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• Brush Fire Burning in Ridgefield

  08-05-2015 23:58
  
  Firefighters are responding to the area of Bennetts Farm Road in Ridgefield, where about an acre of land is burning, according to the fire department.Photo Credit: Monica Garske
  
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• Better Business Bureau Warns of Fun Run Scams

  08-05-2015 23:53
  
  Themed runs can be a great way to have some fun and support a good cause, but the Better Business Bureau is warning residents of some organizations that aren't as they appear.Photo Credit: clipart.com
  
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• Mistrial in case of Etan Patz, among first ‘milk carton’ missing children

  08-05-2015 23:51
  
  NEW YORK – A lone holdout led to a mistrial Friday in the New York case against the man charged with the 1979 killing of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy whose disappearance sparked an era of heightened awareness of crimes against children. The jury sent State Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley a note — the […]
  
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• Big Papi Loses Suspension Appeal

  08-05-2015 23:47
  
  TORONTO (AP) _ Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has lost his appeal of a one-game suspension for bumping an umpire and will sit out Friday night’s game against the Blue Jays. Ortiz bumped plate […]
  
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• Dry and warm for Mother’s Day

  08-05-2015 23:43
  
  Winds will shift to the SSE ushering in cooler ocean air, especially along the coast for tonight into Saturday. For Mother’s Day weekend, we’re dry, and warm, but far from perfect. The addition of clouds in the forecast will keep temps a little lower for Saturday and Sunday, but this shouldn’t stop you from celebrating […]
  
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• Police name man charged in West Haven chase, bus crash

  08-05-2015 23:42
  
  WEST HAVEN — Authorities have identified a man charged with leading federal agents on a car chase in West Haven that ended with a crash that injured seven children on a school bus. Police told the New Haven Register that 35-year-old Nathan Minervini of West Haven was arrested Thursday. Authorities say he’s wanted in Vermont on […]
  
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• Defense attorneys call for prosecutor to be dismissed in Freddie Gray case

  08-05-2015 23:36
  
  BALTIMORE — Attorneys for the Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray have filed a motion calling for the recusal or dismissal of State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s office from prosecuting the case against the six officers. The lengthy motion cites a variety of concerns, including conflicts of interest and questions about the […]
  
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• New grants to help improve preschool in 14 districts, offer universal full-day kindergarten

  08-05-2015 23:18
  
  HARTFORD–On Monday, the State Bond Commission is set to approve $1.6 million in grants to help school districts upgrade their early education programs. The funding is part of Gov. Dan Malloy’s Smart Start program, which is a 10-year plan to expand access to pre-kindergarten education in public schools across the state, especially for low-income children. […]
  
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• New grants to help improve preschool in 14 districts

  08-05-2015 23:18
  
  HARTFORD–On Monday, the State Bond Commission is set to approve $1.6 million in grants to help school districts upgrade their early education programs. The funding is part of Gov. Dan Malloy’s Smart Start program, which is a 10-year plan to expand access to pre-kindergarten education in public schools across the state, especially for low-income children. […]
  
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• Bridgeport man admits stealing car, fleeing with owner clinging to roof

  08-05-2015 23:13
  
  BRIDGEPORT — A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to stealing a car from a grocery store, then driving away as the owner leaped onto the roof in a frantic effort to stop him. The Connecticut Post reports Carlos Vidal Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday to larceny and assault charges. Prosecutors say Vidal sped away with the […]
  
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• NY police ID knife-wielding West Simsbury man fatally shot by officers

  08-05-2015 23:03
  
  BEACON, N.Y. — Authorities have identified a Connecticut man fatally shot by police after a carjacking and chase in New York’s Hudson Valley. State police say 38-year-old Michael G. Murphy of West Simsbury carjacked a vehicle at knifepoint in the Dutchess County city of Beacon at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Troopers say Beacon police chased […]
  
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• No Probation for Superintendent Accused of Stealing From District

  08-05-2015 22:54
  
  The former Hebron superintendent accused of stealing $15,000 from the town has been denied probation, according to the office of the clerk at Rockville Superior Court.Photo Credit: Plymouth Public Schools
  
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• Malloy wants lawmakers to pass transportation lockbox bill

  08-05-2015 22:50
  
  HARTFORD — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he wants lawmakers to pass his version of legislation that would ensure transportation revenues are spent only on transportation projects. With the General Assembly set to adjourn in three and a half weeks, the Democratic governor told The Associated Press that he thinks it’s time to resolve […]
  
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• By the numbers: Here are the ‘most dangerous’ cities in America

  08-05-2015 22:20
  
  NEW HAVEN–The good news? Overall, America is getting safer. The bad news? In many corners of the country, crime is still a big problem–and it’s hard to quantify. At its peak in 1991, the number of murders was 24,703, according to the FBI. In 2013, the country had 14,196 murders, a 4.4% decrease from the […]
  
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• Men Less Likely to Trust Attractive Women: Study

  08-05-2015 22:02
  
  In the age of online dating and "catfishing," retouched photos are raising red flags. Researchers at the University of Connecticut have found that men perceive beautified images of women to be more attractive –...
  
