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• As the Cleveland Indians battle the Chicago Cubs in the World Series, my Indians memories are family memories: Nora Mackin Lally (Opinion)

  25-10-2016 23:54
  
  During the World Series as the Indians face the Cubs, I will be rallying with the Tribe. Maybe, for old time's sake, I'll drag one of my metal folding chairs in from the garage and bang the seat up and down. This, is, after all, my team, writes Nora Mackin Lally.
  
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• From one champion to another: LeBron, Indians exchange gifts on huge night in Cleveland

  25-10-2016 23:52
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio– Are they great sports, or what? Shortly before the huge night in Cleveland– with the Indians in the World Series —  and the Cavaliers home opener and championship celebration — the teams exchanged gifts. The Indians tweeted that LeBron James sent them custom headphones. Francisco Lindor returned the favor with a signed jersey! **Game 1 of the World Series is tonight at 8:08 p.m. on FOX 8. All of the World Series action is ONLY on FOX 8** […]
  
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• Broadview Heights must join regional dispatch center, under Cuyahoga County agreement

  25-10-2016 23:31
  
  Broadview Heights must join a regional emergency dispatch center by the end of 2016, under a new agreement with Cuyahoga County. In exchange, the county will give Broadview Heights $525,000. The city will use at least part of the money to restore a municipally owned site where the county started building a regional emergency operations center about 18 months ago.
  
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• Beloved bartender shot dead during armed robbery at Cleveland bar (photos)

  25-10-2016 23:21
  
  Melissa Brinker, a well-liked barmaid at the Cooley Lounge, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at the bar.
  
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• No injuries reported after unidentified man shoots at teens in Euclid

  25-10-2016 23:19
  
  An unidentified man fired several shots at a 15-year-old boy and his friends Saturday in Euclid, police said.
  
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• Indians road to series goes through AA Akron

  25-10-2016 23:10
  
  If the Indians win their first World Series in 52 years, the organization may want to send a shout out to Akron for getting so many players started on the long journey to the fall classic.
  
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• Conspirators in Euclid retirement home assassination sentenced to prison

  25-10-2016 22:55
  
  Three men convicted of carrying out a plot to assassinate a man at a Euclid retirement home were sentenced to prison Tuesday.
  
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• Hillary Clinton and the U.S. Constitution: How the founding fathers made sure women could become president

  25-10-2016 22:37
  
  If Hillary Clinton wins, during her inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017, she will swear to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution, a document that describes the president using the masculine pronouns: he and his.
  
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• Watch Cleveland prep for its big night with the Indians, Cavs

  25-10-2016 22:32
  
  Cleveland prepares for one of the biggest days in its sports history, as the Indians open the World Series against the Chicago Cubs, and the Cavs prepare to start their 2016 season.
  
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• A stripped, emotional Lady Gaga comes to life on 'Joanne'

  25-10-2016 22:25
  
  Sitting inside her trailer parked outside The Bitter End, Lady Gaga is teary-eyed as she discusses the new sound she delivers on "Joanne," a rock-pop-country adventure that's a departure from the dance-flavored electronic sound that made her a multiplatinum juggernaut.
  
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• World Series: Indians leading Cubs 3-0 in 5th inning; Kluber makes history

  25-10-2016 22:13
  
  CLEVELAND– Let’s hear it!  Your Cleveland Indians are leading the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field. The Tribe scored twice in the bottom of the first inning to put the team ahead. Jose Ramirez hit a single with two outs and bases loaded.  Next, Brandon Guyer was hit by a pitch from Jon Lester, to put the Indians on top, 2-0. Then, Cy Young winner Corey Kluber made World Series history in […]
  
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• Rally Together! Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of World Series

  25-10-2016 22:13
  
  CLEVELAND– One down, three to go! Your Cleveland Indians just beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field. The Tribe scored twice in the bottom of the first inning to put the team ahead. Jose Ramirez hit a single with two outs and bases loaded.  Next, Brandon Guyer was hit by a pitch from Jon Lester, to put the Indians on top, 2-0. Cy Young winner Corey Kluber made World Series history in the […]
  
