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    Overnight Scores and Weather

    The Browns face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Catch it on WOIO Channel 19 or listen on WKRK FM/92.3, WNCX FM/98.5, or WKNR AM/850.

    Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Expect gradual warming with rain this weekend.

    Top Stories

    Cleveland's construction boom continues, with $2.3 billion in new commercial projects approved through mid-November, more than double the 2023 total of $1 billion. The family of a man who died in the Cuyahoga County Jail in 2022 has sued the county and MetroHealth for ignoring his medical needs.

    Statehouse and Politics

    Ohio's November 5 elections saw several close races, with 23 local contests triggering automatic recounts due to margins of three votes or fewer. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose emphasized how every vote counts.

    Northeast Ohio News

    Drought conditions in Ohio remain stagnant but have improved significantly from earlier this year, with 58.9% of the state still experiencing dry or drought conditions.

    Business and Health

    A medical center at Ohio State University recently performed a rare 20-person living kidney donor transplant chain, believed to be one of the largest chains in the nation. Americans' life expectancy increased slightly in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a new mortality report from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention.

    Crime and Courts

    Cleveland is on track to end 2024 with its fewest homicides in five years, with 104 violent deaths reported through December 23.

    Arts and Entertainment

    A Cleveland death metal band, 200 Stab Wounds, has been making waves since 2019. They have an upcoming tour and new music planned for 2025.

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