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• Man spared prison for making harassing calls to Sandy Hook

  08-05-2015 22:00
  
  BRIDGEPORT — A Connecticut man won’t serve prison time for making harassing calls to Newtown schools claiming the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School was fabricated. Thirty-year-old Timothy Rogalski of Wallingford received a suspended sentence Friday in Bridgeport Superior Court and was ordered to have no further contact with the schools. He was convicted […]
  
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• Men Stole Frozen Shrimp from Cromwell Market: Cops

  08-05-2015 21:33
  
  Cromwell police arrested two men accused of stealing a cart full of frozen shrimp from a local supermarket on Wednesday afternoon.Photo Credit: Cromwell Police
  
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• Bill Changes Rules on Vaccines for Children

  08-05-2015 21:00
  
  A bill moving through the state legislature would make it more difficult for parents in Connecticut to opt-out of vaccinating their children and parents have mixed reactions to the proposal.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• New Britain homicide suspect caught in Massachusetts

  08-05-2015 20:55
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Another suspect in a New Britain homicide has been captured in Massachusetts. State police say 34-year-old Jesus Manuel Sierra-Ramos was captured by Springfield Police and the Massachusetts State Police at about 2 a.m. Friday, hiding in a Springfield apartment. Sierra-Ramos is wanted in connection with a Dec. 30 homicide in New Britain.  . […]
  
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• Pressure’s On To Enroll In College’s ‘Deflategate’ Sports Law Course

  08-05-2015 20:53
  
  The NFL scandal known as "Deflategate" will be the subject of an undergraduate course at the University of New Hampshire.
  
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• New London Public Works Director Fired Over Safety Violations

  08-05-2015 20:50
  
  The city of New London has terminated three public works employees, including the director, over safety violations at the city transfer station, according to the mayor's office.
  
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• New London Public Works Director, 2 other employees terminated for safety violations

  08-05-2015 20:42
  
  NEW LONDON – The director and two other employees of the New London Department of Public Works were terminated Friday for safety violations at the Solid Waste Transfer station. Director Tim Hanser, Tom Ryan and Okoi Tucker were dismissed for safety violations discovered during an investigation conducted by the city according to a statement from […]
  
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• Man Stole Checks from Glastonbury Mailbox: Cops

  08-05-2015 20:26
  
  Police have arrested a Manchester man accused of stealing checks from the mailbox of a Glastonbury home and forging them in his own name.Photo Credit: Glastonbury Police
  
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• Knife-wielding Man Shot By NY Officers Was From West Simsbury

  08-05-2015 20:13
  
  Authorities have identified a Connecticut man fatally shot by police after a carjacking and chase in New York's Hudson Valley.
  
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• State issues 1,800 licenses under immigrant program

  08-05-2015 19:51
  
  HARTFORD — The state issued more than 1,800 drivers licenses in the first three months of a program that allows people living in the state illegally to obtain driving privileges. The Republican-American reports the program has also resulted in 9,100 learners’ permits and the department has scheduled nearly 46,000 appointments for testing. The legislature’s budget […]
  
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• Man Who Made Harassing Calls That Sandy Hook Shooting Was Fake Avoids Prison Time

  08-05-2015 19:47
  
  A Connecticut man won't serve prison time for making harassing calls to Newtown schools claiming the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School was fabricated.
  
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• Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: May 4th-May 8th

  08-05-2015 19:43
  
  The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
  
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• Police Chase Ends on I-91 South

  08-05-2015 19:27
  
  A police chase that started in East Windsor ended on Interstate 91 South in Windsor on Friday afternoon when troopers blocked the driver in, according to state police.Photo Credit: Connecticut Department of Transportation
  
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• East Windsor Police Chase Ends on I-91 South in Windsor

  08-05-2015 19:24
  
  A police chase that started in East Windsor ended on Interstate 91 South in Windsor on Friday afternoon when troopers blocked the driver in, according to state police.Photo Credit: Connecticut Department of Transportation
  
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• ISIS activity prompts threat level increase at military bases

  08-05-2015 19:17
  
  WASHINGTON – Security conditions at US military bases were raised Thursday night, because of growing concern of a jihadist threat in the U.S. It comes hours after FBI Director James Comey raised the prospect there are thousands of ISIS followers online in the U.S. “We have the same concern about the potential threat posed by […]
  
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• Just like smoke, second-hand stress can be dangerous to your health

  08-05-2015 19:07
  
  A new study suggests that, much like cigarette smoke, post-traumatic stress can be dangerous, even second-hand. Researchers at the University of Bradford found that up to a quarter of people who saw graphic pictures or videos from violent news events suffered symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress – things like flashbacks, anxiety, insomnia and nightmares. This […]
  
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• Eversource, UI to Reduce Electricity Rates

  08-05-2015 18:52
  
  Eversource and United Illuminating are cutting their rates and customers could begin to see a drop in their electric bills as of July 1.
  
