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Quite a few Wisconsin native basketball players are making an impact at the major college and professional level -- including four at one school. Nicholas Garton has the roundup of who to watch as the season heats up. buff.ly/Fv2Fgql
Wisconsin ballers to watch in D1 and the NBA
Basketball season is in full swing on all levels from prep ball to the NBA and native Wisconsinites are at the center of the sport. Some of the top-ranked players in Wisconsin over the past few years…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Quite a few Wisconsin native basketball players are making an impact at the major college and professional level -- including four at one school. Nicholas Garton has the roundup of who to watch as the season heats up. buff.ly/Fv2Fgql
The National Museum of Slavery is working to become a place where the descendants of slaves can return — not only to learn about the history, but to dig into archives that might help trace their ancestry.
Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
By Griffin Shea, CNN (CNN) — On the outskirts of Luanda, in a centuries-old white house on a hill, a small museum documents one of the greatest horrors of human history. Luanda, the Angolan capital,…
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December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The National Museum of Slavery is working to become a place where the descendants of slaves can return — not only to learn about the history, but to dig into archives that might help trace their ancestry.
Honduras’s attorney general said he has issued an arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from US federal prison last week after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernández recently pardoned by Trump
By Lex Harvey, Maria Santana, Ruben Correa, CNN (CNN) — Honduras’s attorney general said he has issued an arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from US federal…
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December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Honduras’s attorney general said he has issued an arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from US federal prison last week after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.
The Progress Center for Black Women's annual “Photos with Santa” had a new location this year, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and the same family holiday fun. Omar Waheed reports.
Progress Center for Black Women hosts annual "Photos with Santa"
The Progress Center for Black Women hosted its annual "Photos with Santa" at a new location this year, as the event has continued to grow and more Madisonians incorporate it into their holiday…
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December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Progress Center for Black Women's annual “Photos with Santa” had a new location this year, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and the same family holiday fun. Omar Waheed reports.
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, leaning into the criticisms of President Donald Trump that have built her national profile while also worrying Democrats hoping for a long-shot upset.
Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate bid with a vow to Trump: ‘I’m coming for you’
By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, leaning into the criticisms of President Donald Trump that have built her national profile…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, leaning into the criticisms of President Donald Trump that have built her national profile while also worrying Democrats hoping for a long-shot upset.
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce expanded its annual Holiday Black Bazaar to two days this past weekend, featuring even more vendors, decorations, celebrations and holiday spirits. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce hosts third annual Holiday Black Bazaar
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Holiday Black Bazaar Dec. 6-7 featuring even more vendors, decorations, celebrations and holiday spirits as the organization aims to make…
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce expanded its annual Holiday Black Bazaar to two days this past weekend, featuring even more vendors, decorations, celebrations and holiday spirits. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
The Badgers' wins included three technical falls and one first-round pin.https://buff.ly/lJILZf2
Badger wrestling squad gets first sweep in over 10 years, beating Hofstra 41-0
Wisconsin’s wrestling team posted its first shutout win in over ten years over the weekend. The Badgers posted a commanding 41-0 victory over Hofstra, marking their first full team sweep since the…
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December 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Badgers' wins included three technical falls and one first-round pin.https://buff.ly/lJILZf2
A group of former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by firing them for kneeling during a 2020 protest in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
FBI agents fired over 2020 kneeling photo during George Floyd protests sue Director Kash Patel
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A group of former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by firing them for kneeling during a 2020…
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December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A group of former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by firing them for kneeling during a 2020 protest in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
“This award reflects the value of connecting research with practice. I’m so grateful to the mentors, colleagues, and institutions who share that vision and have made my work possible," said Dr. Manny Teodoro.
AMWA honors Dr. Manny Teodoro with Donald R. Boyd Award for transformative work in drinking water field
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented UW-Madison Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during…
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December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“This award reflects the value of connecting research with practice. I’m so grateful to the mentors, colleagues, and institutions who share that vision and have made my work possible," said Dr. Manny Teodoro.
First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak hailed the return of the artifacts as an “important and emotional moment for many First Nations across the country” during a press conference Saturday.
