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Updated 1:32 p.m.

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO: Raisin' the roof on Harley-Davidson's 105th

Workers slowly raise the roof at the Harley Roadhouse stage at Veterans Park this morning. Tens of thousands are expected to watch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Saturday as part of Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary Celebration. Video » 

» RUMBLINGS: Blog updates, news and notes from the 105th

» STINGL: Couple open their home to German Harley riders

» PHOTOS: Reader submitted | Journal Sentinel staff

» INTERACTIVE EVENTS MAP: Plan your 105th Celebration

» SECTION: Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Democrats choose Obama in thunderous acclamation

Bill Clinton forcefully endorses Obama at DNC

Western nations warn Russia to `change course'

Gustav kills 23; New Orleans makes evacuation plan

Fewer Marines needed in Iraq's western province

Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops

Bush steps up fight over congressional authority

Cells change identity in promising breakthrough

'Suge' Knight posts bail after Las Vegas arrest

MLB spends $2.5M to give umps 2nd look at homers

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1:37 p.m.
HEALTH RESEARCH

New technique sidesteps stem cells

After more than a decade of trying to harvest the promise of embryonic stem cells, scientists have hit on a fascinating new approach that sidesteps them entirely. More » 

12:53 p.m.
STRIKE IN SECOND DAY

Two sides not talking in trash strike

With the Waste Management garbage strike in its second day, representatives of both the company and Local 200 of the Teamsters staked out their respective positions in separate interviews today. More » 

» 1:40 p.m. More garbage delays reported

» TODAY'S PAPER: Waste Management drivers go on strike

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MADISON

Driver's/voting records often don't mesh

One in five voters who registered to vote this month do not match driver's license records, state officials said today. Many of those matches are likely typos or other problems, but officials said they have no hard numbers on how many mismatches are something more serious. More » 

» 3:51 p.m. Mistakes won't disqualify voters

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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Clinton, Biden top tonight's docket

Former President Bill Clinton and VP candidate Joe Biden top the list of speakers at tonight's convention. Watch the action with our live video stream. Go to video » 

» 3:31 p.m. AUDIO: Feingold touts chance to witness history

» 10:52 a.m. Doyle says an Obama win will be good for Wisconsin

» 11:53 a.m. VIDEO: Analysis of Clinton's speech | More DNC video coverage

» PHOTOS: DNC gallery, slideshow

» SPEECHES: Live and archived

» TODAY'S PAPER: Clinton: 'No way. No how. No McCain.'

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Marine in Iraq watches son's birth via satellite

From a laptop in an office somewhere in Iraq's Anbar Province to a laptop in a hospital delivery room in Milwaukee, April and Nick Jensen welcomed their second child in an unconventional - but high-tech -way. More » 

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LIVE COVERAGE: Brewers vs. Cardinals

Manny Parra tries to help the Brewers push the wild-card lead to at least five games tonight as Milwaukee plays its final game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Follow our updates from Busch Stadium. More »  | Live Box » 

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Midwest's tiered seating plan adds 11 more seats

Passengers on Midwest Airlines will be able to choose between more legroom at a premium price or a narrower seat when they book flights. The airline has added 11 seats to each of its Boeing 717 jets in a move aimed at boosting revenue. More » 

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Thornton's passion for music is real and enduring

Billy Bob Thornton might be an Academy Award-winning actor, but in conversation the Arkansas native is much more likely to talk about his first love: music. More »  | More Billy Bob »  | Harley 105th Anniversary Celebration » 

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Lavender lends flavor as well as fragrance

Mention lavender and most people think of the scent. But let's take a deep breath of that unmistakable fragrance, which is touted for its calming properties, and think about tasting the herb. More »  | Lavender plants prefer sun »  | Culinary Maui » 

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Future of House of Correction farm in doubt

The county's House of Correction farm, which provides thousands of pounds of food to the Hunger Task Force and gives meaningful jobs to inmates, is facing an uncertain future. More » 

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