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• Prosecutors try to link gun found at crime scene to Aaron Hernandez

  23-03-2015 23:55
  
  FALL RIVER, Mass.–A gun, an old Toyota Camry, and $15,000 were the focus of testimony in the Aaron Hernandez murder trial Monday. Testimony revealed that Hernandez deposited $15,000 in a Bank Of America account in Florida on April 11, 2013 for Oscar Hernandez, who he isn’t related to. The two went to college in Gainesville, Florida–Oscar at […]
  
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• Relatives Express Love For Son Accused Of Killing Father

  23-03-2015 23:42
  
  People who are relatives and friends of both the father and the son attended the hearing. They called out to Antoine Greene. They said "We love you. It's okay. He knows."
  
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• Hartford Fire Crews Sent to Wrong Address: Official

  23-03-2015 23:41
  
  Firefighters said they were sent to the wrong address Monday afternoon when flames tore through a home on Norfolk Street in Hartford, displacing five adults and three children and leaving two firefighters...
  
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• Man Shot in Hip in Hartford

  23-03-2015 23:34
  
  Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in the hip in the area of 17 Benton Street in Hartford.
  
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• Frozen Food Recalled Over Listeria Risk

  23-03-2015 23:30
  
  Stop & Shop supermarkets are pulling Amy’s Kitchen frozen food products from their shelves over concerns of possible listeria contamination.
  
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• The cold continues as we move towards the end of March

  23-03-2015 23:15
  
  Temperatures struggled on Monday, and won’t be much better Tuesday. Clear skies with just a few clouds by dawn Tuesday morning , as temperatures drop again to the teens. At least the winds are calming down slowly. Highs will only reach the upper-30s, still well below the normal 50 for late March. We’ll get there Wednesday […]
  
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• Connecticut Diocese To Pay $1.1M To Settle Priest Abuse Case

  23-03-2015 23:05
  
  A Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging a woman was repeatedly molested by a now-deceased priest beginning when she was 3 years old.
  
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• Elderly Couple Killed in Crash With Dump Truck

  23-03-2015 22:58
  
  An elderly couple from Willington died Monday after their sedan slammed into the back of a garbage truck in Mansfield, according to state police.
  
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• Man Hurt in Lebanon Farm Accident Involving Corn

  23-03-2015 22:53
  
  A man was taken to the hospital Monday evening following an industrial accident at 1068 Trumbull Highway in Lebanon, according to state police.
  
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• Elderly Couple Killed in Mansfield Crash

  23-03-2015 22:49
  
  An elderly couple from Willington died Monday after their sedan slammed into the back of a garbage truck in Mansfield, according to state police.
  
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• Maple syrup producers still waiting for sweet rewards in Connecticut

  23-03-2015 22:48
  
  BURLINGTON — There is plenty of potential and it has been tapped, but there has been very little to show for it. Maple syrup producers across the state have been slowed down by the winter weather and cold temperatures that have persisted even if the calendar says it’s spring. At Lamothe’s Sugar House in Burlington, owner […]
  
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• Fatal crash closes part of Route 32 in Willington

  23-03-2015 22:39
  
  WILLINGTON–A fatal car accident has closed down part of  Route 32 in Willington. The road is closed between Fisher Hill Road and Adamec Road. According to State Police it was a single-car accident. According to Eversource, 244 people in town are currently without power. Stay with Fox CT as this story develops.
  
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• Quinnipiac warns students about Uber car mix-ups

  23-03-2015 22:34
  
  HAMDEN–The chief of the department of public safety at Quinnipiac University is warning students about incidents involving Uber cars. Chief David Barger sent an email to the Quinnipiac student body saying that there have been several incidents recently in which students have gotten into cars around the New Haven area thinking they were Uber cars […]
  
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• Serious Crash Causes Outages, Closes Route 32 in Willington

  23-03-2015 22:33
  
  Route 32 is closed at the intersection of Fisher Hill Road in Willington after a car struck a utility pole Monday afternoon, according to emergency dispatchers.
  
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• Reputed Hartford gang leader convicted of murder

  23-03-2015 22:07
  
  HARTFORD — A reputed Hartford gang leader has been convicted of murder in a 2007 drive-by killing. Donald Raynor, who will be sentenced next month, is also charged in connection with the shootings of five other people in Hartford in 2007 and 2008. A Hartford Superior Court jury found him guilty on Monday in the […]
  
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• Reputed Hartford Gang Leader Convicted Of 2007 Killing

  23-03-2015 21:56
  
  A reputed Hartford gang leader has been convicted of murder in a 2007 drive-by killing.
  
