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• John Vincent to sing National Anthem for game 4 of the World Series: Who is John Vincent?

  29-10-2016 23:57
  
  Local Chicago performer John Vincent to sing the National Anthem before game 4 of the World Series Saturday.
  
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• North Royalton man fatally shot after stabbing officer had history of mental illness, sister says

  29-10-2016 23:25
  
  The man accused of stabbing a North Royalton police officer before another officer fatally shot him had a history of mental illness, his sister said.
  
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• Body found in Cleveland shows signs of head trauma, police say

  29-10-2016 22:56
  
  An unidentified man suffered severe head trauma before being found dead Saturday in downtown Cleveland, police said.
  
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• Cleveland Indians' Game 3 win scores huge TV audience

  29-10-2016 22:09
  
  The final out of the Cleveland Indians' 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the World Series drew a huge 48 rating and 75.6 percent share of audience for Fox 8 in Cleveland Friday night.
  
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• Horror legend John Carpenter to host showcase of user-submitted shorts on El Rey Network October 30

  29-10-2016 21:25
  
  Horrormeister John Carpenter will host a two-hour showcase of user-submitted short horror films on the El Rey Network Sunday, October 30 at 8 p.m. ET.
  
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• Driver turns himself in after fatal drag race

  29-10-2016 21:03
  
  A man turned himself in on Friday in connection with the drag racing crash that left an wheelchair-bound man dead. 
  
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• Citi, Chase customers fear fraud when contacted unexpectedly: Money Matters

  29-10-2016 21:00
  
  Q: I received a phone message from Citi Card's "fraud alert" department. This call was a big surprise to me. I was very cautious about returning it since there have been so many scams, etc. The phone number they...
  
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• Special ceremonies bring a formal close to the Holy Doors in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (photos)

  29-10-2016 20:41
  
  Holy Doors, from Year of Mercy, close soon for Cleveland Catholic Diocese
  
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• Old dogs under center for Browns and Jets

  29-10-2016 19:43
  
  The old guys are back under center for the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets, aware they're not part of the future.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with fatal assault outside Cleveland store

  29-10-2016 19:35
  
  Cleveland police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a fatal assault outside a store on the city's East Side.
  
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• President Barack Obama to campaign in Ohio Tuesday: Details

  29-10-2016 19:24
  
  President Barack Obama will campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Columbus on Tuesday, a week ahead of Election Day.
  
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• Man dies after attack near Dollar General

  29-10-2016 19:17
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — An unidentified man is dead after police say he was assaulted early Saturday morning on Cleveland’s east side. It happened just after 1 a.m. in the 2900 block of East 116th Street, near the Dollar General store. Cleveland police say a teenager ran up behind the man and struck him on his head.  The victim, believed to be in his 60s, was found on the sidewalk after a witness called 911. He was taken to University Hospitals, […]
  
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• Bill Clinton campaigns in Cleveland for wife Hillary Clinton

  29-10-2016 19:05
  
  Former President Bill Clinton didn't mention the most recent Clinton campaign email scandal as he campaigned for his wife in Cleveland Saturday morning.
  
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• Bill Clinton campaigns in Cleveland for Hillary Clinton

  29-10-2016 19:05
  
  Former President Bill Clinton didn't mention the most recent Clinton campaign email scandal as he campaigned for his wife in Cleveland Saturday morning.
  
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• Second driver arrested in Cleveland crash that killed man in wheelchair

  29-10-2016 18:52
  
  The second driver accused of being involved in a drag-racing crash that killed a man crossing the street in his wheelchair has turned himself in, police said.
  
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• Syrian refugees find a new home in Cleveland

  29-10-2016 17:50
  
  The rich aroma of chicken and potatoes wafted in the Arabic conversation of two Syrian families, swirling around the dining room like a sensory souvenir of better times and familiar places, without sorrow and war.
  
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• Sheriff hit and injured by fleeing vehicle

  29-10-2016 17:46
  
  An Ohio sheriff says a special deputy was injured when struck by a stolen vehicle fleeing a traffic stop in suburban Cincinnati.
  
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• Good riddance, Campaign 2016: You put the 'ugh' in ugly

  29-10-2016 17:24
  
  Headed for history books a week from Tuesday, the duel between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump became a battle of "nasty women" and "bad hombres" vs. "deplorables" and voters who are "irredeemable."
  
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• Mentally ill man killed after police altercation

  29-10-2016 16:55
  
  A North Royalton police officer was stabbed and slashed across the face while responding to a call at an Independence Drive home. 
  
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• World Series Game 3: How did Fox do with its TV coverage?

  29-10-2016 16:27
  
  We analyze how Fox did in its coverage of World Series Game 3, Cleveland Indians at Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field.
  
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• Broken water main shuts down Lakeshore Boulevard

  29-10-2016 15:44
  
  A water main that broke overnight has closed Lakeshore Boulevard from East 205th Street to East 207th. 
  
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• FirstEnergy Solutions cancels NOPEC contract serving 500,000

  29-10-2016 15:00
  
  FirstEnergy Solutions has cancelled its contract, effective Jan. 1, 2017,with the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, or NOPEC, to supply power to 500,000 customers at a discount. The company on Friday sent notices to NOPEC as well as city officials in 12 counties. The company said it had been trying to renegotiate the contract, which was to have run through 2019. NOPEC confirmed the split, citing concerns that FES might declare bankruptcy. The dispute also appears to involve a consumer discou
  
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• Man dies after being assaulted outside Cleveland store

  29-10-2016 14:56
  
  An unidentified man died Saturday after being assaulted outside a store on Cleveland's East Side.
  
