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Federal authorities are investigating a potential security breach involving a corrupt U.S. embassy worker in Yemen who processed fraudulent visas that allowed several applicants to enter the United States, according to court papers filed in New York City.

The automaker says that it found out about the omissions in 2011, yet it took about three years to take action.

The City of Eau Claire has canceled its Monday evening City Council Meeting.

Deputies say 64-year-old Sao Lue Vang of Menomonie was squirrel hunting in Pepin County and wandered onto land owned by the father of 43-year-old Kevin Elberg.

The State Patrol says the pedestrian intentionally walked out in front of the semi and was hit.

Deputies say 23-year-old Darren Bishop is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to St. Louis as anticipation mounts about a possible grand jury decision on whether to indict a white police officer in the fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old.

Como Zoo in St. Paul says the male gorilla appeared weak and in failing health Sunday morning.

Snowy and blustery conditions will make for lowered visibility and slick road conditions right on into this evening.

He was transported to Gundersen Lutheran Hospital by Tri-State Ambulance.

A coalition of powerful business groups in Wisconsin are coming out against a proposal from Gov. Scott Walker's Department of Transportation that would increase taxes and fees by more than $750 million.

A driver has died in a crash on a slippery stretch of 19th Street near Rice Lake.

Jenna Danish, the mother of Reena Danish, was sentenced to pay court costs and serve one year probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of neglect of a child.

Eau Claire Police received numerous tips identifying the suspect as Benjamin M. Craig.

U.S. regulators have strengthened their warning against use of a once-popular device for gynecologic surgery that can spread unsuspected cancer, saying its risk is only justified in a fraction of patients.

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says the thrift store conglomerate Savers LLC improperly handles the donations it solicits in the name of several Minnesota charities.

Wisconsin dairy experts say some farmers are enjoying a sweet combination of record-high milk prices and record-low feed costs that are creating profits in 2014 that are six times higher than previous good years.

The plan describes the marine system’s economic benefit to Minnesota as a high-capacity, low-cost and energy-efficient mode to transport numerous bulk commodities.

Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate as rain turns to sleet and eventually snow in Wisconsin.

President Barack Obama is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to 19 artists, activists, public servants, scientists and others.