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Australia's PM mocks Trump at political event

Malcolm Turnbull's next phone call with Donald Trump could be awkward.

Charleston terminal evacuated over 'potential threat'

A South Carolina port terminal was briefly evacuated because of a "potential threat" in a container ship, then reopened early Thursday after authorities scanned it and cleared it.

Airline passenger complaints jump in April

For fliers, it's been an angry spring.

Officials identify gunman, victims in UPS shooting

The gunman who killed three men at a UPS facility in San Francisco and then killed himself has been identified as 38-year-old Jimmy Lam, said a source close to the investigation.

Overweight pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, study says

Risks of major birth defects increased in step with the severity of a mother's obesity or overweight, a study published Wednesday in the BMJ medical journal found.

Wisconsin Assembly approves regulatory changes

The state Assembly has approved a bill that gives legislators the power to reject new administrative rules that are expensive for businesses.

Unique program encourages literacy by reading to cats

Students gain confidence by reading out loud

The Washington Whisker Whisperers practice their reading skills by reading out loud to cats at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.

Storm brings wind and rain, forces PGA fans to take cover

The National Weather Service says strong storms in northeastern Wisconsin produced high winds and heavy rains and forced some PGA golf fans to take cover.

Eating fried potatoes linked to higher risk of death, study says

How your spuds are cooked is key to your health. People who eat fried potatoes two or more times a week double their risk of an early death compared to those who avoid them, a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

Mueller investigating Trump for obstruction of justice, Washington Post reports

Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice, The Washington Post reported Wednesday evening.

Jury sees video of Milwaukee police shooting

Relatives of a black man shot by Milwaukee police officer walked out of a courtroom crying after seeing video from another officer's body camera showing a foot chase that quickly turned fatal.

Scalise still in critical condition after shooting

Rep. Steve Scalise, a congressional staffer, a lobbyist and a member of the Capitol police force were shot Wednesday in Alexandria, Virginia, during a Republicans' early-morning practice ahead of a charity baseball game.

What parents need to know to prevent 'dry drowning'

The recent death of a Texas child highlights the importance of monitoring children's health after swimming activities. Doctors are warning about the dangers of "dry and delayed drowning" after a toddler died in Texas.

DeVos freezes rules that protect student borrowers

The Department of Education will halt two Obama-era rules that would have protected student borrowers and held for-profit colleges accountable.

Police looking for help in fight possibly connected to homicide

Police looking for people in downtown fight

Madison police is asking for the public's help in identifying people connected to a fight that might have played a role in an east side homicide over the weekend.