milwaukeesun.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for milwaukeesun.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page milwaukeesun.com http://www.milwaukeesun.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:12:31 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:12:31 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins 274178913 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Triple Take: Wide receivers]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the wide receivers. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers 274178759 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Triple Take: Defensive Tackles]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the defensive tackles. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading th]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles 274178758 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles <![CDATA[UConn back at No. 1 ahead of NCAA Tournament]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178474/uconn-back-at-no-1-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament 274178474 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:12 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178474/uconn-back-at-no-1-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament <![CDATA[Voter fraud trial against former Milwaukee elections official begins]]> MILWAUKEE (CN) - The trial of a former high-ranking Milwaukee elections official facing voter fraud and misconduct charges got underway Monday, kicking off an exceedingly rare prosecution of someone said to have defrauded an election.

Kimberly Zapata, 47, is suspected of using fake voter informa]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178995/voter-fraud-trial-against-former-milwaukee-elections-official-begins 274178995 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:15:40 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178995/voter-fraud-trial-against-former-milwaukee-elections-official-begins <![CDATA[Injury concerns linger as NCAA Tournament tip-off approaches]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178391/injury-concerns-linger-as-ncaa-tournament-tip-off-approaches 274178391 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274178391/injury-concerns-linger-as-ncaa-tournament-tip-off-approaches <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Kyrie Irving, Mavs top Nuggets at buzzer]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer 274176025 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:19:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer <![CDATA[Taking a look at best value bets for March Madness]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175202/taking-a-look-at-best-value-bets-for-march-madness 274175202 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:19:13 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175202/taking-a-look-at-best-value-bets-for-march-madness <![CDATA[Bobby Portis steps up to send Bucks past Suns]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175114/bobby-portis-steps-up-to-send-bucks-past-suns 274175114 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:40:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175114/bobby-portis-steps-up-to-send-bucks-past-suns <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the Midwest Region]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175082/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-midwest-region 274175082 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:12 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175082/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-midwest-region <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the South Region]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region 274175050 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois top Wisconsin to win Big Ten title]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174929/terrence-shannon-jr-illinois-top-wisconsin-to-win-big-ten-title 274174929 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:05:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174929/terrence-shannon-jr-illinois-top-wisconsin-to-win-big-ten-title <![CDATA[Jobless claims sought by workers on strike]]> Minnesota is among the states taking a closer look at extending unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike. A bill making its way through the Legislature would make workers involved in a walkout of at least one week eligible for jobless benefits.

In the past year, labor economists have said, there's been positive movemen]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174817/jobless-claims-sought-by-workers-on-strike 274174817 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:14:41 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174817/jobless-claims-sought-by-workers-on-strike <![CDATA[Bobby Portis steps up to send Bucks past Suns 140-129]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174810/bobby-portis-steps-up-to-send-bucks-past-suns-140-129 274174810 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:55:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174810/bobby-portis-steps-up-to-send-bucks-past-suns-140-129 <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament past champions]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions 274174754 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:55:12 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> Washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174259 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:05:24 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[Report: Angel City FC board hires firm to explore sale]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173736/report-angel-city-fc-board-hires-firm-to-explore-sale 274173736 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:19 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173736/report-angel-city-fc-board-hires-firm-to-explore-sale <![CDATA[Top 25 roundup: Mississippi State routs No. 5 Tennessee]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee 274173703 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:50 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings 274173614 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[25 million children in U.S. don't read as well as they should]]> March is National Reading Month, and educators say most schoolchildren in Indiana and across the country are reading at or below a basic level for their age.

It's estimated that 25 million children in the United States don't read as well as they should, making it difficult for them to succeed in school and also later in life. The group signed legislation to purge Indiana's voter rolls, with the goal of preventing election fraud.

The Republican-sponsored bill introduces new requirements, including proof of residency for first-time voters.

Ami Gandhi, director of strategic initiatives and Midwest voting rights for the 4-3 decision]]>
http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274164226/wisconsin-supreme-court-rules-against-tax-exemption-for-catholic-charities 274164226 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:53:30 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274164226/wisconsin-supreme-court-rules-against-tax-exemption-for-catholic-charities
<![CDATA[Wisconsin looks to improve resume vs. Maryland]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland 274156631 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:25:06 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland <![CDATA[Eagles agree to terms with Zack Baun on a 1-year contract]]> Chris McPherson

"It is my time," linebacker Zack Baun told the New Orleans media heading into the final year of his rookie deal after being selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin.

After Kaden Elliss, brother of Eagles defensive tackle Noah, signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons in last year's free agency frenzy, Baun's path for more playing time opened up - and he to]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156621/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-zack-baun-on-a-1-year-contract 274156621 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:12:23 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156621/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-zack-baun-on-a-1-year-contract <![CDATA[Cancer growing more rapidly in Iowa than any other state]]> New research from the University of Iowa found cancer linked to binge drinking is up in the state.

As part of the annual Iowa Cancer Registry, doctors are working to educate people about the dangers associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Iowa has the second-highest and most rapidly growing cancer rates in the nation. Breast, prostate, lung and colorecta]]>
http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156414/cancer-growing-more-rapidly-in-iowa-than-any-other-state 274156414 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:49:31 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156414/cancer-growing-more-rapidly-in-iowa-than-any-other-state
<![CDATA[After tough trip, Bucks try to sweep Sixers in season series]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156330/after-tough-trip-bucks-try-to-sweep-sixers-in-season-series 274156330 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156330/after-tough-trip-bucks-try-to-sweep-sixers-in-season-series <![CDATA[Maryland puts away Rutgers to open Big Ten tourney]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156321/maryland-puts-away-rutgers-to-open-big-ten-tourney 274156321 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:05:12 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156321/maryland-puts-away-rutgers-to-open-big-ten-tourney <![CDATA[US government moves closer to banning TikTok]]> Congress is fast-tracking a proposal targeting the Chinese-owned social media platform

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the platform or face a nationwide ban. Critics have objected that such a move would open the door to unconstitutional censors]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156078/us-government-moves-closer-to-banning-tiktok 274156078 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:39:13 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156078/us-government-moves-closer-to-banning-tiktok <![CDATA[Biden touts infrastructure investments at Milwaukee campaign stop]]> MILWAUKEE (CN) - In his first public appearance since all but sealing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination after primaries in four states, President Joe Biden delivered a speech at a Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee on Wednesday to drum up support for major infrastructure investments in historically marginal]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156261/biden-touts-infrastructure-investments-at-milwaukee-campaign-stop 274156261 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:07:41 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274156261/biden-touts-infrastructure-investments-at-milwaukee-campaign-stop <![CDATA[UAE, Egypt continue to airdrop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of Operation 'Birds of Goodness']]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt continued to airdrop humanitarian and relief aid into the northern Gaza Strip.

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the implementation of the fourth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, carried out by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the]]> http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness 274149328 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:24:24 GMT http://www.milwaukeesun.com/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness