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The Food and Drug Administration is putting together new advice for pregnant women on the appropriate levels of mercury in seafood.

Prosecutors filed eight felony theft charges against Erin Insteness, 42, of Chippewa Falls on Friday.

A group of same-sex couples have filed a federal lawsuit arguing the ban denies gay couples civil rights that other married couples enjoy.

The friend, 23-year-old Khairullozhon Matanov, of Quincy, was arrested at his apartment Friday morning.

Sterling announced late Thursday night that she'd signed a binding contract for a sale of the Clippers by The Sterling Family Trust to the former Microsoft CEO for a record-breaking $2 billion.

The FBI on Friday released hundreds of pages of records tied to Mandela's visit, which came months after the anti-apartheid leader was released from a 27-year prison sentence.

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said Friday that companies were forced to pay kickbacks to Arch employees to do business with the coal company at its Mountain Laurel mining complex in Logan County.

Deputy Josh Earnest will take over the job as the president's press secretary.

Chisago County sheriff's officials say the body of a Coon Rapids man who disappeared after jumping into the St. Croix River to help his nephew has been recovered.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents and caregivers to stop using "Nap Nannies" and "Nap Nanny Chills", which have been recalled.

Crain's Chicago Business reports that the modernist home in Highland Park sold Thursday for $1.06 million.

Deer activity increases this time of year as does search for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. With this increased activity, drivers may encounter more deer darting into the paths of their vehicles without warning.

Eau Claire police say they arrested Michael Brown, 35, of Eau Claire after he was released from the hospital on Thursday.

President Obama is planning a public show of support for new climate change rules that his administration will unveil Monday.

It adds another layer to the already complex legal fight being waged by targets of the probe that focuses on Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign and a host of conservative groups.

Sue Popelka wanted to take harp lessons when she was 8 years old but she says her family couldn't afford it.

President Obama says VA Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid widespread troubles with veterans' health care.

President Barack Obama says Hillary Clinton would be a very effective president if she decides to run.

A Democrat running for state treasurer is dropping out of the race, saying only that he has lost interest.

“Rabies is one of the most deadly diseases known to humans. It is also completely preventable with prompt medical treatment,” said Lieske Giese, Director for the Eau Claire City-County Health Department.