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• Man shot in face, second Stamford shooting in two days

  08-05-2015 18:35
  
  STAMFORD – A man was shot multiple times in the face and arm Thursday night. Police said the victim, 19, was shot in face and arms three times. The shooting happened near Smith St and Mill River St in Stamford and police said it could be related to a previous argument between the suspect and […]
  
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• ESPN, Bill Simmons part ways

  08-05-2015 18:33
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN says that it is parting ways with Bill Simmons, one of its top personalities who created the Grantland website and was instrumental in the network’s documentary series. Network president John Skipper said Friday that he decided not to renew Simmons’ contract. He said ESPN was negotiating an extension, but that […]
  
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• Electric Rates Dropping

  08-05-2015 18:24
  
  The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority this morning lowered electric rates for standard offer customers of Eversource, formerly known as Connecticut Light and Power, and United Illuminating.
  
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• State reports historic lows in teen road fatalities

  08-05-2015 18:15
  
  WETHERSFIELD – For the first time in over a decade in Connecticut, no 16- or 17-year-old passengers died in a crash of a vehicle driven by another 16- or 17-year-old driver, according to a report released by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV report cited the state’s Graduated Driver Licensing law as a […]
  
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• Connecticut Issues 1,800 Licenses Under Immigrant Program

  08-05-2015 18:15
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The state issued more than 1,800 drivers licenses in the first three months of a program that allows people living in the state illegally to obtain driving privileges. The Republican-American reports […]
  
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• 11 Escape From Fire In Torrington Home

  08-05-2015 18:12
  
  TORRINGTON, Conn. (AP) — Eleven people managed to escape from a fire in a three-family home in Torrington. Fire officials say the fire on Roosevelt Avenue began shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. The flames […]
  
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• Aaron Hernandez’s Hummer Found For Sale At Car Lot

  08-05-2015 18:10
  
  WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Hummer owned by former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez has been found by a Boston TV station for sale on a used car lot. Hernandez was […]
  
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• CT Homicide Suspect Caught in MA; Third Arrest In Case

  08-05-2015 18:09
  
  A suspect in a Connecticut homicide has been captured in Massachusetts.
  
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• CT Homicide Suspect Caught in MA

  08-05-2015 18:09
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A suspect in a Connecticut homicide has been captured in Massachusetts. State police say 34-year-old Jesus Manuel Sierra-Ramos was captured at about 2 a.m. Friday hiding in a Springfield apartment. Sierra-Ramos […]
  
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• Bill Would Change Rules to to Opt-Out of Vaccines for Children

  08-05-2015 17:48
  
  A bill moving through the state legislature would make it more difficult for parents in Connecticut to opt-out of vaccinating their children and parents have mixed reactions to the proposal.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Noah, Emma top list of most popular baby names in 2014

  08-05-2015 17:34
  
  The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of most popular baby names — and 2014 was a big year for “vintage” names. Emma topped the list of most popular girl names, followed by Olivia, Sophia, Isabella and Ava.  Noah led the way for boys, followed by Liam, Mason, Jacob and William. Last year saw the […]
  
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• Driver shocked when he sees what happened to his car parked at Seattle area Airport

  08-05-2015 17:30
  
  SEATAC, Wash.  — A driver returned to the Sea-Tac Airport parking garage near Seattle Washington Wednesday night and found something shocking,  all four of his wheels and tires had been stolen right off his car. “It’s still sitting there because I’m dealing with how I get the car out of there.” Jason Cole is home […]
  
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• Tina Fey Strips Down To Her Underwear For Last Letterman Appearance: Watch

  08-05-2015 17:22
  
  Tina Fey wanted to give David Letterman something as a goodbye gift. It turned out it was the dress off her back.
  
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• Justice Department launches Baltimore police investigation

  08-05-2015 17:08
  
  WASHINGTON — The Justice Department launched on Friday a pattern or practice investigation into the methods of the Baltimore Police Department, weeks after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Calling police-community relations “one of the most challenging issues of our time,” Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced Friday the investigation, which will look into whether the […]
  
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• Flights Headed to JFK Were Diverted to Bradley Due to Fog

  08-05-2015 17:03
  
  A small number of planes scheduled to land at JFK Airport in New York were diverted to Bradley Airport on Friday morning because of the fog, according to Alisa Sisic, marketing and communications coordinator...
  
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• Small plane crashes on Atlanta-area interstate, killing 4

  08-05-2015 17:03
  
  ATLANTA  — A small plane crashed on Interstate 285 just north of Atlanta on Friday morning, killing all four people aboard and severely snarling post-rush-hour traffic on the bypass that encircles the city, officials said. The single-engine Piper PA-32 clipped a tractor-trailer as it slammed into the highway, the truck’s driver told CNN affiliate WSB, […]
  
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• Plane crash on Interstate near Atlanta snarls traffic

  08-05-2015 17:03
  
  ATLANTA  — A small plane crashed on Interstate 285 north of Atlanta on Friday morning, snarling traffic on the bypass that encircles the city, footage from CNN affiliate WSB shows. The Federal Aviation Administration said a single-engine Piper PA-32 crashed after leaving nearby DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Details about any casualties weren’t immediately available. Four people are […]
  
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• UConn Guard Terrence Samuel to Transfer

  08-05-2015 16:53
  
  Terrence Samuel, a sophomore guard for the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team, will transfer at the end of the spring semester, according to a news release from the athletic department.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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