Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Pittsburgh jury finds synagogue attacker eligible for death penalty
(Reuters) - A federal jury on Thursday decided that Robert Bowers was eligible for the death penalty for killing 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, the deadliest antisemiti...
Jul 13, 2023
US Secret Service says it ends White House cocaine probe, no suspect identified
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service said on Thursday it had concluded its investigation into cocaine found at the White House and said it had been unable to identify a suspect. The cocaine ...
Jul 13, 2023
US online sales in Amazon's Prime Day rise to $12.7 billion - report
(Reuters) - U.S. online sales during Amazon.com's Prime Day shopping event rose 6.1% to $12.7 billion from last year, as inflation-hit Americans hunted for more bargains and discounts on the e-commerc...
Jul 13, 2023
Four Arrested In Wood County on Drug Trafficking Charges
VILLAGE OF BIRON, WI (WSAU) - The Wood County Sheriff's Department has arrested four suspects in connection to a drug lab that was being operated in the village of Biron. According to a press release,...
Jul 12, 2023 Police Lights. MWC file photo
FBI chief Wray testifies before US House Republicans; Denies protecting Biden family
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Chris Wray rejected Republicans' wide-ranging criticism at a congressional hearing on Wednesday that targeted everything from the bureau's handlin...
Jul 12, 2023
Badgers Flip Three-Star Defensive Lineman Dillan Johnson
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Badgers are adding more defensive line depth to their 2024 recruiting class. Three-star defensive lineman Dillan Johnson announced his commitment to the Badgers on T...
Jul 12, 2023 Badgers Head Coach Luke Fickell At Practice - Photo by Wisconsin Badgers
Factbox-Key nominations for the 2023 Emmy Awards
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nominations were announced on Wednesday for the Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television. Following is a list of nominees in key categories. The award...
Jul 12, 2023
Nets Defeat Bucks 92-71; Fall To 2-1 In Summer League
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks were hoping to maintain their strong Summer League start against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night but offensive struggles lead to a 92-71 loss. Milwaukee shot just 3...
Jul 12, 2023 Milwaukee Bucks
Slowing inflation seen making Fed's July hike its last
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) -Inflation is slowing enough to allow the Federal Reserve to stop tightening U.S. monetary policy after what is still widely expected to be an interest-rate hike at its meeting...
Jul 12, 2023
Wausau City Council Approves Purchase Of Two Used Buses
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The Wausau City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the purchase of two used buses from the city of Waukesha. Transit director Matthew Rosenbloom-Jones says the purchas...
Jul 12, 2023
