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• Stamford woman dangled legs off platform before train killed her

  08-08-2015 23:35
  
  GREENWICH — A Connecticut woman was killed by a commuter train after she went onto the tracks to retrieve her purse on the day before her 29th birthday, authorities said Saturday. A spokesman for the Metro-North railroad said Tamar A. Louis of Stamford was sitting on the platform Friday at the Cos Cob station in […]
  
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• Price, Smoak Lead Blue Jays Over Yankees For 7th Win In Row

  08-08-2015 23:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — David Price pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Justin Smoak lined Toronto’s first grand slam in the Bronx and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-0 Saturday for their […]
  
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• Driver Injured After Colliding With UPS Truck

  08-08-2015 22:42
  
  A driver was seriously injured when the car the person was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate I-91 south in Wethersfield early Saturday morning.
  
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• Police Identify Driver Killed in Coventry Crash

  08-08-2015 22:25
  
  A driver died and another was injured in a fatal crash on a notorious stretch of Route 6 in Coventry that happened late Friday afternoon.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• After losing both parents, 6-year-old boy embarks on mission to make everyone smile

  08-08-2015 22:24
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. — Meet Jaden Hayes. He’s 6 years old and an orphan. Jaden’s father died when he was only 4 years old. Then, last month, his mom died unexpectedly in her sleep. “I tried and I tried and I tried to get her awake — I couldn’t,” Jaden told the CBS Evening News. Jaden recently told […]
  
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• Five Hospitalized After Norwich Boat Crash

  08-08-2015 22:12
  
  People were rescued after a Boat Crash in Norwich early Saturday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Boat Crashes in Norwich

  08-08-2015 21:59
  
  People were rescued after a Boat Crash in Norwich early Saturday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Deadly 24 Hours on Connecticut Highways

  08-08-2015 21:52
  
  Three people are dead after separate crashes took their lives in the past 24 hours.Photo Credit: OnSceneFirePhoto.com
  
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• LifeStar Canceled for Motorcycle Crash

  08-08-2015 21:30
  
  LifeStar was called to a motorcycle crash in East Hampton and then canceled Saturday afternoon.Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
  
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• Meriden Animal Control Helps Strays Find Forever Homes

  08-08-2015 21:00
  
  Heidi Voight shares information on Meriden's animal shelter.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Woman Dangled Legs Off Platform Before Train Killed Her

  08-08-2015 20:55
  
  GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman was killed by a commuter train after she went onto the tracks to retrieve her purse on the day before her 29th birthday, authorities said Saturday. A spokesman […]
  
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• 3 Killed In Separate Connecticut Road Crashes

  08-08-2015 20:42
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police are investigating three fatal road crashes in Connecticut. Two people were killed in separate accidents in East Hartford a few minutes apart on Friday night. A third person died Friday […]
  
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• Police: Combative Man Dies After Being Tasered, Sedated

  08-08-2015 20:13
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut state police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man who died after a Hartford police officer used a Taser to subdue him when he allegedly became combative during a […]
  
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• State’s Charter School Enrollment Grows As New Rules Are Set

  08-08-2015 20:10
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The state Board of Education has approved more than 1,000 additional charter school seats for the coming school year, a 12 percent increase as a new education law takes effect changing […]
  
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• Man Dies After Sedation, Taser Deployment

  08-08-2015 20:07
  
  A man died after a Hartford police officer used a stun gun on him and EMS personnel sedated him when he grew combative during a medical disturbance on Kelsey Street Friday night, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Man Dies After Sedated, Taser Deployed

  08-08-2015 20:00
  
  A man died after a Hartford police officer used a stun gun on him and EMS personnel sedated him when he grew combative during a medical disturbance on Kelsey Street Friday night, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Perseid meteor shower expected to be stellar

  08-08-2015 19:42
  
  ATLANTA — A moonless evening could give stargazers a fantastic light show next week. The annual Perseid meteor shower, which is known for being among the brightest of meteor showers, is happening near the tail end of summer. The major meteor shower will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere. “If you see one meteor shower […]
  
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• Man Dies After Sedated, Police Deploy Taser

  08-08-2015 19:39
  
  A man died after a Hartford police officer used a stun gun on him and EMS personnel sedated him when he grew combative during a medical disturbance on Kelsey Street Friday night, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Man Dies After Police Deploy Taser in Medical Disturbance

