. Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. spent his whole college career with the Hoosiers. Now the tandem that created one
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November 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Trump administration sues to stop California from redistricting to give Democrats more House seats
Trump administration sues to stop California from redistricting to give Democrats more House seats
(CNN) — The Trump administration moved Thursday to challenge California’s effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, throwing the full weight of the Justice
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November 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Relic from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is returned, plus $600,000 from Michigan
Relic from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is returned, plus $600,000 from Michigan
The state of Michigan has agreed to return a life ring from the famous Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck to its owner. The rare relic had become a key part of a
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November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House
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November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Trump's next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
Trump's next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
A North Carolina sheriff says U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an enforcement operation. Mecklenburg County
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November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder. Jackson's Chicago-based civil rights organization says the 84-year-old has progressive supranuclear palsy and is under observation. Jackson
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November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. Thursday's liftoff from Florida is only the second flight of the rocket
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November 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
There's another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight; for most of central and southern Wisconsin, the lights may be visible on the horizon. The forecast is expected to be clear to mostly clear tonight with lows in the low to mid 30s. #wiwx
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Local businesses promote Pink Friday shopping in downtown Janesville
Local businesses promote Pink Friday shopping in downtown Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Local businesses in downtown Janesville are gathering to incentivize people to shop on Pink Friday, a national movement that celebrates shopping small before Black Friday.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027
MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027
Major League Soccer’s owners have voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts. The shift
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November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#BREAKING: A 40-year-old man died at the scene following a crash on U.S. Highway 14 from McCoy Road just north of Lacy Road in Fitchburg Thursday morning, according to officials.
40-year-old man dead in Fitchburg crash
FITCHBURG, Wis. — A 40-year-old man died at the scene following a crash on U.S. Highway 14 from McCoy Road just north of Lacy Road in Fitchburg Thursday morning, according
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November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim
The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis
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November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation announces $206.9M support for UW-Madison
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation announces $206.9M support for UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation announced on Thursday that it will provide $206.9 million in total support to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for
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November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment
James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment
Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who've been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who
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November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Snowball, Panda, and Spot had all the attention in the newsroom today (as they deserve). 🐈

Make sure to check out the Dane County Humane Society by going to giveshelter.org for one of them or the other animals up for adoption.
Pet of the Week: Snowball, Panda, and Spot
You can learn more about Snowball, Panda, and Spot and all the other animals up for adoption at the Dane County Humane Society by going to giveshelter.org.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said on Thursday that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos
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November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Heat is increasing on Matt LaFleur as the Packers visit the Giants
Heat is increasing on Matt LaFleur as the Packers visit the Giants
The heat is on coach Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers after back-to-back losses in which they scored a combined 20 points. Their next chance to stop the skid
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November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores. The strike has closed some stores on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of
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November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Eating ultraprocessed foods linked with high risk of colorectal tumors that can lead to cancer
Eating ultraprocessed foods linked with high risk of colorectal tumors that can lead to cancer
(CNN) — As colon and rectal cancers in young people are on the rise globally, especially in the United States, consumption of ultraprocessed foods has been in lockstep. The fare
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Woman arrested for obstruction, heroin possession in Madison motel parking lot
Woman arrested for obstruction, heroin possession in Madison motel parking lot
MADISON, Wis. — A woman was arrested for obstructing a police officer and allegedly possessing a small amount of heroin on Madison's east side.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM