Mayor Barrett plans Monday evening vigil to honor the victims of the Paris terror attacks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a vigil in Milwaukee Monday evening, November 16th to honor the victims of the Paris terror attacks.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a vigil in Milwaukee Monday evening, November 16th to honor the victims of the Paris terror attacks.
"You can never be complacent:" Increased security at Lambeau Field after terror attacks in Paris
GREEN BAY -- There was increased security at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15th as the Packers returned home to face the Detroit Lions.
GREEN BAY -- There was increased security at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15th as the Packers returned home to face the Detroit Lions.
More than 4 million used Facebook's "Safety Check" in wake of Paris attacks, but there's some criticism
NEW YORK -- In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, more than 4 million people marked themselves as "Safe" 24 hours after Facebook activated its rarely-used Safety Check tool.But Facebook was also criticized by some users who asked why the people-finder feature was deployed in this terror attack when it hadn't been in other violent incidents."We're really sad for what happened in Paris tonight but there is also a city capital named BEIRUT and was attacked yesterday from terrorist why facebook didn't activated the safety check in Lebanon Mark Zuckerberg?" Wadih Constantine wrote in a comment.Facebook user Lynn El Ahmar wrote: "Many Lebanese live abroad and would have appreciated such feature to check on their families and friends' safety."CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the "questions and concerns" in a post on his Facebook page."You are right that there are many other important conflicts in the world," Zuckerberg wrote. "Until yesterday, our policy was only to activate Safety Check for natural disasters.
NEW YORK -- In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, more than 4 million people marked themselves as "Safe" 24 hours after Facebook activated its rarely-used Safety Check tool.But Facebook was also criticized by some users who asked why the people-finder feature was deployed in this terror attack when it hadn't been in other violent incidents."We're really sad for what happened in Paris tonight but there is also a city capital named BEIRUT and was attacked yesterday from terrorist why facebook didn't activated the safety check in Lebanon Mark Zuckerberg?" Wadih Constantine wrote in a comment.Facebook user Lynn El Ahmar wrote: "Many Lebanese live abroad and would have appreciated such feature to check on their families and friends' safety."CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the "questions and concerns" in a post on his Facebook page."You are right that there are many other important conflicts in the world," Zuckerberg wrote. "Until yesterday, our policy was only to activate Safety Check for natural disasters.
"Symbol of unity and solidarity:" Thanks to effort from FOX6, Eiffel Tower to be erected in Milwaukee
PARIS/MILWAUKEE -- There has been an outpouring of support from around the world for Paris, and the families of the victims killed on Friday, November 13th in a series of terror attacks throughout the city.
PARIS/MILWAUKEE -- There has been an outpouring of support from around the world for Paris, and the families of the victims killed on Friday, November 13th in a series of terror attacks throughout the city.
Woman shares terrifying account of pretending to be dead during Paris attacks
PARIS -- It was just a Friday night at a rock show, a survivor of the Paris attacks recalls -- but then the massacre began.Now, 22-year-old Isobel Bowdery, from Cape Town, South Africa, is sharing her terrifying account of how she survived the shootings at the Bataclan music venue where over 80 people were slaughtered by terrorists.The rampage was just one of several throughout the city of Paris where over 100 people lost their lives.Editor's note: The posts below include spelling/grammar errors.
PARIS -- It was just a Friday night at a rock show, a survivor of the Paris attacks recalls -- but then the massacre began.Now, 22-year-old Isobel Bowdery, from Cape Town, South Africa, is sharing her terrifying account of how she survived the shootings at the Bataclan music venue where over 80 people were slaughtered by terrorists.The rampage was just one of several throughout the city of Paris where over 100 people lost their lives.Editor's note: The posts below include spelling/grammar errors.
Here's how to change your Facebook profile photo to colors of French flag
Facebook users all over the world are showing their support for the Paris terrorist attack victims with a profile photo filter.David Marcus, Facebook’s vice president of Messaging Product, wrote:
Facebook users all over the world are showing their support for the Paris terrorist attack victims with a profile photo filter.David Marcus, Facebook’s vice president of Messaging Product, wrote:
Marquette, UWM grads living in Paris recount terrifying night: "I was supposed to be at that soccer game:"
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
"Very anxious:" Milwaukee woman waits hours to hear from 'exchange sister' in Paris
MILWAUKEE -- Many of us watched in horror of the news coming out of Paris, France on Friday evening, November 13th.
MILWAUKEE -- Many of us watched in horror of the news coming out of Paris, France on Friday evening, November 13th.
Milwaukee lights up blue, white, and red in support for Paris
MILWAUKEE -- The city of Milwaukee is showing support for Paris.The Pfister Hotel located on Wisconsin Avenue and the Marcus Center on Water Street, proudly displayed the blue, white and red of the French Flag Saturday, November 14th.
MILWAUKEE -- The city of Milwaukee is showing support for Paris.The Pfister Hotel located on Wisconsin Avenue and the Marcus Center on Water Street, proudly displayed the blue, white and red of the French Flag Saturday, November 14th.
Pianist plays John Lennon's "Imagine" on piano near Paris attack site
PARIS -- As the hours unfolded and the world learned of the grisly attacks Friday in Paris, Jean Jullien was hanging onto his radio, listening to every single word.It was like reliving the horrors of the Charlie Hebdo attacks; the news kept getting grimmerWith raw emotions, the French illustrator who was traveling for the holidays, took to pen and paper.Overwhelmed with sadness, he drew an Eiffel Tower standing at the center of a peace sign.It was all he wanted to say at that moment.
PARIS -- As the hours unfolded and the world learned of the grisly attacks Friday in Paris, Jean Jullien was hanging onto his radio, listening to every single word.It was like reliving the horrors of the Charlie Hebdo attacks; the news kept getting grimmerWith raw emotions, the French illustrator who was traveling for the holidays, took to pen and paper.Overwhelmed with sadness, he drew an Eiffel Tower standing at the center of a peace sign.It was all he wanted to say at that moment.
U.S. college student among 129 dead in Paris attacks
LOS ANGELES -- A 20-year-old student at Cal State Long Beach is among 129 dead in Paris attacks.The university released a statement on Saturday:
LOS ANGELES -- A 20-year-old student at Cal State Long Beach is among 129 dead in Paris attacks.The university released a statement on Saturday:
Horror in the headlines: Paris attacks described as 'carnage,' 'massacre'
WASHINGTON -- Newspapers around the world reacted in their own way, trumpeting news of the attack on their front pages with words such as "carnage," "horror," "massacre" and "war." Even if you cannot read the language on those front pages, you can fully understand what is being portrayed.View the gallery below for a sampling of newspaper headlines from around the world.
WASHINGTON -- Newspapers around the world reacted in their own way, trumpeting news of the attack on their front pages with words such as "carnage," "horror," "massacre" and "war." Even if you cannot read the language on those front pages, you can fully understand what is being portrayed.View the gallery below for a sampling of newspaper headlines from around the world.
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette makes sure students studying abroad in Paris, France are safe
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.
"It's devastating:" Milwaukee's Alliance Francaise mourn victims of Paris attacks
MILWAUKEE -- A number of people in Milwaukee are mourning in a place you hear French spoken every day.
MILWAUKEE -- A number of people in Milwaukee are mourning in a place you hear French spoken every day.
Remembering a hero: Funeral arrangements set for Airman Quinn Johnson-Harris
MILWAUKEE -- Funeral arrangements were released on Tuesday, October 13th for Quinn Johnson-Harris, one of six American airmen and five civilians who were killed after a military plane crash in Afghanistan.The U.S. military says the Air Force C-130 cargo plane went down early on Friday, October 2nd at Jalalabad Airport, about 80 miles from Kabul.A visitation will be held for Johnson-Harris on Saturday, October 24th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship (8633 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Funeral arrangements were released on Tuesday, October 13th for Quinn Johnson-Harris, one of six American airmen and five civilians who were killed after a military plane crash in Afghanistan.The U.S. military says the Air Force C-130 cargo plane went down early on Friday, October 2nd at Jalalabad Airport, about 80 miles from Kabul.A visitation will be held for Johnson-Harris on Saturday, October 24th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship (8633 W.
9 MSF workers killed in suspected U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Airstrikes killed nine staff workers of medical aid group Doctors Without Borders in the Afghan city of Kunduz, the charity said.
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Airstrikes killed nine staff workers of medical aid group Doctors Without Borders in the Afghan city of Kunduz, the charity said.
Watch: Tourists take a brave walk across suspended glass-bottomed bridge in China
CHINA -- Imagine yourself walking across an almost 1,000 foot bridge suspended nearly 600 feet from the ground.
CHINA -- Imagine yourself walking across an almost 1,000 foot bridge suspended nearly 600 feet from the ground.
Scott Walker: United States should not take in Syrian refugees, and instead focus on ISIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker says the United States should not take in Syrian refugees.Wisconsin Public Radio reported Wednesday that Walker clarified his position after refusing to address the question when asked about it in New Hampshire.Walker told reporters following a business summit in Eau Claire that America should focus on taking out the Islamic State terrorist group to solve the humanitarian crisis in Syria.Walker says the U.S. is already putting plenty of resources into humanitarian efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker says the United States should not take in Syrian refugees.Wisconsin Public Radio reported Wednesday that Walker clarified his position after refusing to address the question when asked about it in New Hampshire.Walker told reporters following a business summit in Eau Claire that America should focus on taking out the Islamic State terrorist group to solve the humanitarian crisis in Syria.Walker says the U.S. is already putting plenty of resources into humanitarian efforts.
Governor Walker renews call for President Obama to cancel official state visit with president of China
DENISON, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker is renewing his call for President Barack Obama to cancel an official state visit with the president of China in response to slumping U.S. stock markets.Governor Walker said Wednesday, August 26th following a campaign stop in Denison, Iowa, that such a move would not hurt trade with states like Iowa or Wisconsin.Walker first called for the state visit to be canceled Monday.
DENISON, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker is renewing his call for President Barack Obama to cancel an official state visit with the president of China in response to slumping U.S. stock markets.Governor Walker said Wednesday, August 26th following a campaign stop in Denison, Iowa, that such a move would not hurt trade with states like Iowa or Wisconsin.Walker first called for the state visit to be canceled Monday.
On heels of trip to Israel, Governor Walker talks foreign policy in Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says a recent trip to Israel reinforces his belief that the United States must aggressively deal with terrorists abroad.The potential 2016 presidential candidate spoke Saturday to Iowa Republicans in West Des Moines.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says a recent trip to Israel reinforces his belief that the United States must aggressively deal with terrorists abroad.The potential 2016 presidential candidate spoke Saturday to Iowa Republicans in West Des Moines.