  08-08-2015 19:10
  
  A man died after a Hartford police officer used a stun gun on him and EMS personnel sedated him when he grew combative during a medical disturbance on Kelsey Street Friday night, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Target to move away from gender-based signs

  08-08-2015 19:09
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Attention Target shoppers: Say goodbye to “girls’ building sets” and “boys’ bedding.” The big box retailer announced Friday that it will start phasing out gender-based signage in some departments. The shift comes in response to customer feedback that distinguishing between products for girls and boys is unnecessary and maybe even harmful. Parents […]
  
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• MTA Identifies Woman Struck, Killed by Train

  08-08-2015 18:46
  
  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has identified the woman struck and killed by a train in Cos Cob on Friday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Combative man hit by taser in Hartford dies

  08-08-2015 18:31
  
  HARTFORD – State police are investigating after a combative man was hit by a taser fired by Hartford police officer Friday and died a short time later. State police said around 8:30 p.m. Friday,  Hartford officers were called to 38 Kelsey St., Hartford to assist the Hartford Mobile Crisis Team with a medical-related disturbance. Matthew […]
  
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• Man Dies After Police Deploy Taser in Disturbance

  08-08-2015 18:23
  
  A man died after a Hartford police officer used a stun gun on him and EMS personnel sedated him when he grew combative during a medical disturbance on Kelsey Street Friday night, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Navy to arm some military personnel off bases

  08-08-2015 18:14
  
  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy is arming some of its personnel at reserve centers in order to protect them after last month’s shooting at Chattanooga recruiting centers that killed four Marines and one sailor. In the weeks after that July rampage, Defense Department officials have looked to come up with ways to better protect military […]
  
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• Woman injured by car at Mystic Art Show

  08-08-2015 17:44
  
  MYSTIC – One woman was injured after being hit by a car while setting up for an art show Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to West Main Street, in the area of Gravel Street around 7 a.m. to help a woman who had been hit by car. The woman was a member of the […]
  
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• Long Line Before Scheduled DMV Closure

  08-08-2015 17:43
  
  Hundreds lined up outside Connecticut’s DMV offices ahead of a scheduled closure to upgrade the computer system.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Driver Injured in I-91 Wethersfield Crash

  08-08-2015 17:28
  
  A driver was seriously injured when the car the person was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate I-91 south in Wethersfield early Saturday morning.
  
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• Woman Injured After Car Hits Her

  08-08-2015 17:20
  
  A woman was hospitalized after a car struck her during a street art show in Groton on Saturday morning.
  
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• New iPhone launch likely September 9

  08-08-2015 16:43
  
  CUPERTINO, CA  — Apple will most likely debut its new generation of iPhones on Wednesday, September 9. The new phone is expected to feature enhancements including the force touch display, a better camera and a faster processor. Apple may also unveil a new version of the iPad — a 12.9-inch “Pro” model, according to a […]
  
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• Driver Killed in Route 2 East Crash in East Hartford

  08-08-2015 16:32
  
  A driver was killed in a one-car crash on Route 2 eastbound late Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Motorcyclist Killed in I-84 Crash in East Hartford

  08-08-2015 16:30
  
  A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in one of two separate fatal crashes in East Hartford.Photo Credit: DOT
  
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• Officials: Mom who lost custody kills kids’ services worker in Vermont

  08-08-2015 16:01
  
  BARRE, Vt. — Vermont state officials say a mother who was upset about losing custody of her child has fatally shot a Department for Children and Families worker. Gov. Peter Shumlin says the shooting happened Friday outside a state office building in Barre. He says “the initial reports are horrific” and break his heart. Officials […]
  
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• Over 100 line up at DMV Saturday morning before week long shut down

  08-08-2015 15:47
  
  WETHERSFIELD – Over a hundred people waited in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Wethersfield, trying to get in before the department shuts down for the week. People were being let in an groups of 25 at a time. Offices are open until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Next week, all DMV offices […]
  
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• Donald Trump’s dis-invited from event for latest comment about Fox News Channel anchor

  08-08-2015 15:05
  
  ATLANTA  — Donald Trump’s latest controversial comment was so alarming that he’s been disinvited from a conservative gathering Saturday in Atlanta. At issue: Trump’s comments on “CNN Tonight” about Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, who moderated a GOP presidential candidate debate Thursday night. During the debate, she pressed Trump about misogynistic, sexist comments he made in […]
  
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• Donald Trump’s dis-invited from event for comment about Fox News Channel anchor

