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FDA clears Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Saxenda

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 4:20pm
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Novo Nordisk diabetes drug as a treatment for obesity. It's the first injectable drug approved for weight loss.

Houston grand jury doesn't indict officer in shooting

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 4:20pm
A grand jury has declined to indict a Houston police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man, a decision that follows similar outcomes in officer-involved deaths in Missouri, New York and Wisconsin.

Prosecutor: Guns were smuggled aboard US airliners

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 4:20pm
A New York prosecutor has announced five arrests in a brazen scheme in which guns -- even an AK-47 rifle -- were taken onto passenger jets for years in carry-on luggage.

Ex-girlfriend of NYPD shooter getting better

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 4:20pm
Hospital officials say a Baltimore-area woman is getting better after she was shot by her ex-boyfriend, who ambushed two New York police officers.

FTC sues data broker over consumer info sold to scammers

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 3:09pm
In a first-of-a-kind case, the Federal Trade Commission is targeting a data broker for allegedly selling sensitive consumer information -- including bank account numbers -- to marketers that authorities said the broker knew had no legitimate need for it.

No serious injuries in Pulaski school bus crash

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 2:08pm
No serious injuries were reported when a Pulaski school bus was involved in three-vehicle crash on snow-covered, slick roads.

Unemployment down in most Wisconsin cities

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 2:08pm
Local unemployment rates decreased in most major Wisconsin cities last month, but increased in most counties

Wisconsin concrete plant fined after worker dies

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 2:08pm
Federal authorities are fining a Wisconsin concrete plant $21,000 after a worker was crushed and killed by concrete products.

Court upholds conviction against former Walker aide

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:53pm
A Wisconsin appeals court has uphold a theft conviction against a former aide of Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive.

US moves toward dropping lifetime ban on gay blood donations

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:53pm
Federal health officials are recommending an end to the nation's lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, a 31-year-old policy that many medical groups and gay activists say is no longer justified.

NEW INFORMATION: Montana man recovering after post-game lightning strike

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:53pm
A 73-year-old Montana man and lifelong Green Bay Packers fan was among a dozen people who were injured when lightning struck outside Raymond James Stadium after the Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-3 on Sunday.

Natural gas down 30 pct in a month

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:53pm
The price of natural gas is down 30 percent in just over a month and homeowners could enjoy lower electricity prices and heating bills in the coming months.

Select US theaters say they'll show 'The Interview' Thursday

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:53pm
Several movie theaters said they will begin showing "The Interview" Thursday, seemingly putting the comedy back in theaters after Sony Pictures Entertainment canceled its release.

CONSUMER ALERT: Keurig recalls 'Mini Plus' coffee makers

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 11:39am
Keurig is recalling some 7 million of single-serve coffee brewing machines because of reported burns.

NEW INFORMATION: Probation ordered in fireworks case

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 11:39am
An Eau Claire man was ordered to serve two years of probation for shooting fireworks at a neighbor's house.

Frozen road laws expand to north central Wisconsin

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 11:39am
Effective Wednesday at 12:01 a.m., Wisconsin's frozen road law will expand to include numbered state and federal highways within the area designated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as Zone 2 across much of north central Wisconsin.

Woman killed while crossing street near Kewaunee

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 10:38am
An 84-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a car as she was crossing the street near Kewaunee.

TRAFFIC ALERT: West State Hwy. 35 re-opened near Trempealeau area crash

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 10:38am
At about 10:10 a.m., La Crosse County Emergency Services said westbound State Highway 35 was re-opened at the scene of the crash. Eastbound highway 35 remains closed.

West Virginia troopers hand out $100 bills

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 9:38am
Several people got a surprise when they were pulled over by West Virginia State Police troopers: Instead of a ticket, they got a $100 bill.

Family looks to federal investigation in Milwaukee shooting

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 9:38am
Family members of a Milwaukee man shot and killed by a city police officer say they aren't giving up hope that the officer will be charged.

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