The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Indigenous leaders waited on the snowy tarmac at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Saturday as the precious cargo was unloaded from an Air Canada jet.…
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December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak hailed the return of the artifacts as an “important and emotional moment for many First Nations across the country” during a press conference Saturday.
Fitchburg City Council member Donald D. Dantzler Jr. announced Sunday that he will seek re-election to represent District 3 on the City Council while also running for the Dane County Board of Supervisors in District 33.
Donald Dantzler announces run for re-election to Fitchburg council and bid for County Board
Fitchburg City Council member Donald D. Dantzler Jr. announced Sunday that he will seek re-election to represent District 3 on the City council while also running for the Dane County Board of…
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December 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Fitchburg City Council member Donald D. Dantzler Jr. announced Sunday that he will seek re-election to represent District 3 on the City Council while also running for the Dane County Board of Supervisors in District 33.
“It’s very unpresidential coming from the commander in chief of the United States to dehumanize … a whole entire community by calling them garbage,” said Salman Fiqy, a Somali small business owner who supported Trump and ran for state representative as a Republican. “This is not acceptable.”
Scorned by the president, Somalis in Minnesota are embraced by the state that took them in
By Rob Kuznia, Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — People of Somali descent in Minnesota have endured a dizzying week. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called them “garbage” and sent…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“It’s very unpresidential coming from the commander in chief of the United States to dehumanize … a whole entire community by calling them garbage,” said Salman Fiqy, a Somali small business owner who supported Trump and ran for state representative as a Republican. “This is not acceptable.”
Mexican-American writer Clara Lozano Alberú will be the featured guest at “an evening of storytelling, culture, and community,” highlighting her new book tonight at Centro Hispano at an event hosted by Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD). Madison365's A. David Dahmer reports.
Author Clara Lozano Alberú to host poetry reading of her book, “Dea Siria: La dama del mar," tonight at Centro
Mexican-American writer Clara Lozano Alberú, known for her profound and poetic narratives, will be the featured guest at "an evening of storytelling, culture, and community" highlighting her new book…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mexican-American writer Clara Lozano Alberú will be the featured guest at “an evening of storytelling, culture, and community,” highlighting her new book tonight at Centro Hispano at an event hosted by Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD). Madison365's A. David Dahmer reports.
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit what has widely been considered settled law since the 19th Century.
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the…
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December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit what has widely been considered settled law since the 19th Century.
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Award is a prestigious honor that celebrates an architect who exemplifies the profession's social responsibility by actively addressing critical issues like inclusiveness and equity.
American Institute of Architects names Michael Ford as 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient
Michael Ford is the recipient of the 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization announced on Friday. Ford, widely known as “The Hip Hop…
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December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Award is a prestigious honor that celebrates an architect who exemplifies the profession's social responsibility by actively addressing critical issues like inclusiveness and equity.
At 11 am today, we'll learn the United States' group stage opponents in next summer's World Cup. Here's how the draw will work, potential scenarios, and a look at how politics could affect the biggest tournament in international sport.
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The FIFA men’s World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports. The United States, Canada and Mexico…
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December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
At 11 am today, we'll learn the United States' group stage opponents in next summer's World Cup. Here's how the draw will work, potential scenarios, and a look at how politics could affect the biggest tournament in international sport.
“Today, we honor our ancestors and celebrate our enduring presence on this land. These dual-language signs are more than markers along the highway — they are a restoration of our Ho-Chunk identity, our language, and our responsibility to future generations,” said Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer.
New Ho-Chunk Nation dual-language highway signs unveiled
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, celebrated the newest set of dual-language…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“Today, we honor our ancestors and celebrate our enduring presence on this land. These dual-language signs are more than markers along the highway — they are a restoration of our Ho-Chunk identity, our language, and our responsibility to future generations,” said Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer.
NEW PODCAST: The current & incoming president of Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals join us to preview their upcoming gala and big plans for 2026. Plus, a Madison teen competes on the world stage, the gov campaign heats up, and lots more.
