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The Pentagon says the U.S. has screened about 1,200 moderate Syrian rebels who could participate in a new training program so they eventually can return to the fight against Islamic State insurgents.

The city council approved a re-zoning request for the new micro-brewery to move into the old Celebrity Video building on West River Street.

Philadelphia police say two men, ages 29 and 26, were stabbed early Wednesday outside a bar.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says more than 200,000 people in Wisconsin selected health plans on the federal marketplace in the second year of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says "there were mistakes made in Iraq" during his brother's presidential administration.

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says he expects star running back Adrian Peterson to stay with the team this season.

The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court have agreed to three joint appearances in the weeks leading up to the April 7 election.

It's been a rough month for the mayor of Sun Prairie.

The state Senate Health Committee has voted to approve Gov. Scott Walker's appointment of the treasurer of his new political committee to the board overseeing the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

Assembly Republicans have introduced a bill that would wipe out requirements that public works contractors be paid the prevailing wage.

Members of the Menominee Nation are planning to march through the streets of Madison and hold a rally in the state Capitol.

A magnitude-4.3 earthquake rumbled under Washington state's Cascade Range, but no damage has been reported.

This is a big year for the Eau Claire Children's Museum. It's celebrating its 10th anniversary, ten years of offering children in Western Wisconsin a place to see, touch, learn and grow.

U.S. homebuilders slowed the pace of construction in January, breaking ground on fewer single-family houses ahead of the spring buying season.

U.S. wholesale prices fell by a record amount in January, led by the biggest drop in gasoline prices in six years.

U.S. factory production edged up last month as manufacturers cranked out more computers, clothing, steel and other metals, offsetting declines in autos and aerospace.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has expanded his political team to New Hampshire, hiring a senior adviser to lead his efforts there as he moves closer to a likely 2016 presidential run.

A man charged in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will remain in jail until his trial in September.

Four communities along Lake Michigan are hopeful that a federal designation will help preserve pieces of Wisconsin's maritime history.

Former state Rep. Duey Stroebel credits hard work and a good message for his win in Wisconsin's 20th Senate District.