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NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters, capping a sordid federal case that featured harrowing testimony and ended in a forceful…

From Mexico City to Manila, the United Kingdom to the United States, Taylor Swift fans hooted, sobbed happy tears and danced their way through the pop star’s latest album release, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday, sending Wall Street to more records.

After 97 years, Quality Bakery in downtown Dodgeville is closing its doors.

We’ve lost some good bakeries over the years, but many remain.

WASHINGTON — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.

Apple took down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the Trump administration.

Police also issued citations for operating over capacity and eight patrons drinking underage.

“This bill is an example of, unfortunately, where the law has not kept pace with advances in technology and created opportunities for abuse, intimidation and harassment,” Rep. Brent Jacobson said.

Local authorities only learned of the raid after the fact, Madison Police Chief John Patterson said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

LOS ANGELES — “Reading Rainbow” is returning with a new host, new books and a new digital home.

Legally, people of any age can buy intoxicating products derived from hemp. Local officials want to change that.

The officer was treated at a local hospital and released, and is expected to make a full recovery, Sun Prairie police said.

The crowd included Wisconsinites on vacation, Lisbon residents and one very happy Cleveland Browns fan from Ohio.

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The convenience store company said it will round down to the nearest nickel on cash transactions.

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It’s October, and if the Sheriff from the original “Halloween” movie can be believed, “everyone is entitled to one good scare.” Here are five.