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Sen. Ron Johnson Johnson has joined the flake-fest of conspiracies | Steve Clark
Phil Hands' political cartoon about U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in the April 23 Wisconsin State Journal was spot on. It shows the senator in a cauldron of steaming conspiracy stuff.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory on Thursday that tied the second-round…
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WASHINGTON — Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 on Thursday night to tie the second-round playoff series.
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BOSTON — Rafael Devers homered and drove in two runs, and five Boston pitchers combined for a five-hit shutout as the Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Thursday afternoon.
Neighbor recalls how kids 'played Mass' with the boy who would become pope
Robert Prevost, elected pope Thursday, grew up in Dolton. Former neighbors and local Catholics reacted to the election of the first American pontiff in the church's 2,000-year history.
Wisconsin Catholics rejoice over first American pope
"Usually Catholics from the United States never, ever get to be pope, so that was kind of a shock and surprise and actually how fast it went as well too."
Wisconsin Catholics rejoice over first American pope
"Usually Catholics from the United States never, ever get to be pope, so that was kind of a shock and surprise and actually how fast it went as well too."
Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum
President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum but played down the possibility of other nations getting similarly favorable terms on his taxes.
Judge wants mental health evaluation for alleged stalker
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home must go through mental health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony…
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No verdict, mistrial declared, in trial of Michigan police officer who killed Congolese immigrant
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after a Michigan jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a police officer who shot Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, in the back of the…
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as…
This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever
VATICAN CITY — How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days and four rounds of voting for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That’s among the shortest conclaves…
Father of Abundant Life Christian School shooter charged
Police had said they were investigating how Natalie Rupnow obtained two guns she had the day of the attack. Police have not discussed a clear motive in the attack.
Lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional boundaries before 2026 midterms
The lawsuit comes just one month after Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford's April 1 victory, ensuring liberals maintain ideological control of the state's highest court until at least 2028.
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV (copy)
VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict.
Man catches record-setting bass on Lake Mendota after Mom has hankering for steamed fish
The fish was caught from shore by an angler whose mother had requested he catch "anything" so she could have steamed fish.
What's the status of Wisconsin's many lawsuits against the Trump administration?
Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined more than a dozen multi-state lawsuits seeking to push back against the Trump administration.
Look back at the early days of the Madison Public Library
It was called an “auspicious opening” with 3,000 books in two rooms. Now there are 9 libraries with millions of items checked out each year.