  08-08-2015 15:05
  
  ATLANTA  — Donald Trump’s latest controversial comment was so alarming that he’s been disinvited from a conservative gathering Saturday in Atlanta. At issue: Trump’s comments on “CNN Tonight” about Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, who moderated a GOP presidential candidate debate Thursday night. During the debate, she pressed Trump about misogynistic, sexist comments he made in […]
  
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• Man killed in motorcycle accident in East Hartford

  08-08-2015 14:51
  
  EAST HARTFORD – A Hartford man was killed when his motorcycle hit a guardrail on an exit off of I-84 Eastbound Friday night. Kamorn Redding-Hall, 26 of Hartford, collided with the guardrail off Exit 55 on I-84 Eastbound about 11:10 p.m. Police said he was attempting to turn left turn on the ramp and drifted […]
  
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• One dead in late night crash on Route 2 in East Hartford

  08-08-2015 14:33
  
  EAST HARTFORD – A crash on Route 2 killed an East Hartford man. Brandon Gothberg, 20 of East Hartford was killed when the Jeep Liberty he was driving went into the center median and then crossed back to the right side of the high way where he hit a sign support. The accident happened around […]
  
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• Two crashes tie up traffic on area highways

  08-08-2015 14:01
  
  HARTFORD – Two morning car crashes caused traffic problems on Saturday. A roll over crash on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 40 and 41 in West Hartford caused the left lane to be closed for a time around 6 a.m. At least one person was taken from the scene by ambulance. The accident was cleared in […]
  
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• Deadly 24 Hours on Local Highways

  08-08-2015 13:56
  
  Three people are dead after separate crashes took their lives in the past 24 hours.Photo Credit: OnSceneFirePhoto.com
  
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• Saturday forecast: Plenty of sunshine

  08-08-2015 13:53
  
  Expect another spectacular weekend with low humidity and bright sunshine. High pressure has won the battle with low pressure to our south; and will dominate our weather this weekend with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and fresh, dry, clean air. The northwest flow from Canada will keep our temperatures nice and comfortable as well, making […]
  
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• Accident Closes I 91 Southbound in Wethersfield

  08-08-2015 12:33
  
  I-91 southbound is closed in Wethersfield after an early morning crash.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Mayor Segarra on the election

  08-08-2015 11:32
  
  Luke Bronin pulled off a coup in securing the endorsement for Mayor from Hartford’s Democratic Town Committee. The incumbent, Pedro Segarra, now has to collect 1,700 signatures to force a September primary. The battle for Hartford’s chief elected officer is shaping up to be hotly contested one.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Mayor Segarra on crime in the city

  08-08-2015 11:31
  
  Mayor Segarra talks about the challenges facing the city as he looks ahead to a challenge from newcomer Luke Bronin.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – UConn Football’s upcoming season

  08-08-2015 11:30
  
  The Hartford Courant’s Desmond Conner joins for the very latest on the struggling UConn Football program.
  
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• Families Displaced, Businesses Relocate After Franklin Ave. Fire

  08-08-2015 05:39
  
  More than 24 hours after a building was demolished following a massive fire, you can still smell the smoke left from 310 Franklin Avenue in Hartford. It used to be home to two businesses and four apartments.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Lyman Orchard Opens T-Rex Shaped Sunflower Maze

  08-08-2015 05:35
  
  A Middlefield, Connecticut orchard is giving kids and their families the chance to go inside a dinosaur head. Lyman Orchards has cut the image of a T-Rex into their crop. From now until August 23rd, you can try...
  
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• Hall of Fame Tennis Legend Ivan Lendl Holds Adaptive Sports Camp

  08-08-2015 05:30
  
  For 25-years, hall of fame tennis legend Ivan Lendl has been inviting Connecticut children to spend a week focused on making friends and learning sports, and forgetting about their disabilities.
  
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• Man Arrested After State Police Find Pot in Car Trunk

  08-08-2015 05:22
  
  State police arrested a driver after finding about a pound and a half of "high quality" marijuana in his car during a traffic stop off Interstate 84 west in Tolland, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Crash Closes Route 2 East in East Hartford

  08-08-2015 05:02
  
  Route 2 eastbound is closed in East Hartford due to a one-car crash.
  
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• Red Sox Tame Tigers

  08-08-2015 04:58
  
  DETROIT (AP) _ David Ortiz homered while Hanley Ramirez and Xander Bogaerts added two-run doubles to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Boston improved to […]
  
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