Injury halts Lions preseason opener, safety in stable condition

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Sure, it’s the preseason, but there’s no half Sure, it’s the preseason, but there’s no half speed in football. Even though it doesn’t count for official wins and losses, every player on the field is still trying to make an impact. Last night, however, served as a humble reminder of how dangerous the game can be. The Lions-Falcons preseason game ended early after safety Morice Norris left the field in an ambulance. Detroit led 17-10 at the start of the fourth quarter. Falcons were driving down the field when Norris attempted to bring down Atlanta running back Nathan Carter with a low tackle. Norris, leading head first, made hard contact with Carter’s lower midsection. The force of the impact sent Norris’ head back awkwardly. He was seen motionless on the field immediately following the hit. Play stopped for around 20 minutes as medical personnel tended to Norris. Players from both teams huddled together, kneeling, and praying for their injured companion. Norris was eventually ...
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China is fighting an outbreak of the chikungunya virus. What is it

Chinese health officials are responding tChinese health officials are responding to an outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe pain. More than 7,000 cases of chikungunya have been reported in the Chinese province of Guangdong in recent weeks, with most in the southern city of Foshan. Reports from the region say those who are infected are being quarantined in hospital until they test negative for the virus, and workers are going to homes in Foshan to check for risk factors like standing water where mosquitoes can breed.

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