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• Deadly Crash on Route 175 in Newington

  27-04-2015 23:57
  
  Police are investigating a deadly crash that closed closed Route 175/East Cedar Street in Newington near the Wethersfield town line for several hours Monday afternoon and into the evening.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Police Probe Deadly Crash on Route 175 in Newington

  27-04-2015 23:43
  
  Police are investigating a deadly crash that closed closed Route 175/East Cedar Street in Newington near the Wethersfield town line for several hours Monday afternoon and into the evening.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• CBS Local Sports: Paulie Malignaggi To Brown And Troupe: “Mayweather Probably Going To Dominate”

  27-04-2015 23:34
  
  Paulie Malignaggi, boxer and Showtime boxing analyst, breaks down the MayPac fight on Brown and Troupe.
  
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• Chance for a shower tonight, clearing by the morning

  27-04-2015 23:21
  
  Slowly but surely we are turning a corner in the weather department. Showers tonight will leave clouds overnight, but should clear out by the morning. Now, with more sunshine on tap for Tuesday, we’ll see the temps slowly rebound a bit, getting into the mid 60s across much of the state, with North breezes at […]
  
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• Connecticut Police on Alert Over Baltimore Threats

  27-04-2015 23:15
  
  Connecticut police are on the alert as three gangs threaten to “take out” law enforcement in Baltimore, where violence has erupted over the police custody death of Freddie Gray.
  
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• Stamford woman among the missing in Nepal

  27-04-2015 22:28
  
  STAMFORD–A Connecticut women is among the thousands missing after a serious earthquake hit Nepal. Jennifer Cushman, 60, of Stamford, was reported missing on Sunday on the Red Cross’ website set up after the earthquake. Her sister, Amanda Cushman, of Old Lyme, posted the missing report on the site, saying that Jennifer was last known to […]
  
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• Watch Live: SWAT teams respond to anti-police protests in Baltimore

  27-04-2015 22:28
  
  Several officers were injured Monday as police and protesters, upset over the recent death of Freddie Gray, clashed on the streets of Baltimore. The severity of their injuries was not immediately clear, nor was it clear how many officers were hurt. Video showed police in riot gear taking cover behind an armored vehicle, as protesters […]
  
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• Watch Live: State of emergency declared after 7 officers injured during Baltimore riots

  27-04-2015 22:28
  
  BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order Monday evening declaring a state of emergency in Baltimore and activating Maryland’s National Guard. In a statement, he said the “looting and acts of violence in Baltimore will not be tolerated.” “There is a significant difference between protesting and violence, and those committing these […]
  
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• Watch Live: 7 officers suffer ‘major injuries’ during clashes with protestors in Baltimore

  27-04-2015 22:28
  
  Seven Baltimore police officers have suffered major injuries, including one who is unconscious and others with broken bones during clashes with protesters Monday, Capt. Eric Kowalczyk said. He described those responsible for the violence as “outrageous criminals.” Officers are working to restore order and arrest those who attacked police, Kowalczyk told reporters. “You’re going to […]
  
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• Stamford Native Missing in Nepal After Deadly Quake

  27-04-2015 22:08
  
  A 60-year-old Stamford native is among the missing after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal over the weekend, leaving more than 3,800 dead and others unaccounted for.Photo Credit: Amanda Cushman
  
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• Crews Battle Brush Fire in Norfolk

  27-04-2015 21:55
  
  Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Norfolk.Photo Credit: Norfolk Fire Department
  
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• Deadly Crash Closes Route 175 in Newington

  27-04-2015 21:39
  
  A deadly crash has closed Route 175/East Cedar Street in Newington, and police said they expect the road to remain closed for hours.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Route 175 reopens in Newington after fatal crash

  27-04-2015 21:39
  
  NEWINGTON–A fatal accident caused Route 175 to be closed in both directions Monday afternoon for about four hours. The accident occurred around 2:36 p.m. on East Cedar Street, just west of the Wethersfield town line. The road was closed between Main Street and the Berlin Turnpike southbound. If you witnessed the accident please call Newington Police […]
  
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• Route 175 closed in both directions in Newington after fatal crash

  27-04-2015 21:39
  
  NEWINGTON–A fatal accident caused Route 175 to be closed in both directions Monday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:36 p.m. on East Cedar Street, just west of the Wethersfield town line. The road is closed between Main Street and the Berlin Turnpike southbound. It will be closed through the evening rush, and likely for several hours […]
  
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• Man Accused of Burglarizing 11 Storage Units in Hamden

  27-04-2015 21:37
  
  Police have arrested a North Haven man accused of burglarizing nearly a dozen storage units in Hamden last fall and stealing jewelry, power tools and sporting goods.
  