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• Stop & Shop Recalls Frozen Food Products Over Listeria Risk

  23-03-2015 21:52
  
  Stop & Shop supermarkets are pulling Amy’s Kitchen frozen food products from their shelves over concerns of possible listeria contamination.
  
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• New Britain officials warn of construction scams as roof repairs increase

  23-03-2015 21:45
  
  NEW BRITAIN–It’s not uncommon as the weather changes for construction workers to be particularly busy repairing roofs and other parts of the home that were damaged by the snow. It’s also a prime time to be scammed. The city of New Britain is warning residents about the increased possibility of contractor scams this time of year, and […]
  
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• Man Threatens to Kill Officer After Attacking Ex-Wife: Cops

  23-03-2015 21:33
  
  A New Haven man accused of assaulting his ex-wife struggled with officers who tried to handcuff him, kicking one in the groin, then threatened to kill another and spit in his face, according to police.
  
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• Jon Rothstein: Sweet 16 Loaded With Elite Matchups

  23-03-2015 21:21
  
  The lowest seeds this weekend are all programs with strong traditions --- UCLA, Wichita State, Xavier, NC State, and Michigan State.
  
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• Connecticut lawmakers split on bill banning felons from public office

  23-03-2015 21:19
  
  BRIDGEPORT — The two chairmen of a key committee of the legislature differ over a proposal that would ban politicians convicted of felonies from the ballot. The Connecticut Post reports state Senator Eric Coleman, Senate chairman of the legislature’s Judiciary Committee, said voters are the best judge of who qualifies for public office. Rep. William Tong, […]
  
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• Two cars parked in Ridgefield driveway found with bullet holes

  23-03-2015 21:02
  
  RIDGEFIELD–Police are investigating after two cars were found with bullet holes in them. On March 23 at 7:35 a.m. the Ridgefield Police Department got a call from a homeowner on Bennetts Farm Road reporting that both cars in the homeowner’s driveway had bullet holes in them. Police determined that a single round went through both cars […]
  
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• Fire Official Say Crews Were Sent to Wrong Address

  23-03-2015 20:59
  
  Eight people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire tore through a home on Norfolk Street in Hartford on Monday afternoon and firefighters said they were first sent to the wrong address.
  
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• Testimony On Guns And Money At Hernandez Trial

  23-03-2015 20:59
  
  Testimony in the murder trial of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez focused on guns Monday, with a bank teller saying Hernandez asked her to send $15,000 out of his $1.8 million paycheck from the New England Patriots to a Florida man. Prosecutors say the money was used to buy guns.
  
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• 2 Stabbed in Vernon, 1 Airlifted in Critical Condition

  23-03-2015 20:54
  
  Police are investigating a stabbing in Vernon and LifeStar responded to Rockville General Hospital to bring a patient to another local hospital for further care.
  
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• ‘The Last Man on Earth': And then there were four

  23-03-2015 20:43
  
  *Warning: Spoiler Alert* HARTFORD – Meet Todd, the (other) last man on Earth, played by Mel Rodriguez, who shows up in Tucson just in time to prevent Phil (Will Forte) from sleeping with Melissa (January Jones). Todd is such a nice guy that Melissa starts to fall for him, much to Phil’s dismay, because he […]
  
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• Wallingford Student Finds Worm in School Lunch

  23-03-2015 20:43
  
  A student at Sheehan High School in Wallingford found a worm in a fruit cup served for lunch earlier this month, according to school administrators.
  
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• No NFL Blackouts In Coming Season

  23-03-2015 20:25
  
  The NFL will not block any games from local television during the 2015 season.
  
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• Minor Injuries Reported in Crash on I-95 in Old Lyme

  23-03-2015 20:21
  
  Interstate 95 South was closed for hours after two commercial trucks collided in Old Lyme on Monday morning and both drivers were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
  
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• Crews Battled Fire in Hartford

  23-03-2015 20:11
  
  Firefighters battled a "multi-alarm fire" on Norfolk Street in Hartford on Monday afternoon, according to emergency dispatchers.
  
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• Co-Chairs Split On Banning Felons From Public Office

  23-03-2015 20:06
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) The two chairmen of a key committee of the legislature differ over a proposal that would ban politicians convicted of felonies from the ballot.
  
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• Man Accused of Killing Dad Held on $1 Million Bond

  23-03-2015 20:04
  
  A 32-year-old man accused of murdering his 59-year-old father in New Britain over the weekend is being held on $1 million bond and his family sobbed in the courtroom as he was arraigned on Monday.
  
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• Bullet Holes Found in Ridgefield Cars

  23-03-2015 20:00
  
  Police in Ridgefield are investigating after a homeowner found bullet holes in two cars parked outside his or her house Monday morning.
  
