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Packers' Watson goes to hospital with chest injury in 2nd quarter. Then he returns to the game.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson hurt his chest bad enough to get sent to the hospital Thursday night.Hours later, he was back on the field — broken rib and all — helping his team finish off a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers. It was the type of...

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Roommate dispute in Martin County ends in stabbing, suspect in custody

A violent altercation between roommates on SE Indian Street near Stuart led to a stabbing, with one person hospitalized and another taken into custody.

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Haití anuncia nuevas fechas para elecciones; 2.000 soldados salvadoreños llegan a combatir pandillas

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — El gobierno de Haití anunció nuevas fechas para celebrar elecciones mientras las pandillas continúan combatiendo a policías y soldados haitianos, quienes ahora cuentan con el respaldo de la reciente llegada de más de 2.000 efectivos de El Salvador.El Consejo Electoral...

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Florida brain tumor patient says nearly $1 million in medical bills are now covered after insurance denial

Five months after an insurance denial threatened to leave a Florida brain tumor patient facing the cost of life-saving surgery, Broqsten Bunt says he has received two pieces of news: He is medically cleared, and the nearly $1 million in medical care billed following his surgery has been wiped down...

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Miami-Dade man arrested after pistol-whipping child playing "ding dong ditch," report says

A Southwest Miami-Dade man was arrested after authorities said he confronted a group of children playing "ding dong ditch" and pistol-whipped a juvenile in the ear, leaving the child needing multiple stitches. Juan Francisco Carranza, 32, was arrested Wednesday evening outside his home along...

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Colorado QB Julian Lewis taken to hospital after medical emergency, father says

Colorado quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis suffered a medical emergency at the school's athletic facility and was taken to a hospital, his father said.

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‘Ambitious’ timeline means DeSantis could pass new vax rules before he leaves office

13:42 News Story HealthPolitics & Law ‘Ambitious’ timeline means DeSantis could pass new vax rules before he leaves office By Christine Sexton - October 29, 2026 1:42 pm State administrative judge will consider arguments in a challenge to the Florida Department of Health's proposed new vaccine...

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Arrestan a una persona y buscan a otra tras ataque con machete y robo de celular en North Miami, informó la policía

Un hombre de 43 años fue arrestado el miércoles en relación con un ataque con machete y el robo de un teléfono celular que, según la policía, ocurrieron hace más de dos meses en North Miami, mientras otra persona permanece prófuga.La policía identificó al sospechoso como Ronald Gedeon en un informe...

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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash

TOLEDO, Spain (AP) — Families desperately searched for missing loved ones Thursday, more than 24 hours after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, killing at least 69 and injuring dozens of others.“I have my father, and I don’t know where he is. I hope to find him, oh my Lord," said...

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Bird flu detected in Iowa commercial flock for first time in nearly a year

Bird flu has been detected in a Sac County, Iowa, commercial turkey flock. (Photo by Stephen Ausmus/USDA)A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock of approximately 44,400 birds in Sac County, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land...

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