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• New Jersey football star dies after sustaining injury during game

  26-09-2015 23:46
  
  WARREN HILLS, N.J. – A quarterback for a New Jersey high school football team died after leaving the game with an injury, the school announced. Evan Murray, a senior at Warren Hills Regional High School in northwest New Jersey, died Friday night, officials said. Gary R. Bowen, interim superintendent of the Warren Hills Regional School […]
  
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• Secretary of State Merrill Unable to Approve Mayor Finch

  26-09-2015 23:45
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Secretary of the State Denise Merrill says stateelection law forbids her office from approving Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch as acandidate for the Job Creation Party, despite its endorsement of Finch forre-election after he lost the Democratic primary.
  Merrill said Friday that while she strongly supports minor party access to theNovember ballot, Job Creation Party members missed a Sept. 2 deadline to send anofficial candidate endorsement to her office. Her office received a
  
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• Police on the lookout for women who stole TVs from Waterford Walmart

  26-09-2015 23:34
  
  WATERFORD – On Saturday, police said two women walked into the Waterford Wal-Mart and picked out a 40-inch flat screen TV. They removed the spider-wrap security device and walk out of the store with the TV without making any attempt to pay for it, according to police. They changed clothes, re-entered the store and selected […]
  
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• Police: Former Hartford Clerk Stole Marijuana, Pills

  26-09-2015 22:51
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former civilian employee of the Hartford police department has been arrested on charges she stole marijuana and pills from the department’s property room.
  Authorities say 40-year-old Liza Aponte turned herself into police on Wednesday. She’s charged with larceny and unlawful removal of records.
  Police say Aponte stole three bags of property from the police department’s property room. She oversaw the room that stores evidence including drugs, mone
  
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• Watch live: Pope Francis takes stage at family festival

  26-09-2015 22:50
  
  PHILADELPHIA – Pope Francis has taken the stage at a festival hosted by the worldwide Catholic gathering that brought him to Philadelphia. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families festival Saturday on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where he will meet with families from the U.S., Australia, Ukraine, Jordan, Nigeria, and his homeland of Argentina. The families […]
  
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• Watch live: Pope Francis hears from families, musical acts

  26-09-2015 22:50
  
  PHILADELPHIA – Seated on stage, Pope Francis heard from families from around the world and listening to musical performances at a festival hosted by the worldwide Catholic gathering that brought him to Philadelphia. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families festival Saturday, where he is meeting with families from the U.S., Australia, Ukraine, Jordan, […]
  
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• Comedian Jim Gaffigan preps for biggest gig — opening for the Pope

  26-09-2015 22:50
  
  PHILADELPHIA – Ahead of Pope Francis’ appearance Saturday at the Festival of Families, comedian Jim Gaffigan was prepping for his big gig — opening for the pontiff. Gaffigan, a devout Catholic, performs clean comedy and said “the pressure is on” for this show. Asked how he landed the role, Gaffigan joked, “I think they searched […]
  
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• Reynolds Leads Undefeated Navy Past UConn, 28-18

  26-09-2015 22:37
  
  EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds ran 28 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score as Navy beat UConn 28-18 on Saturday
  The win is the seventh in a row for the Midshipmen, who are 3-0 for the first time since 2006.
  Reynolds had touchdown runs of 10, 4 and 10 yards to give him 73 for his career, second in NCAA history behind former Wisconsin star Monte Ball, who ran for 77.
  The senior threw the ball just four times, but completed three
  
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• Crash Closes Route 8 in Watertown

  26-09-2015 22:35
  
  Route 8 is shut down both ways in Watertown due to a one-car accident.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Rapper Fetty Wap hospitalized after motorcycle, car collide

  26-09-2015 22:07
  
  PATERSON, N.J. — Authorities say rapper Fetty Wap has been injured in a motorcycle crash in his northern New Jersey hometown. Paterson Police Director Jerry Speziale said the 25-year-old Wap was being treated at a hospital for undisclosed injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car Saturday afternoon. Wap’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. The […]
  
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• Adorable boy hits baseball, stops at first base to tell dad ‘I love you’

  26-09-2015 21:56
  
  An adorable video shows a boy hitting the baseball in his Little League game — and then stopping at first base to tell his coach, who is also his dad, “I love you.” “Hey,” the boy said. “I have to tell you something. I like you. I love you.” After a quick hug, the boy took […]
  
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• National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

  26-09-2015 21:25
  
  Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Photo Credit: NBC 7
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg says Internet access can end poverty

  26-09-2015 21:14
  
  NEW YORK — The key to ending extreme poverty? Internet access, according to Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook CEO called for greater global Internet access on Saturday during a speech at the United Nations. “When communities are connected, we can lift them out of poverty,” he said. “We can and must do more.” Zuckerberg said Facebook […]
  
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• 4 Hospitalized, Including Baby, After Meriden Crash

  26-09-2015 21:06
  
  Several people, including a baby, were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after four cars collided on Route 15 northbound near the intersection of Interstate 691 northbound in Meriden, according to...
  
