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• Safety experts question classroom barricade devices

  19-09-2015 23:52
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — School security and fire safety experts are questioning a nationwide push allowing schools to buy portable barricade devices in the event of an active shooter in a building.
  Those opposed to the devices say they’re complicated to install under stress and could lead to dangerous unintended consequences including blocking authorities from an attacker inside a classroom.
  The National Association of State Fire Marshals says such devices run counter to recommendations mad
  
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• 'Ghostbusters,' 'Even Stevens' Stars Appearing at Hartford Comic Con

  19-09-2015 23:46
  
  Costumed crowds will converge on the capital city yet again as Hartford Comic Con returns to the XL Center for its second year.Photo Credit: Getty Images for NYLON Magazine
  
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• Suspect Involved In 2 Domestic Disputes On Same Day

  19-09-2015 23:39
  
  WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ A West Haven man has been taken into custody afterpolice say he was involved in two domestic disputes in the same day.
  Authorities say 25-year-old Shawn Stephens was arrested Saturday and facesseveral weapons charges.
  Police say Stephens brandished a firearm during a dispute around 2 a.m. Butfamily members were able to get an unloaded handgun away from him before hefled.
  While police were searching for him, another incident was called in at anotheraddress. Officers found
  
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• St. Mary’s joins Trinity Health

  19-09-2015 23:31
  
  WATERBURY — St. Mary’s Health System has announced plans to join Trinity Health, the Roman Catholic hospital system that also is merging with Hartford’s Saint Francis Care.
  The organization, which operates 86 hospitals in 21 states, said it will invest $100 million over five years in Waterbury.
  Under the merger plan, St. Mary’s, Saint Francis Hospital, Sisters of Providence Health System, Mercy Hospital in Springfield and several other smaller hospitals will form Trinity
  
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• Pearl Harbor Bridge Reopens in New Haven

  19-09-2015 22:06
  
  After years of planning and construction, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge reopened in New Haven on Saturday.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Plane Crashes at Skylark Airport After Power Failure

  19-09-2015 21:48
  
  A plane crashed on the runway while taking off at Skylark Airport due to a power issue, East Windsor police said.Photo Credit: East Windsor Police Department
  
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• 1 Dead, 8 Injured in 3-Car Crash in New Haven

  19-09-2015 21:46
  
  One person dead and about eight were hospitalized after a three-car crash in New Haven late Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• 1 Dead, 8 Injured After 3-Car Crash in New Haven

  19-09-2015 21:46
  
  One person dead and about eight were hospitalized after a three-car crash in New Haven late Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• UConn loses to Missouri 9-6

  19-09-2015 21:07
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Connecticut Huskies lost to the  the University of Missouri Tigers Saturday.
  The final score was 9-6.
  The Huskies now stand at  2-1 for the season.
  
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• No. 22 Missouri has tough time holding off UConn

  19-09-2015 21:07
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. — A last-minute interception by safety Anthony Sherrils allowed No. 22 Missouri to hold on for a 9-6 victory over Connecticut in a game that featured four turnovers, two missed field goals and a blocked extra point.
  With just under a minute left, Sherrils picked off a pass by Huskies backup quarterback Tim Boyle on a fourth-down, fake field goal attempt to seal the win.
  Sherils also forced and recovered a fumble with 4:26 left in the first half for Missouri (3-0). UConn
  
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• Spreading the Goodwill at Avon Store on First Anniversary

  19-09-2015 20:54
  
  The Goodwill store in Avon is celebrating its first anniversary. To mark the occasion, NBC Connecticut teamed up with the store for a donation drive on Saturday. Viewers stopped by throughout the day to drop off...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• It’s Time To Drop Those Injured Fantasy Baseball Players With Just Two Weeks Left In The Season

  19-09-2015 20:02
  
  By Sam McPherson
  The Miami Marlins have played months now without their star slugger, Giancarlo Stanton. Many fantasy baseball owners have stashed Stanton on their bench or in an injured slot in hopes he would come back in time to provide some late punch to their lineups. As we approach the final two weeks of the season, it’s pretty clear that injured studs like Stanton cannot help fantasy baseball owners any more, and in single-season leagues, they should be released in favor of players t
  
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• Condition Changes For Death Row Inmates

  19-09-2015 19:06
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Former death-row inmates in Connecticut may soon beliving under less restrictive prison conditions than other inmates convicted ofsimilar crimes, legal experts say.
  Connecticut’s Supreme Court last month declared capital punishmentunconstitutional in the state, striking down part of a 2012 law that had allowedthe death penalty only for those already facing execution.
  That statute replaced what had been known as “capital felony” with a newcrime, “mur
  
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• Hartford Comic Con underway at XL Center

  19-09-2015 19:01
  
  HARTFORD — Fans of comic books a heading to the XL Center this weekend to take in the fun.
  The Hartford Comic Con has plenty of events as part of its celebration of popular culture for fans of all ages. For more information, go here. 
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• No injuries after plane crash in East Windsor

  19-09-2015 18:22
  
  EAST WINDSOR — A small plane lost power Saturday morning and crashed at the end the end of the runway.
  No one was injured in the incident which took place at Skylark Airport, according to police. The plane lost power during take off.
  The pilot walked away without injuries.
   
