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Video shows inmate escape corrections officer at busy hospital

News 5 Cleveland (Investigations) 9/24 11:07A Scott Noll

Newly released video shows the moments a Cuyahoga County jail inmate escapes from a corrections officer and dashes through a busy Cleveland hospital filled with patients,...

Guardians’ David Fry expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks with facial injuries

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 9/24 8:41A Mason Horodyski

It was a scary scene at Progressive Field Tuesday evening in the middle of the Cleveland Guardians' eventual 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. In the 6th inning, Guardians DH...

Fire reignites at Cleveland Recycling Plant

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 9/24 6:20A Courtney Shaw

Cleveland Fire returned to the recycling plant on Bradley Road that caught fire on Monday. Flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from inside the building around 1:30...

The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 9/24 6:06A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trumps second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now...

It's official! The Special Olympics are coming to Cleveland

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 9/24 5:59A Courtney Shaw

After being recommended to host the 2030 Special Olympic Games in June, the decision became official on Wednesday. You can watch a press conference announcing the decision...

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UK doctors achieve medical first with successful Huntington's disease treatment

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/24 7:32A Scripps News Group

Doctors in the United Kingdom said they achieved a medical breakthrough by successfully treating Huntington's disease for the first time, offering what researchers are calling...

Your genetics could dictate how well weight loss drugs work

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/24 7:15A Justin Boggs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy become more commonly used to treat obesity, new research is showing that having a certain gene might make it more likely for the...

Measles outbreak worsens along Arizona-Utah border

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/23 6:43A Scripps News Group

Dozens of people in Arizona and Utah have contracted measles as an outbreak along the border continues to grow. Over the past two months, Arizona reported more than 30 cases...

After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in...

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/22 6:08A AP via Scripps News Group

The Trump administration is ending the federal government's annual report on hunger in America, stating that it had become "overly politicized" and "rife with inaccuracies."...

White House announcement could link acetaminophen to autism risk, add new treatments

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/22 2:20A Joe St. George

The White House is expected Monday to announce a possible link between acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and autism risk, according to The Washington Post a...

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Browns K Andre Szmyt named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after game-winning FG

News 5 Cleveland (Browns) 9/24 7:07A Camryn Justice

It's been a rollercoaster start to Browns kicker Andre Szmyt's career, but after missing two kicks in his NFL debut Week 1, Szmyt has bounced back in a big way, earning AFC...

While 'limited,' Cavs guard Darius Garland to see team activity in training camp after toe injury

News 5 Cleveland (Cavaliers) 9/24 6:05A Camryn Justice

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing the start of their 2025-26 season, taking off to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, in less than a week to start training camp. As they do,...

Browns sign tackle after officially placing Dawand Jones on IR

News 5 Cleveland (Browns) 9/24 6:01A Camryn Justice

The Cleveland Browns are adding to the roster after losing offensive tackle Dawand Jones for the season with a knee injury, signing Theyer Munford Jr. to the active roster....

Browns Draft Pick Draws Harsh Criticism From Terry Bradshaw

Browns Nation 9/24 5:52A Justin Hussong

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns surprised a lot of people when they drafted Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, as many expected him to be a top-10 pick...

Browns Made 2 Roster Moves On Wednesday

Browns Nation 9/24 4:50A Ernesto Cova

(Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns had to make a move. With Dawand Jones suffering yet another season-ending injury, they had to dig deep to find more depth at the position....

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White House announcement could link Tylenol to autism risk, add new treatments

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/22 2:20A Joe St. George

President Donald Trump is expected to announce Monday a possible link between Tylenol use and autism risk, according to The Washington Post a claim likely to draw strong...

CDC vaccine panel meets after fired director alleges political pressure

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/18 1:01A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will begin two days of meetings on Thursday, just days after five new members were...

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