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• The Latest: Opening statements start in Aurora, Colorado theater attack trial

  27-04-2015 21:32
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Opening statements have begun in the long-awaited death penalty trial of Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes. Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 12 people and injuring 70 when he opened fire at a midnight showing of a Batman movie in suburban Denver. The July 20, […]
  
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• Opening statements start in Aurora, Colorado theater attack trial

  27-04-2015 21:32
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Opening statements have begun in the long-awaited death penalty trial of Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes. Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 12 people and injuring 70 when he opened fire at a midnight showing of a Batman movie in suburban Denver. The July 20, 2012, […]
  
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• Stamford Woman Missing in Nepal After Deadly Quake

  27-04-2015 21:29
  
  A 60-year-old Stamford woman is among the missing after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal over the weekend, leaving more than 3,800 dead and others unaccounted for.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• Danielson Man Files Lawsuit Over Anthem Breach

  27-04-2015 21:19
  
  A Danielson man has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the insurance company, Anthem, and affiliated because of his Social Security Number and other personal information was stolen as part of...Photo Credit: NECN
  
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• Police departments nationwide on alert after ‘credible threat’ from gangs

  27-04-2015 21:13
  
  NEW HAVEN – Baltimore police say the department believes three notoriously violent gangs are now working together to “take out” law enforcement officers. In a statement Monday, the department called it a “credible threat” and said members of the Black Guerilla Family, the Bloods and the Crips have formed a partnership against the police. The department […]
  
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• Danielson Man Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Anthem Breach

  27-04-2015 21:12
  
  A Danielson man has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the insurance company, Anthem, and affiliated because of his Social Security Number and other personal information was stolen as part of...Photo Credit: NECN
  
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• 5 Biggest Storylines Of The 2015 NFL Draft

  27-04-2015 21:11
  
  The most important day of the NFL season begins on Thursday night in Chicago as the NFL Draft finally gets underway.
  
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• Crash Closes Route 175 in Newington

  27-04-2015 21:03
  
  Route 175 in Newington, also known as East Cedar Street, will be closed for several hours because of a crash.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• At Least 1 Hospitalized After Bridgeport Shooting

  27-04-2015 20:56
  
  At least one person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting on East Main Street in Bridgeport, according to Police Chief Joseph Gaudette.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• First look: Jared Leto is the Joker

  27-04-2015 20:48
  
  NEW YORK – You can call him… Joker. We’ve seen a few teases so far, but this weekend, director David Ayer gave us the first full look at Jared Leto as the Joker. The Clown Prince of Crime will appear in 2016’s “Suicide Squad,” the first movie featuring the best-known comic book villain, where (as […]
  
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• Ridgefield Woman Hurt in Condo Fire Has Died

  27-04-2015 20:45
  
  A 77-year-old Ridgefield woman who was burned in a fire at her condo last week has died, according to the fire department.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story on our mobile site.
  
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• Better Business Bureau Warns of Fake Debt Collection Scam

  27-04-2015 20:38
  
  Have you received a call informing you that you haven't paid a debt? The Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers in the state to be careful of a scam involving fake debt collection.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• Police ID Branford Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

  27-04-2015 20:36
  
  A motorcyclist remains in critical and unstable condition at the hospital after crashing on Route 34 at Church Street in New Haven late Friday night.
  
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• Teacher Heads to Court on Student Sex Assault Charge

  27-04-2015 20:31
  
  A 24-year-old chemistry teacher at Danbury High School .accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student and giving him alcohol appeared in Danbury Superior Court on Monday to answer to charges.Photo Credit: Danbury Police Department
  
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• Incredible video captures train being blown off elevated bridge during storm in New Orleans

  27-04-2015 20:22
  
  NEW ORLEANS — Several train cars were blown off the Huey P. Long Bridge on Monday as strong storms hit the New Orleans area. WGNO captured video of the incident. At least 11 cars were tossed from the bridge. Chris Roberts, Council Chairman at Jefferson Parish Council, posted several photos of the train cars on […]
  
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• Aide Trainee Sentenced for Stealing from Assisted Living Facility Patient

  27-04-2015 20:16
  
  A woman who was training to be an aide at an assisted living facility in South Windsor will spend a year in prison after stealing more than $10,000 from one of the residents.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Second Suspect Arrested in Store Owner Murder

  27-04-2015 20:16
  
  Police have charged a second suspect in the murder of a Bridgeport grocery store owner.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• Ridgefield Woman Injured in Condo Fire has Died: Officials

  27-04-2015 20:14
  
  A 77-year-old Ridgefield woman who was burned in a fire at her condo last week has died, according to the fire department.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story on our mobile site.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Cops Discuss 2nd Clerk Murder Arrest

  27-04-2015 20:07
  
  Police have charged a second suspect in the murder of a Bridgeport grocery store owner.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• Obama White House China Unveiled

