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Sports Final: Bears 16, Browns 10: No winless preseason Kyle Orton, recently picked by Bears coach Lovie Smith to start the season at quarterback over Rex Grossman, went 4-of-7 for 51 yards with one interception in two possessions as the Bears (1-3) avoided their first winless preseason since 1998. Grossman was 5-of-7 for 59 yards and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Rideau in the second quarter.
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Business Barack and Michelle don Chicago designs Presidential nominee Barack Obama and wife Michelle are showing off Chicago-made fashions in their most important appearances on stage at the Democratic National Convention.

Photos: Obama's DNC surprise Foster: Michelle's hair Obama makes surprise appearance
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