Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home ...

Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw thwarted by Poland

Poland's prime minister says authorities have arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russian secret services ...
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Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

DETROIT — Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout. The Tigers became ...
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Broken engine part shattered the Ryanair flight window that a passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB

An engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight and sent parts flying that shattered a plane window shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, which caused a man's head to be sucked into the hole ...
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NBA's 2026-27 schedule gives Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo homecoming games in January

NEW YORK — Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January. The 2026-27 NBA schedule was released Thursday, setting the dates for the two former NBA Finals ...
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office launches new autism decal program

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new program to help first responders quickly identify homes and vehicles where an autistic individual may be present. The new Autism ...
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Missing elderly man spotted in Orange County in silver Nissan Rogue

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are searching for a missing and endangered 87-year-old Groveland man who has dementia. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Joseph J. Zdrodowski was last seen around 2:50 ...
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DEPUTIES: Missing Mount Dora man found dead in vehicle trunk, suspect found deceased

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Mount Dora man was found dead inside his vehicle Wednesday evening, and investigators believe an ongoing dispute with a neighbor may be connected to the homicide, according to ...
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Florida primary election 2026: Key races and election results

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida voters will decide several important state, federal and local primary races on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who are waiting in line by 7 ...
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds

Los Angeles — California 's prison system has systematically failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse and harassment by guards, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday. The federal ...
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Three detained after trash truck driver shot in DeLand

DELAND, Fla. — A contracted trash truck driver was shot and injured after a confrontation with three individuals in DeLand on Thursday morning. The driver was transported by helicopter to a hospital ...
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Bacteria levels at River-to-Sea Preserve return to safe standards

, Fla. — County officials said August 10 test results showed the water at River-to-Sea Preserve now meets state standards for Enterococcus bacteria, prompting health officials to lift the advisory and ...