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• Water main break closes portion on Lake Shore Blvd.

  29-10-2016 14:47
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A water main break has shut down a portion of Lake Shore Boulevard in Cleveland. Cleveland police say the road is closed between East 200th and East 206th streets.  That includes both east and west bound lanes. The break, according to repair crews, is causing the road to collapse in some places and drivers should avoid the area. Authorities said they expected the break to be fixed at some point this morning. Stick with Fox 8 News […]
  
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• 'Finding Neverland,' the Peter Pan musical headed to Playhouse Square, is an ode to imagination and resilience

  29-10-2016 14:00
  
  'Finding Neverland' is imbued with effects that appear to have sprung from the fertile, fantastical mind of a child.
  
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• Cleveland's best weekend brunches and breakfasts: Prosperity Social Club

  29-10-2016 13:00
  
  An Old World bar with Polish roots, Tremont's Prosperity Social Club is the kind of place that's as known for its late night eats as it is its Sunday brunch. Sure, Tremont may be home to a slew of new restaurants that are more than worth trying, but there's something comforting about visiting the classics on a Sunday morning. A great patio doesn't hurt, nor do the regular live music events. And when you come, don't forget to bring dollars for jukebox and quarters for bowling.
  
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• Today's celebrity birthdays: Winona Ryder, Richard Dreyfuss (October 29, 2016)

  29-10-2016 12:41
  
  'Stranger Things' star Winona Ryder turns 45 today.Actor Richard Dreyfuss celebrates his 69th birthday.
  
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• Cleveland native shot dead in Alaska

  29-10-2016 12:00
  
  Cleveland native Ian Bobich, 29, was shot dead earlier this week in Anchorage, Alaska.
  
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• World Series 2016: How to buy Saturday's Plain Dealer Game 3 souvenir edition

  29-10-2016 06:01
  
  The Plain Dealer is printing thousands of additional newspapers to meet demand for World Series souvenir editions and special sections, available at retail outlets across the region.
  
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• N. Royalton man shot after stabbing officer

  29-10-2016 05:27
  
  A North Royalton police officer was stabbed and slashed across the face while responding to a call at an Independence Drive home. 
  
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• North Royalton police officer shoots man after second officer stabbed

  29-10-2016 03:36
  
  A North Royalton police officer shot a man Friday night after the man stabbed the officer's partner, police said.
  
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• North Royalton officer treated for cuts to face

  29-10-2016 02:42
  
  A North Royalton police officer was stabbed and slashed across the face while responding to a call at an Independence Drive home. 
  
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• Hillary Clinton urges FBI to release details on new emails: 'Let's get it out'

  29-10-2016 02:22
  
  The Democrat said late Friday she was confident whatever the FBI may find would not change its conclusion from earlier this year -- that her use of a private email system as secretary of state did not merit prosecution.
  
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• WATCH: Fire crews battle home engulfed in flames

  29-10-2016 01:56
  
  A two-story home was gutted by flames early Friday morning. 
  
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• Looking back: Local Indians fan shares amazing memories from 1948 World Series

  29-10-2016 01:54
  
  MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — In 1948, the Cleveland Indians played the Boston Braves in the World Series. In 1948, Bill Hudec was just 8 years old. He remembers going to that game with his dad and seeing the great play. Names like Feller, Boudreau and Doby are not just names up on the wall at Progressive Field; they were his idols, and later some of them even became his friends. Bill kept everything from that 1948 series: the programs, the tickets, even his own […]
  
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• Chicago Cubs fans bring spirit and lots of cash to Wrigleyville for World Series Game 3 (photos, video)

  29-10-2016 01:46
  
  Bars in Wrigleyville were collecting exorbitant cover charges so Cub fans could have the privilege of paying even more for food and beer, and to watch the game on TV. Tickets to the game were so expensive, many didn't even blink at the bars' gouging.
  
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• Local group looks to change interest in baseball

  29-10-2016 01:26
  
  As we’re all glued to the TV, watching this year’s World Series unfold, on or off the field, you won't see many people that look very different from the majority white or Latin players because few African Americans are involved or interested in the sport. One local group wants to change that.
  
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• Man leaps from second-story to avoid robbery

  29-10-2016 01:17
  
  A Cleveland area man suffered cuts to his hand and a broken leg after he leapt from a second-story window during an attempted robbery on Cleveland's eastside. 
  
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• Blood DNA links man to eye frame smash and grabs

  29-10-2016 01:17
  
  DNA evidence found on a piece of glass and in a latex glove at two separate crime scenes could help police solve a rash of smash-and-grab crimes that have plagued Northeast Ohio vision stores for a year.
  
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• A copy boy's timeless field of dreams at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field: Robert Kerwin (Opinion)

  29-10-2016 00:29
  
  Who could forget that first time at Wrigley Field, writes former copy boy and baseball player Robert Kerwin? The dazzling expanse of green, the batter's box, the mound, the vines....and one summer, a press pass -- and a chance to play the key positions.
  
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• Changing times: Comparing '48 and the '16 Series

  29-10-2016 00:20
  
  Some things never change. Like the crack of a bat, the roar of a crowd, the sights and sounds of baseball have endured for generations.
  
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