  
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• Stop & Shop pulls caramel apples from shelves for containing unlabeled peanuts

  19-09-2015 18:13
  
  QUINCY, Ma. — A mistake in labeling has led Stop& Shop to pull caramel apples from store shelves.
  The three ounce size of Tastee Caramel Apples may contain peanuts, but that ingredient does not appear on the label. The apples are safe to eat by someone who does not have a food allergy to peanuts.
  The recall covers Tastee Caramel Apple, 3 oz., UPC 3526600027 with a best by date of 9/29/15.
  Customers can return the apples for a full refund with a receipt.
  
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• Man Arrested in Two Armed Domestic Disputes in Same Day: PD

  19-09-2015 18:09
  
  Police arrested a West Haven man accused of brandishing a gun during a family dispute early Saturday morning and getting involved in another domestic incident the same night, police said.
  
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• Uncle Charged With Murdering Nephew in Fatal Stabbing

  19-09-2015 18:08
  
  Police arrested a man on murder charges after he stabbed his nephew to death in a drunken fight in the Hartford apartment where they were temporarily living together, police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• East Hartford Police investigate home invasion

  19-09-2015 17:44
  
  EAST HARTFORD — Police are investigating a home invasion on Collimore Road.
  According to police, the incident occurred around 6 a.m. on Saturday. It is unclear how many people were home at the time.
  Stay with Fox CT as this story develops.
  
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• September 21 to September 25

  19-09-2015 17:42
  
  Monday, September 21
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  Archbishop’s travelogue for the visit of Pope Francis
  
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• Memorial For Lighthouse Keeper To Be Dedicated In Bridgeport

  19-09-2015 17:10
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) – A memorial honoring a 19th century lighthouse keeper who rescued some 21 mariners during her 56-year tenure is set to be dedicated in Bridgeport.
  Coast Guard and state officials are scheduled to be among those participating in the ceremony Saturday morning in the Black Rock section of the city.
  The memorial honors the heroism of Kate Moore, who was the keeper of the Black Rock Harbor Lighthouse from 1823 to 1879.
  Officials say she rescued the mariners after they sh
  
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• State, federal officials celebrate new I-95 bridge

  19-09-2015 17:08
  
  NEW HAVEN — State and federal officials celebrated the completion of one of the biggest public works projects ever in Connecticut.
  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, state transportation officials and other federal, state and local officials gathered Saturday morning for a dedication ceremony for the new replacement Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven.
  The official dedication is part of a celebration allowing members of the public to walk on the bridg
  
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• Trump says he’s not ‘morally obligated’ to defend Obama against claims

  19-09-2015 16:37
  
  Watch VideoWASHINGTON  — Donald Trump on Saturday said it is not his job to correct supporters’ claims about the President, defending his decision not to take issue with a man who disparaged Muslims and said President Barack Obama is not an American.
  But Trump did not dispute the man’s allegations made at a town hall event this week, and added that if someone criticized him to Obama, there would be “no chance” the President would come to his defense.
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• One Dead, Several Injured In New Haven Crash

  19-09-2015 15:44
  
  New Haven, Conn. (AP) – Police say one person is dead and as many as eight others are injured after a crash involving three cars in downtown New Haven.
  Emergency officials responded to the crash at 9:49 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Howard Avenue and South Frontage Road.
  Police say one car was carrying six people.
  One person in that car died. A 12-year-old boy in that same car is listed in critical condition at Yale-New Haven Hospital. A 42-year-old woman was operating the vehicle.
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• Warm summer-like temperatures today

  19-09-2015 14:38
  
  Watch for areas of dense fog this morning otherwise expect one more summer like day with high pressure anchored off the east coast.  Temperatures will average a good 10° above normal this afternoon.  This will be the last day with above normal temperatures thanks to a cold front that will swing through the area with a few light showers late tonight into early tomorrow morning.
  High pressure then builds across New England Sunday and for much of next week with dry, sunny and seasona
  
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• Obama nominates openly gay man to lead Army

  19-09-2015 14:32
  
  WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Eric K. Fanning to be secretary of the Army, which could make him the first openly gay secretary of a U.S. military branch.
  The U.S. Senate must confirm Fanning before he can lead the Army.
  “Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role,” the President said in a statement. “I am grateful for his commitment to our men and women in uniform, and I am confident he will help lead
  