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• LIVE VIDEO: Indians play Cubs in Game 1 of World Series on FOX 8

  25-10-2016 22:13
  
  CLEVELAND– It’s here. **watch live video above** The Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field Tuesday night. The games starts at 8:08 p.m. ONLY on FOX 8. It features the pitching match-up of 2014 AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and Jon Lester, who has a 2.50 ERA in 19 postseason appearances. Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis, who is suffering from a sprained ankle, said he is managing the pain. Kipnis, […]
  
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• Indians play Cubs in Game 1 of World Series on FOX 8

  25-10-2016 22:13
  
  CLEVELAND– It’s here. The Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field Tuesday night. The games starts at 8:08 p.m. ONLY on FOX 8. It features the pitching match-up of 2014 AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and Jon Lester, who has a 2.50 ERA in 19 postseason appearances. Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis, who is suffering from a sprained ankle, said he is managing the pain. Kipnis, a native of Chicago, […]
  
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• Blood Orange, Pumpkin shandies for Halloween - Crack One Open

  25-10-2016 22:01
  
  A pair of shandies from The Traveler Beer Co. makes this week's Crack One Open.
  
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• 'Inferno' goes up in a blaze of silliness (review)

  25-10-2016 22:00
  
  There's so much rubber involved in these highly unlikely plots they should be sponsored by Firestone.
  
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• Corporate leaders urge GOP to reinstate renewable energy

  25-10-2016 21:53
  
  Pressure is building on Ohio Republican lawmakers to re-instate rather than as planned scrap state rules requiring utilities to sell increasing amounts of power generated by wind, solar and other renewable technologies.
  
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• From across the country, world, Indians fans converge on Cleveland

  25-10-2016 21:47
  
  Indians fans are taking trains, buses, cars and planes to get to Cleveland for the World Series.
  
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• Watch Cleveland Orchestra’s beautiful good luck performance for the Cleveland Indians

  25-10-2016 21:34
  
  CLEVELAND– Forget a simple shout-out; The Cleveland Orchestra devoted an entire good-luck performance to the Cleveland Indians as they take on the Chicago Cubs in the World Series tonight. The Cleveland Orchestra posted on its Facebook page: “Good luck to the Cleveland Indians on the World Series from your friends at The Cleveland Orchestra! #rallytogether (music, Superman March from “Superman” by John Williams.)” The beautiful performance, which you can watch below
  
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• World Series revelers will see airplane banner bashing Donald Trump before Game 2

  25-10-2016 21:26
  
  The message, brought to you by ProgressOhio, an advocacy group aligned with Democrats: "TRUMP TRIED TO BUY & MOVE THE INDIANS!"
  
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• World Series revelers will see airplane banner bashing Donald Trump before Game 1

  25-10-2016 21:26
  
  The message, brought to you by ProgressOhio, an advocacy group aligned with Democrats: "TRUMP TRIED TO BUY & MOVE THE INDIANS!"
  
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• Fan face-off: Do Indians or Cubs have better fans?

  25-10-2016 21:16
  
  CLEVELAND — It’s the pairing that many baseball fans wanted. The teams with the longest droughts since last winning the World Series, squaring off in the Fall Classic. It’s the Cubs and their 108-year gap since winning the Series, against the Indians, who have gone 68 years. Something has to give. The opening game is tonight in Cleveland’s Progressive Field with Game 2 tomorrow night. The series will then shift to Chicago for Games 3, 4 and if need be 5. ***Watc
  
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• Cleveland Museum of Art staffers pose in Tribe attire to support World Series bid

  25-10-2016 21:14
  
  Cleveland Museum of Art staffers donned Tribe regalia Tuesday morning to show support for the Indians' World Series bid.
  
