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The locals will be in full-throated support of their Lions, so Packers fans at Ford Field will need to work hard to stand out. Here's what else could stand out.

OWI suspect to officer: ‘You got me’

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after the police beating death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in…

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win…

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NEW YORK — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours…

An expected crucial piece of the Badgers defense announced he plans to enter the portal.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sounded likely Wednesday to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

Max Stienecker and Pat Lambert broke down what stood out from the 24 recruits the Badgers signed Wednesday.

The Badgers offense might look a bit more like fans are used to when Luke Fickell hires a new offensive coordinator.

MEXICO CITY — Mexican military members seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history.

The plane normally points at the sky, but the nose now faces the ground.

Luke Fickell admitted he forgot it was signing day before the Badgers received signatures from 24 recruits. Here's what stood out.

"You can make the argument that this race is more important than the race for the Legislature or the governor," one conservative lawyer said.

One player led her team to the No. 5 national ranking. Recruits from two classes were named MaxPreps All-Americans.

The fentanyl worked out to about 200,000 pills, had a street value of about $2 million and would have led to an "epic public health crisis," the prosecutor said.

The driver gave consent to be searched, and the officer found cocaine, mushrooms, and a pitcher on the passenger side floorboard that was half full of beer.

The Badgers' superstar added honors to her historic career and her teammates were recognized for their play, too.