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• Baby Bella’s mother, boyfriend charged in Boston toddler’s killing

  19-09-2015 14:20
  
  Watch VideoBOSTON – A toddler found dead and known as Baby Doe now has a name — Bella Bond. And police have arrested her mother and the mother’s boyfriend.Authorities found Bella’s remains in late June in Boston Harbor, shocking residents who wondered what happened to the brown-eyed little girl with an angelic face.
  Mystified authorities sought clues: Who was she? How did she die? Where were her parents?
  And most importantly, why would anyone kill a baby?
  Mother charged
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• Suspect arrested in Phoenix freeway shootings

  19-09-2015 14:00
  
  PHOENIX  — A SWAT team arrested a suspect in Phoenix’s highway shootings after investigators connected his handgun to four of 11 incidents, authorities said.The suspect has been “forensically linked” to the first four shootings along Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix, said Col. Frank Milstead, director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
  “The weapon and the man we believe to be responsible for what started this spree in Arizona is in custody,” Mil
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: A symposium for fathers

  19-09-2015 11:32
  
  HARTFORD - In families across the country, there are fathers who are missing in action, but also dads who are highly involved with their families. A symposium for men who want to be better fathers will be hosted on October 17 at the Connecticut Convention Center. "Dads First" will be an all-day event of male bonding, self-development and self-improvement. Jimmy McMickle, author, speaker and leadership consultantan, is also an organizer of the event, and joins Stan to discuss
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: More on making men better fathers

  19-09-2015 11:31
  
  HARTFORD - On October 17 at the Connecticut Convention Center, a symposium is being held called "Dads First". Stan continues his discussion about this symposium for men who simply want to be better fathers.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: Connecting girls to STEM

  19-09-2015 11:30
  
  HARTFORD - Stan has a discussion with a husband-and-wife team that formed a new non-profit to connect girls to  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, also known as  STEM. Sabrina Tucker-Barrett and her husband Anthony Barret will tell us about Girls for Technology Inc.
  
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• Archbishop of Hartford to Visit Pope in Philadelphia

  19-09-2015 05:38
  
  NBC Connecticut's Keisha Grant sat down for an exclusive sit-down interview with the Archbishop of Hartford ahead of his trip to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis next week.
  
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• Dog With Anxiety Attacks Owner: PD

  19-09-2015 05:28
  
  A dog anxious over the departure of a family member in its New Jersey home attacked its other owners Thursday night because it didn't want one of them to leave, authorities say.The pit bull bit the 50-year-old...
  
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• Rowdy CCUS Students Frustrate New Britain Neighbors

  19-09-2015 05:22
  
  Police from Central Connecticut State University and the city of New Britain are stepping up patrols in the off-campus area amid complaints from neighbors about rowdy student behavior.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• New Haven Intersection Closed After Serious Crash

  19-09-2015 05:12
  
  Howe Street is closed at the intersection of South Frontage Road in New Haven while authorities respond to a serious crash, according to the fire department.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Serious crash closes South Frontage Street in New Haven

  19-09-2015 05:07
  
  NEW HAVEN–A multi-vehicle crash has closed South Frontage Street in New Haven.
  Police have not given many details, but stay with Fox CT as the story develops.
  
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• One dead, eight injured after crash in New Haven

  19-09-2015 05:07
  
  NEW HAVEN — One is dead and eight people are injured after a three-car crash on Friday night.
  The crash happened at the intersection of Howard Avenue and South Frontage Road shortly before 10 p.m. According to police, the three cars involved in the crash were a Mercedes Benz, a Volkswagen, and a Honda CRV.
  A 12-year-old boy, a toddler, and two children were all passengers in the CRV. The person in the front passenger seat was pronounced dead, the 12-year-old, is in critical condition, and
  
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• Friday night lights dim as the home team loses in West Haven

  19-09-2015 05:07
  
  WEST HAVEN--The West Haven Blue Devils hosted a top 10 football match-up between in city rival the Green Knights of Notre Dame, West Haven.
  The eighth-ranked Green Knights came away with a 40-18 win over the seventh-ranked Blue Devils.
  One town over, the Governors of Wilbur Cross evened their season to 1-1 by defeating the Lyman Hall Trojans 56-21.
  
