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Photo/AP<br>George Soberanis wades through floodwaters outside his house in Los Fresnos, Texas

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George Soberanis wades through floodwaters outside his house in Los Fresnos, Texas

Updated 5:31 p.m.

Hurricane Dolly slams
South Texas, but levees hold

Hurricane Dolly lashed the coast with winds up to 100 mph and dumped heavy rain that threatened to flood low-lying areas, but spared levees along the heavily populated Rio Grande Valley. More » 

» MULTIMEDIA: Hurricane Dolly roughs up Rio Grande Valley

» VIDEO: Dolly blows into Texas

» VIDEO: FEMA says it's well prepared

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Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan

Calif. woman attacked by bear expected to recover

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Posted 3:01 p.m.
FAVRE SAGA CONTINUES

Are Packers trade inquiries serious?

The Packers have started calling around to various teams to gauge their interest in quarterback Brett Favre, but there's reason to believe they're doing it to satisfy Favre and the NFL and nothing else. More » 

»POLL: Should the NFL commissioner get involved in the Packers-Favre flap?

»BLOG: More on the Packers, including non-Favre issues

»9:05 a.m. Concordia, Mequon ready for St. Louis Rams

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KILLED IN JANUARY ROBBERY
Miguel Ayala

Man gets life sentence in slaying of Miller executive

A 21-year-old Milwaukee man convicted of robbing and killing Miller Brewing Co. executive Lodewikus "Vic" Milford was sentenced today to life in prison. More » 

Posted 11:23 a.m.
LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE BILL TODAY

Passage of Great Lakes bill predicted

Introducing a bill to ratify the Great Lakes Compact, lawmakers predicted passage in the next year or two, culminating an elaborate multi-year effort to prevent outside, long-distance water diversions from the lakes. More » 

» Ongoing series: Great Lakes, Great Peril

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Firing of Cedarburg teacher upheld

The state Court of Appeals today upheld the firing of former Cedarburg teacher Robert Zellner, saying that his viewing of pornography on his school computer during off hours constituted immoral behavior, which is a basis for overturning an arbitrator's decision. More » 

» 3:31 p.m.Zellner attorney unsure on appeal

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COLUMNIST JIM STINGL

Vultures prey on surgery patients' peace of mind

This is probably not what you need to see just before going into surgery - vultures loitering outside the hospital window. Up to a half-dozen turkey vultures are spending their days on ledges and windowsills of the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin in Glendale. More » 

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Live Coverage: Brewers vs. Cardinals

With three victories in three starts CC Sabathia attempts to improve to 4-0 since being traded from Cleveland. The Brewers try to increase their slim lead over the St. Louis Cardinalsin the NL wild-card race tonight. Follow our live coverage from Bush Stadium. Blog »  | Live Box » 

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Lower spike in health care costs predicted

Large employers in Wisconsin expect their health care costs to increase 3.7% this year, a rate lower than medical inflation and lower than the 6.1% national average, according to an analysis. More » 

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Journal Sentinel 2008 Snapshot Contest winners

A moment caught in a dewdrop. Two sisters in a rare collaboration. A life story held in a pair of hands. These were among the winners in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2008 Snapshot Contest. More »  | PHOTOS: Winners »  | All entries » 

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Farm's ancestors' legacy rekindles with each reunion

In the more than 150 years since ancestors Friedrich and Rosine Seidemann emigrated from Germany, the family has multiplied and spread out, but members always find their way back to the farmstead where it all began. More » 

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High school janitor sued after sexually assaulting student

A former South Milwaukee High School student has filed a civil lawsuit against a 57-year-old school janitor convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting her while she worked for and attended the school. More » 

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