  27-04-2015 20:07
  
  By DARLENE SUPERVILLE,  Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ The White House on Monday unveiled the official state china service of President Barack Obama’s administration, an 11-piece setting trimmed in a hue of blue that was […]
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Police Discuss Second Arrest in Store Owner Murder

  27-04-2015 20:03
  
  Police have charged a second suspect in the murder of a Bridgeport grocery store owner.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• State report says more people visiting Hartford riverfront

  27-04-2015 19:51
  
  HARTFORD — Connecticut development officials say more people are using Hartford’s riverfront. The state Department of Economic and Community Development says its study shows more than 897,000 visited the riverfront last year, up 12 percent over visits in 2013. The economic impact study concluded that Riverfront Recapture, which manages and promotes events in the parks along […]
  
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• Firefighters Responding to Norfolk Brush Fire

  27-04-2015 19:48
  
  Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Norfolk.
  
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• Measles vaccination study shows no link to autism

  27-04-2015 19:20
  
  The most recent measles outbreak included 668 patients in 27 states in 2014. One of the main reasons cited for avoiding Measles vaccines include a perception of the risk of autism. While other studies have not found any link between vaccinations and autism, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association was […]
  
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• 2nd Suspect in Store Owner Murder Arrested

  27-04-2015 19:18
  
  Police have charged a second suspect in the murder of a Bridgeport grocery store owner.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• ‘Very brave’ teacher credited with stopping shooter at high school in Washington

  27-04-2015 19:17
  
  LACEY, Wash. — A popular teacher at a high school in Washington is being credited with stopping an active shooter on campus on Monday. Mr. Brady Olson at North Thurston High school apparently stepped in and apprehended the suspect before any students were injured. Lacey Police confirmed to KCPQ the shooter is in custody and […]
  
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• 2nd Arrest In Killing Of Grocery Store Owner

  27-04-2015 19:09
  
  (Bridgeport, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Bridgeport police say they’ve made a second arrest in connection with the killing of a city grocery store owner from earlier this month. Eighteeen-year-old Treizy Lopez was picked up this morning […]
  
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• Second Suspect in Bridgeport Store Owner Murder Arrested

  27-04-2015 19:08
  
  Police have charged a second suspect in the murder of a Bridgeport grocery store owner.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• Second arrest made in murder of Bridgeport store owner

  27-04-2015 19:03
  
  BRIDGEPORT – Police have made a second arrest for the shooting of Bridgeport store owner Jose Salgado. The 57-year-old was shot and killed while working in his Lexington Avenue store Saturday, April 11. He died in his wife’s arms. Treizy Lopez, 18, had been on the run since the shooting. He was arrested in West […]
  
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• New Haven teen arrested as second suspect in murder of Bridgeport store owner

  27-04-2015 19:03
  
  BRIDGEPORT – Police have made a second arrest for the shooting of Bridgeport store owner Jose Salgado. The 57-year-old was shot and killed while working in his Lexington Avenue store Saturday, April 11. He died in his wife’s arms. Treizy Lopez, 18, had been on the run since the shooting. He was arrested in West […]
  
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• Tow truck driver and woman arrested in Naugatuck for allowing children to ride in vehicle on flatbed

  27-04-2015 19:00
  
  NAUGATUCK – Two people were arrested after police said they let children ride in a vehicle that was on a flatbed truck as they brought the vehicle to Stamford. Myrna Oquendo and Benny Rodriguez were arrested and charged with risk of injury to a child. Oquendo was also charged with leaving a child under the […]
  
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• 5 Preeminent Boxers Of The Past 30 Years

  27-04-2015 18:49
  
  Many standout fighters have showcased their boxing abilities in the ring. These 5 have been the most successful over the last 30 years.
  
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• Children Were Left in Car Being Towed: Police

  27-04-2015 18:42
  
  Naugatuck police have arrested a Springfield, Massachusetts woman and a tow truck driver accused of allowing children to ride in a vehicle as it was being towed on a flatbed.Photo Credit: Naugatuck Police
  
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• Bristol landlord arrested for building code violations

  27-04-2015 18:25
  
  BRISTOL – A man was arrested Monday on charges he failed to repair buildings he owned. Antonino (Anthony) Cammariere turned himself in to Bristol Police on charges of reckless endangerment and 10 counts of property maintenance code violations. The charges were as a result of an investigation into building code violations at 116-122 High Street, […]
  
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• Former elementary school PTO treasurer in Southington accused of embezzelment

  27-04-2015 18:23
  
  SOUTHINGTON – The former treasurer of the Hatton Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is accused of embezzling about $6,000. Christine Honohan, 37, turned herself into police Friday afternoon after learning there was a warrant for her arrest. The Hatton Elementary PTO reported to police that she stole the funds between August and October of […]
  
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