365 Amplified: Bazaar and Gala Season
In this week’s episode of 365 Amplified, the team dives into a busy stretch of community events, local politics, sports news, and a thoughtful conversation with the leaders of the Urban League of…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW PODCAST: The current & incoming president of Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals join us to preview their upcoming gala and big plans for 2026. Plus, a Madison teen competes on the world stage, the gov campaign heats up, and lots more.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “earn” God’s love, this one’s for you.
Grace isn’t a reward for the worthy. It’s hope for the broken.
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Grace isn’t a reward for the worthy. It’s hope for the broken.
Read more in this week's Selfless Ambition Between Sundays column: buff.ly/yyx6Zvq
Selfless Ambition Between Sundays: Grace for the Broken
Some Sundays feel like a reset. You walk into church carrying a week of mess, and for a moment you can breathe again. You get reminded of truth. You get lifted. You feel hope rise. Then you walk out…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “earn” God’s love, this one’s for you.
Grace isn’t a reward for the worthy. It’s hope for the broken.
Read more in this week's Selfless Ambition Between Sundays column: buff.ly/yyx6Zvq
Grace isn’t a reward for the worthy. It’s hope for the broken.
Read more in this week's Selfless Ambition Between Sundays column: buff.ly/yyx6Zvq
A grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, 10 days after a federal judge threw out the initial charges against her, according to a person familiar with the development Thursday.
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James
By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, 10 days after a federal judge threw out the initial charges against her, according to a person familiar with the development Thursday.
Born and raised on Madison’s South Side, Percy Brown Jr.’s return to his roots as principal of Lorey Mann Carey Elementary (formerly Southside Elementary) has been “a dream come true.” Brown talks to Madison365’s Omar Waheed about his journey.
Percy Brown Jr. returns to his South Madison roots as principal of Lorey Mann Carey Elementary
“My first goal was to be the next Michael Jordan,” laughed Percy Brown Jr. as he reflected on the full-circle moment from his very first job in education, working at former Southside Elementary…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Born and raised on Madison’s South Side, Percy Brown Jr.’s return to his roots as principal of Lorey Mann Carey Elementary (formerly Southside Elementary) has been “a dream come true.” Brown talks to Madison365’s Omar Waheed about his journey.
“I’m always excited to see how much all the kids have grown and everyone’s happiness to take a photo with Santa,” said Sabrina Madison, CEO of the Progress Center for Black Women. “I also really love how many adults attend without kids and sometimes take their first photo with a Black Santa Claus.”
Progress Center for Black Women to host 7th annual Photos with Santa Saturday at Olbrich Gardens
Progress Center for Black Women will host its 7th annual Photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The annual Photos with Santa event began in 2018 with 225…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“I’m always excited to see how much all the kids have grown and everyone’s happiness to take a photo with Santa,” said Sabrina Madison, CEO of the Progress Center for Black Women. “I also really love how many adults attend without kids and sometimes take their first photo with a Black Santa Claus.”
President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members, means he has now halted or significantly tightened every legal and illegal form of foreign entry into the US.
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
By Michael Williams, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members, means he has now halted or…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members, means he has now halted or significantly tightened every legal and illegal form of foreign entry into the US.
Two days of racist presidential rants against Minnesota's Somali community and reported immigration enforcement actions have the community on edge.
Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities
By Rob Kuznia, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Everything seemed normal at Minneapolis’s Somali markets: Men sat in barber chairs, women browsed colorful garments at the boutiques and patrons sampled fried…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Two days of racist presidential rants against Minnesota's Somali community and reported immigration enforcement actions have the community on edge.
Iliyan Hoskins, a seventh grader at Sennet Middle School with Olympic dreams, is in Peru for the Pan American Judo Championship this weekend. Good luck Iliyan!
Madison seventh-grader Iliyan Hoskins to represent Team USA at the Pan American Judo Championship
Madison Metropolitan School District seventh-grader Iliyan Hoskins will go to Lima, Peru, to represent Team USA at the Pan American Judo Championship this week. Hoskins is a student at Ray F. Sennett…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Iliyan Hoskins, a seventh grader at Sennet Middle School with Olympic dreams, is in Peru for the Pan American Judo Championship this weekend. Good luck Iliyan!