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• Buddy Bash held to fundraise for Camp Courant

  19-09-2015 05:02
  
  HARTFORD–A fundraising event for Camp Courant was held on Friday night, and Fox CT’s own Erika Arias and Jimmy Altman were on hand to host.
  The construction themed event was held because the camp is breaking ground on a new pool and renovating its pool house. The project will be done in time for next summer.
  The new pool will cost the free summer camp about $1.5 million, but it’s more than 50 years old.
  “There’s so much to celebrate,” said McKinley Albert, the
  
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• New Haven firefighter on leave after police say he stole from elderly woman

  19-09-2015 04:33
  
  NEW HAVEN --- The New Haven fire chief has placed one of his firefighters on leave amid allegations he stole from an elderly woman.
  Chief Allyn Wright tells Fox CT the investigation has been going on for a couple of weeks now. He made the decision to put the firefighter on leave with pay on Friday for what he calls the “betterment of the department.”
  The firefighter, who is described as a seasoned veteran, is accused of stealing from a woman in her 90s over the course of several yea
  
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• Police Arrest 3 Hartford Armed Robbery Suspects

  19-09-2015 04:28
  
  Police have arrested three men accused of robbing another man with a BB gun in Hartford on Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• A Matzerful Performance

  19-09-2015 04:28
  
  By HOWIE RUMBERG  AP Baseball Writer
   
   
  NEW YORK (AP) _ Lucas Duda, Daniel Murphy and Juan Uribe each homered, and closer Jeurys Familia shook off the Yankees’ best shot in the ninth inning to help the New York Mets to a 5-1 victory Friday night in the opener of the Subway Series.
  Rookie Steven Matz (4-0) outpitched Masahiro Tanaka (12-7), and Familia escaped his own bases-loaded jam by fanning Chase Headley for the final out at Citi Field.
  This was the latest regular-seaso
  
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• The Big E whips up weird food, animals and shows for visitors from across the country

  19-09-2015 04:14
  
  WEST SPRINGFIELD--It's the 99th anniversary of New England's joint state fair!
  The Big E opened on Friday amid tons of buzz and big crowds.
  More than 1 million visitors usually trek through the livestock, unusual food vendors and rides, and this year isn't expected to be any different.
  People from as far as Ohio and Virginia were on hand Friday for the opening day of the fair, and to participate in competition!
  Besides food, animals and rides, there are also two stages that will host more than
  
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• Suspect in Torrington teen’s death pleads guilty to manslaughter

  19-09-2015 04:01
  
  TORRINGTON–A woman will serve 20 years in prison after killing a young woman.
  Heather Birden, 20, pleaded guilty on Friday to killing Holly Aeschlimann, 19, on April 17.
  On that day, police said Birden stabbed Aeschlimann multiple times during a physical altercation and then left her to die on the street. A passerby saw Aeschlimann on the ground screaming and injured, and drove her to the hospital, where she died.
  The two apparently had a long-standing feud.
  Specifically, she ple
  
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• Man Leaves Supermarket With Steak in Pants: Cops

  19-09-2015 03:55
  
  Police have arrested a man accused of stuffing a rib-eye steak into his pants at a West Hartford grocery store, then walking out without paying.Photo Credit: Associated Press
  
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• Jays Pound Porcello And Sox

  19-09-2015 03:52
  
  By IAN HARRISON  Associated Press
   
   TORONTO (AP) _ Marcus Stroman pitched seven innings to win his first home start in more than a year, Justin Smoak had two RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Friday night.
  Stroman (2-0), who returned last Saturday after tearing knee ligaments in spring training, started at Rogers Centre for the first time since Sept. 8, 2014, when he tossed a three-hitter against the Chicago Cubs.
  The right-hander, who beat the New Yor
  
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• One New London man is banking on having some of the best wings around

  19-09-2015 03:45
  
  NEW LONDON--It's officially football season, which means it's time to scope out the best place for big screens, beer, and the best chicken wings in town.
  A New London joint just won a prize from Buffalo, home of the chicken wing, for its secret recipe.
  On Bank Street sits the Hot Rod Cafe, which is ironically run by a former Wall Streeter who left the world of high finance to explore his passion of flats and drums. Rod Cornish, who owns the cafe with the famous wings, got his MBA in Michigan, b
  
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• Two Die In Route 66 Crash

  19-09-2015 03:17
  
  (Columbia,Conn./CBS Connecticut)  -Two people were killed and two suffered serious injuries  when a car and a tractor trailer collided. It happened shortly after 4 pm  Friday  on Route 66 in Columbia.
  One of the injured was flown to  a hospital, the other was taken by ambulance.
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• 3 Medical Marijuana Facilities in the Works

  19-09-2015 03:09
  
  The state has received 19 applications from groups hoping to open one of three new medical marijuana facilities in southern Connecticut.
  
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• Volunteers scrub veterans’ headstones on Day of Caring

  19-09-2015 03:01
  
  HARTFORD--Volunteers set out in Hartford on Friday for a good cause.
  Nearly 100 employees from Untied Healthcare showed up at Soldier's Field at Northwood Cemetery in Hartford to clean off thousands of veterans' headstones. It was all part of the annual Day of Caring, a program hosted by United Way in partnership with Family Day Foundation's Keney Park Sustainability Project, Friends of Keney Park and the city of Hartford.
  About 5,000 veterans are buried in the cemetery, some of which have been
  
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