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• Amusement parks in Ohio, Illinois make wager on World Series (video)

  25-10-2016 21:14
  
  Amusement parks make wager on World Series. The prize for the winner: The losing park has to temporarily rename a ride during opening weekend 2017 - and the winning park gets to choose both the ride and the name.
  
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• Amusement parks in Ohio, Illinois make wager on World Series

  25-10-2016 21:14
  
  Amusement parks make wager on World Series. The prize for the winner: The losing park has to temporarily rename a ride during opening weekend 2017 - and the winning park gets to choose both the ride and the name.
  
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• Cleveland Yoga welcomes fitness guinea pig for experiment number two: Stretching Out

  25-10-2016 21:12
  
  I've only taken one class, but already I get the feeling this coming month at Cleveland Yoga is going to be significantly harder than my first month of CrossFit.
  
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• Chief Wahoo earns deserved negative attention thanks to Indians' success: Mark Naymik

  25-10-2016 21:12
  
  The Cleveland Indians' front office hates the issue and rarely addresses it head on. In essence, the team says it's more concerned about the logo's relationship with fans than with the logo's relationship to American history.
  National news organization, including the New York Times, ESPN and others, have highlighted the long-standing debate over our red-faced, buck-toothed, hook-nosed mascot that some Native Americans and others complain is the equivalent of a red Sambo.
  
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• North Royalton company receives approval for new building, tax break

  25-10-2016 21:06
  
  Best Equipment Co. --a seller and distributor of refuse, sweeping and storm-water trucks and equipment -- has received permission from the North Royalton Planning Commission to build a new dealership in that city.
  
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• Looking warm, rainy for World Series watch party, Halloween celebrations: Working for your weekend forecast

  25-10-2016 21:03
  
  This weekend in Northeast Ohio temperatures are looking pretty warm, with a 40 percent chance of rain throughout and breezy winds.
  
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• See photos from Akron Civic Theatre's annual Masque of the Red Death masquerade ball

  25-10-2016 20:45
  
  Akron's most captivating costume party, the Masque of the Red Death, based on Edgar Allan Poe's chilling story, will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre.
  
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• Knock, knock: Political groups' Ohio voter outreach efforts hit new high

  25-10-2016 20:34
  
  Ahead of the 2016 election, outside groups are getting involved to an unprecedented degree in phone banking and door-to-door canvassing - jobs that traditionally are handled by political parties and candidates' campaigns.
  
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• Blue Oyster Cult; Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman; Rusted Root: Also Playing

  25-10-2016 20:24
  
  This week's Also Playing column features Yes veterans Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman, as well as Rusted Root and Blue Oyster Cult.
  
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• Tail-Waggin' Tutors program in Madison, Lakewood encourages kids to read (photos, video)

  25-10-2016 20:14
  
  Tail-Waggin' Tutors is a nationwide program created by Therapy Dogs International to encourage children to read by giving them four-legged listeners.
  
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• What will the weather be for games 3-5 of the World Series in Chicago?

  25-10-2016 20:12
  
  Take a look at the weather conditions for games 3 to 5 of the World Series, where the Cleveland Indians will face the Cubs in Chicago.
  
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• ‘Fear the boots’: Cleveland company creates Merritt shirt after ALCS Bautista slam

  25-10-2016 20:06
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland-based T-shirt company is now selling a T-shirt that pokes fun at something Toronto Blue Jays players said about Ryan Merritt when he pitched during the ALCS.  The Fresh Brewed Tees shirt says: Fear the boots. It all leads back to Game 5 of the ALCS, when Merritt became the second pitcher in major league history to start a postseason game after only one regular-season start. He started after Trevor Bauer’s now-infamous drone injury. Before the [&hell
  
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• Here's how Donald Trump's vulgar remarks -- and the ensuing fallout -- have affected sexual assault survivors

  25-10-2016 19:59
  
  In a political campaign often defined by the lowest common denominator, sexual assault has emerged as one of the unlikely central topics of this year's presidential campaign.
  
