Topic: Racine

Amateur astronomers spot humongous explosion on Jupiter (+video)

A possible comet or asteroid's impact on Jupiter Monday caused an explosion that was recorded on video by an amateur space watcher here on Earth.

At least six killed in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple

A gunman opened fire on a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin where several dozen people were worshiping, killing at least six. The suspected shooter died in an exchange with police.

GOP victory in Wisconsin a good sign for Romney

Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker survived a contentious recall effort on Tuesday; it may pave the way for success in November.

Gov. Scott Walker makes history, survives Wisconsin recall election (+video)

Scott Walker is the first US governor to survive a recall election. While GOP leaders see Tuesday's results as vindication of his methods, many Wisconsin voters say the recall disgusted them.

Long lines for voters in Wisconsin recall

Turnout is high in an election fraught with labor politics.

Wisconsin recall election: Why voters can't wait for it to end

The Wisconsin recall election is leaving many voters with a bitter taste, regardless of whom they supported. They see their state as tarnished, taxpayers' money as wasted, or divides as deepened. 

Wisconsin recall goes to voters Tuesday

The election has attracted enormous attention and is expected to be decided by a thin margin.

Focus Next week's Wisconsin recall: a test drive of themes for Election 2012

Wisconsin recall election between Gov. Scott Walker (R) and Tom Barrett (D) enters its last furious week. It is a proving ground for the themes and players of the national election in November, analysts say.

Doodle 4 Google: Why a pirate stormed Google's homepage today

The annual Doodle 4 Google had students finish this sentence: "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." The winning Doodle 4 Google drawing shows "Pirate times."

Wisconsin teachers retire in droves after union loss in bargaining fight

Teachers across Wisconsin are retiring or quitting at higher rates than usual, due in part to a new law that cuts benefits and curtails collective bargaining rights.
09/16/2011 01:36 pm

Obama's three-day jobs tour: Did he connect with rural America?

Obama’s three-day bus tour of the Midwest wrapped up in front of mostly friendly audiences in small rural Illinois communities. The president talked of jobs, political pledges, and county fairs.
08/17/2011 10:07 pm

Opinion Blair Mountain II: The new battle over coal mining in West Virginia

Hundreds are marching to Blair Mountain in West Virginia to commemorate the coal miners who fought for their rights there 90 years ago – and to secure our future. Coal mining companies are raping our land with mountaintop removal, destroying what has nourished us for generations.
06/10/2011 12:07 pm

In Pictures Showdown in Wisconsin

Severe weather: monster storm batters Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio

Severe weather that hit Illinois and Indiana is being dubbed a 'Chiclone' (for Chicago+cyclone). Meteorologists say the severe weather is the second strongest storm on record for the region.
10/26/2010 05:48 pm

In Pictures Midwest storms

Will tea party in Wisconsin rally around Ron Johnson?

Oshkosh millionaire Ron Johnson has a checkered history with Wisconsin tea party groups. Will they forgive and forget?
09/20/2010 09:39 am

Gallery Primary Day 09/14

Chrysler announces they will add 900 jobs at suburban Detroit plant

Chrysler will keep open a suburban Detroit plant they had planned to shut down in 2012. Another Chrysler plant hosted President Obama on Friday.
07/30/2010 04:39 pm

Unemployment rate drops to 9.5 percent, but US economy sheds jobs

Much of the drop in the unemployment rate occurred because disappointed workers stopped looking for jobs.
07/02/2010 02:02 pm

House passes financial reform, but a Senate hurdle awaits

The House of Representatives voted 237 to 192 Wednesday for a House-Senate compromise on financial reform. But the votes necessary for passage in the Senate aren't assured yet.
06/30/2010 08:47 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/30

President Obama blasts GOP over Wall Street regulation bill

President Obama is not happy over GOP opposition of the Wall Street financial regulation bill and a House Republican's apology to BP over the Gulf oil spill.
06/30/2010 01:21 pm

In Pictures Unusual birds

Coming to a movie screen near you, the best in theater

Plays from the world's most revered stages are being beamed into multiplexes, bringing theater lovers a chance to see top-class productions at a modest price.
07/08/2009 01:00 am