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Wisconsin Republicans Praise US Missile Strike on Syria

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump's missile strike against Syria. House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action "appropriate and just." Senator Ron Johnson calls the U.S. strike a "swift and appropriate action." And Rep. Mike…

Panera Bought by Caribou Coffee for $7.5 Billion

(KMSP) - Panera Bread Co. has agreed to sell itself to JAB Holding Co., the company that also owns Caribou Coffee. The St. Louis-based bakery and café chain is being bought out for approximately $7.5 billion, according a news release.…

Steve Bannon Removed from National Security Council

WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) - President Trump's controversial chief strategist, Stephen Bannon, was removed from the National Security Council on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed. Bannon was put on the NSC's "Principals Committee" as a check on former National Security Adviser Lt.…

The Latest on a Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) _ The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. The United Nations says it isn't in a position to independently verify reports of a chemical attack in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province but…

Judiciary Panel Votes 11-9 in Favor of Gorsuch

WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Senate panel is backing Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. A Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines on Monday to favorably recommend Gorsuch to the full Senate. A confirmation vote is expected on Friday, but…

Minnesota Named One of the Top 5 States to Retire

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report has named Minnesota one of the best states in the nation to retire. The report, issued by Bankrate.com, ranked all 50 states based on a list of factors, quality of health care, culture, cost…

The Latest: Russians say another bomb found, deactivated

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Andrei Kibitov, spokesman for the St. Petersburg governor, has told Russian television 10 people have been killed and 50 injured in a subway explosion. Video footage posted on social media website shows a train with…

Vulnerable Teenager Located Safe

UPDATE 4/3: Journee was located safe in Rochester over the weekend. ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 13-year-old Journee Starr Malone. She was last seen near the…

Address Confidentiality Program for WI Abuse Victims Opening

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new state program designed to protect the addresses of abuse victims in Wisconsin is beginning. The Safe at Home program opens on Saturday. Advocates and a bipartisan group of supporters of the program including Attorney…

Collection of 21,000 Vinyl Records Donated to Thrift Stores

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Platteville man has donated more than 21,000 vinyl record albums to raise money for a thrift store chain in Madison. Agrace Thrift Stores will begin selling Jerry Roh's albums Friday morning. Genres include rock, country,…

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