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• Anti-Donald Trump ad in Ohio evokes fears of nuclear holocaust

  25-10-2016 19:53
  
  A provocative new anti-Donald Trump TV ad from ex-U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley's new super PAC suggests that the GOP presidential nominee could start a nuclear war if elected.
  
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• Erik Schrader settling in as new general manager at Channel 19 and Channel 43

  25-10-2016 19:35
  
  Erik Schrader has some tough decisions to make as he settles in as the new vice president and general manager at Raycom Media's two Cleveland stations, WOIO Channel 19 and WUAB Channel 43.
  
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• Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber gives his World Series tickets to a little girl

  25-10-2016 19:33
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio– It will be a week Cleveland Indians fans won’t forget as the World Series begins tonight in Cleveland. Some lucky fans will be able to see it in person at Progressive Field. That includes a little girl who is a patient at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. According to MLB, the little girl named Aly will be at Game 1 thanks to Indians pitcher Corey Kluber. When the Indians players each received two World Series tickets, Klube
  
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• More than half a million Ohioans have already voted for president

  25-10-2016 19:16
  
  Coming into this week more than 1.4 million Ohio voters had requested early ballots - either to vote by mail or to vote early in person. Of those, nearly 510,000 people had returned their ballots by Monday.
  
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• Google Play launches World Series walk-up music playlist

  25-10-2016 19:00
  
  To help kick off the World Series, Google Play Music is launching a World Series themed playlist featuring walk-up music for each player on each team. Google calls the “World Series Jams 2016” list “the champion playlist of all champion playlists.” The playlist features music from several genres and generations. Check it out below or click here:  · Cody Allen – Eric Church “The Outsiders” · Cody Anderson – Kid Rock “Born Fr
  
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• Cleveland Indians v. Chicago Cubs World Series Game 1: Weather forecast (video)

  25-10-2016 18:56
  
  Meteorologist Kelly Reardon is at Progressive Field letting you know what type of weather conditions to expect at Game 1 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs tonight.
  
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• Giant basketball pops up in Public Square for Cavs opener

  25-10-2016 18:50
  
  Mountain Dew has put together an installation of what it calls the largest basketball in the world in downtown Cleveland.
  
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• North Olmsted man found wrapped in tarp near Cleveland zoo was retired probation officer

  25-10-2016 18:44
  
  James Cashin, the 65-year-old North Olmsted man whose body was found wrapped in a tarp, was a former Cuyahoga County probation officer who administered lie detector tests.
  
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• The 'Gilmore Girls' are at a crossroads in trailer for Netflix reboot

  25-10-2016 18:40
  
  'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' premieres on Netflix November 25.
  
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• Two strangers show us Cleveland's championship spirit on the eve of the World Series

  25-10-2016 18:27
  
  On the eve of the Indians World Series run, I was touched by the generosity of two fellow fans who wanted to share their love of our team with a couple of strangers.
  
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• Goody bags to Fox, TNT crews celebrate #ClevelandChristmas with holiday beer, leg lamp night-lights

  25-10-2016 18:25
  
  The goal of Destination Cleveland's effort is two-fold: to let visitors know about the many attributes of the city, and also to encourage locals to do some more exploring.
  
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• Why we still love Oasis: A new documentary, "Supersonic," and the Britpop band's enduring legacy

  25-10-2016 18:24
  
  The magic of the Gallaghers' combustible chemistry is certainly the driving force behind "Oasis: Supersonic," a new documentary on the ascent of Oasis.
  
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• Stellar 'Oasis: Supersonic' traces the songs and story of Britpop greats (review)

  25-10-2016 18:21
  
  Given unprecedented access by Noel and Liam Gallagher to their archives and footage, "Oasis: Supersonic" is a musical treasure trove.
  
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• Cleveland Orchestra celebrates winning Tribe with banners outside Severance Hall (gallery)

  25-10-2016 18:18
  
  Just as it did for the champion Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Orchestra has adorned the front of Severance Hall with banners honoring the Cleveland Indians.
  
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