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• Local 9-year-old battling rare disease has new ray of hope

  23-03-2015 19:57
  
  HARTFORD – One Connecticut family has renewed hope after Italian scientists claim they have a cure for a rare disease. Hunter Pageau, 9, made an impression at the Capitol on Monday. “It feels great to be here today, thank you,” he eloquently told reporters. With a smile ear to ear and manners that any parent […]
  
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• Minor Injuries reported in Crash That Closed I-95 in Old Lyme

  23-03-2015 19:53
  
  Interstate 95 South was closed for hours after two commercial trucks collided in Old Lyme on Monday morning and both drivers were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
  
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• Sister of Accused Bank Robber Charged in Holdup

  23-03-2015 19:51
  
  Police have arrested the sister of a man accused of robbing a Woodbridge bank in March 2014, making her the fourth person to face charges in the case.
  
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• Today With Will Marotti March 23rd 2015

  23-03-2015 19:49
  
  Here's what is coming up this afternoon with Pastor Will.
  
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• Fourth arrest made in 2014 Woodbridge bank robbery

  23-03-2015 19:44
  
  WOODBRIDGE – Police have made a fourth arrest in the robbery of a TD Bank branch last year. Police said they arrested Mary Brooks, 45 of New Haven, and charged her with conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit larceny in connection with the March 9, 2104 robbery of the TD Bank at 128 […]
  
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• Watch this girl’s hilarious reaction to finding out she’s going to be a big sister

  23-03-2015 19:43
  
  The Williams family was excited to reveal to Kathryn, who is almost three, that she’s going to be a big sister. They bought her a book titled Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting as part of the big reveal. However, Kathryn stole the moment with her honest confession. The video was posted on […]
  
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• 2 Dead After Mansfield Crash

  23-03-2015 19:33
  
  Two people are dead after a crash in Mansfield this morning.
  
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• NCAA Tournament: Second & Third Round Best Games, Players

  23-03-2015 19:32
  
  CBS Local Sports' writers Bryan Altman and Ryan Mayer breakdown the best parts of the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action and look ahead to the Sweet 16.
  
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• Police: Lack of evidence of a UVa gang rape ‘doesn’t mean something terrible didn’t happen’

  23-03-2015 19:32
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va – Police say they cannot confirm that the gang rape described in a Rolling Stone article last year occurred at the University of Virginia. Police Chief Timothy Longo said during a news conference Monday that police could not confirm that a rape occurred at any fraternity house. The Rolling Stone article described the […]
  
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• Meriden Plans to Fire Health & Human Services Director

  23-03-2015 19:30
  
  The city of Meriden plans to begin the process of firing a city official charged with falsely reporting an incident to police if she does not resign, according to the city manager.
  
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• Norwich Diocese agrees to pay $1.1 million to settle abuse case

  23-03-2015 19:18
  
  HARTFORD – Lawyers for a Massachusetts woman announced that the Catholic Diocese of Norwich and Bishop Daniel Reilly have settled a lawsuit brought as a result of sexual abuse by a priest for $1.1 million. Attorneys Kelly Reardon and Robert Reardon Jr. said the settlement came a day before the case was set to go to […]
  
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• Two Killed In Route 195 Crash

  23-03-2015 19:16
  
  State police say two people are dead after an accident on Route 195 in Mansfield this morning.
  
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• Meriden to Fire Health & Human Services Director if She Does Not Resign

  23-03-2015 19:12
  
  The city of Meriden plans to begin the process of firing a city official charged with falsely reporting an incident to police if she does not resign, according to the city manager.
  
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• Stratford Police Warn of IRS Scams

  23-03-2015 19:09
  
  Stratford police are warning residents about three types of tax fraud scams as you're filing your taxes.
  
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• Your Puppy Photos

  23-03-2015 18:52
  
  Dog lovers, give your furry friend an extra hug and treat today. Monday is National Puppy Day.
  
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• Ultrasound images reveal what smoking does to unborn babies

  23-03-2015 18:51
  
  A study of ultrasound scans is revealing how the development of unborn babies can be affected when their mothers smoke during pregnancy. Research conducted by Durham University, Lancaster University and Dr. Nadja Reissland monitored 20 mothers, four of whom smoked an average of 14 cigarettes a day. Ultrasound scans of unborn babies whose mothers smoked showed […]
  
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• The next big bad of ‘The Following’ is almost here

  23-03-2015 18:40
  
  HARTFORD – It might be hard to imagine, but Almost Human‘s Michael Ealy is rejoining the FOX community with a series regular role on The Following. Great day at work @TheFollowingFOX welcoming back @JamesPurefoy and welcoming @MichaelEaly to our twisted world — Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) November 19, 2014 The announcement was made on November 18, […]
  
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