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• Worker Hit by Falling Brick Still in Critical Condition

  26-09-2015 20:19
  
  A construction worker remains in critical condition Saturday after he was hit by a falling brick at construction site Tuesday morning in Hartford, according to the fire department.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• First Responders Practice Responding to Simulated Plane Accident

  26-09-2015 19:42
  
  Saturday, the skills of first responders were put to the test during a drill that simulated a plane accident at Bradley International Airport.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Family receives two life-saving donations days apart

  26-09-2015 18:42
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Today was a day AJ Brann and his wife Jessica weren’t sure they would ever see. After losing their oldest son Taylor in 2012 to a rare kidney disease when he was just 5 years old, their two other children were also diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, for which there is no […]
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting That Injured Bridgeport Woman

  26-09-2015 18:35
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Bridgeport police are investigating after a woman was shot and wounded.
  Officers responding to a call found the women near Madison Avenue and George Street at about 9:15 p.m. Friday. She has been shot in the right leg and right arm.
  Police say the woman is being treated at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
  Police said they are looking for two men in connection with the shooting. They described the suspects as tall black men, one who was wearing a black hooded jacket a
  
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• Connecticut Agency Announces Fall Hunting Season Dates

  26-09-2015 18:31
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is announcing dates for the state’s upcoming fall firearms hunting season.
  The turkey season is scheduled to open on Oct. 3 and continue through Oct. 31, while the regular waterfowl season opens statewide on Oct. 7.
  Small game hunting season opens at 7 a.m. on Oct. 17 for pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse, chukar partridge and cottontail rabbit. Meanwhile, the statewide firearms deer hunting se
  
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• A Few Showers Possible Early Next Week

  26-09-2015 18:19
  
  The quiet weather continues across Connecticut with high pressure in command and with nice weather for attending fall fairs in the area.Photo Credit: Tyler JankoskiThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Firearms Hunting Season Dates Announced

  26-09-2015 18:03
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is announcing dates for the state’s upcoming fall firearms hunting season.
  The turkey season is scheduled to open on Oct. 3 and continue through Oct. 31, while the regular waterfowl season opens statewide on Oct. 7.
  Small game hunting season opens at 7 a.m. on Oct. 17 for pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse, chukar partridge and cottontail rabbit.
  Meanwhile, the statewide firearms deer hunting sea
  
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• Drinking Water Funds In Limbo

  26-09-2015 17:50
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – It’s questionable whether Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration will ultimately borrow $50 million to help fix aging drinking water infrastructure across Connecticut.
  Some public water systems are counting on the state grants to make needed repairs.
  Connecticut has nearly $3.6 billion of infrastructure improvement needs, including replacement of aging water mains that date back 100 years.
  Office of Policy and Management spokesman Gian-Carl Casa said the
  
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• Police Seek Men Who Shot Woman in Bridgeport: PD

  26-09-2015 17:46
  
  Bridgeport police are seeking two men who shot a woman in the city late Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Cop Impersonator Threatens to Shoot Cabbie: PD

  26-09-2015 17:07
  
  Police arrested a man Wednesday who is accused of impersonating a police officer and threatening to shoot a taxi cab driver while yelling at him for blocking in his car while waiting to pick up a customer...Photo Credit: Orange Police Department
  
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• Watch live: Pope speaks at Independence Mall

  26-09-2015 14:53
  
  PHILADELPHIA – The crowd erupted as Pope Francis arrived at Independence Mall in his white popemobile for a speech on religious freedom and immigration. Francis waved as he was driving along Market Street in Philadelphia in the open, converted Jeep Wrangler. Bodyguards passed one baby after another to Francis so he could kiss their foreheads. […]
  
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• Pope urges Americans to remember their past

  26-09-2015 14:53
  
  PHILADELPHIA – Pope Francis said that Americans need to remember history to avoid repeating past mistakes and that people of all faiths should join together to call for respect and dignity of others. Francis spoke in front of about 40,000 people Saturday in front of Independence Hall. He says visiting the area where the country […]
  
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• Pope tells immigrants not to be discouraged

  26-09-2015 14:53
  
  PHILADELPHIA – Pope Francis said that America’s immigrant community should not to be discouraged by hardships and should be responsible citizens. Francis delivered a speech on religious freedom and immigration in front of about 40,000 people at Independence Hall Saturday. He implored the immigrants in the crowd to be proud of their heritage and to […]
  
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• Pope Francis continues his U.S. visit Saturday

  26-09-2015 14:53
  
  NEW YORK — Latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times local: 10:20 a.m. Pope Francis is set to celebrate Mass in front of 1,600 people at Philadelphia’s main Catholic cathedral. Francis pulled up in front of the Cathedral Basilica Sts. Peter and Paul Saturday morning in his black Fiat after […]
  
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• Live Coverage: Pope Francis continues his U.S. visit Saturday

  26-09-2015 14:53
  
  NEW YORK — Latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times local: 10:20 a.m. Pope Francis is set to celebrate Mass in front of 1,600 people at Philadelphia’s main Catholic cathedral. Francis pulled up in front of the Cathedral Basilica Sts. Peter and Paul Saturday morning in his black Fiat after […]
  
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• Bradley Airport hosts mass-casualty drill

  26-09-2015 14:04
  
  WINDSOR LOCKS — Bradley International Airport will serve as a staging area for a mass-casualty drill on Saturday. The drill, which simulates an aircraft accident, involves 25 different emergency response agencies and over one hundred people. These drills must be performed every three years as a requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration. Local residents and […]
  
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• A blend of sun & clouds, pleasant weekend

  26-09-2015 14:00
  
  HARTFORD —   Looks like another decent day shaping up for the fall festivities such as the Big E and the UCONN Football game.  High pressure will be in control as it sinks south over the weekend, keeping the dry conditions in place.  However, clouds associated with a storm along the southeast coast will dim […]
  
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• Man threatens taxicab driver, impersonates police officer

  26-09-2015 13:32
  
  ORANGE — Police arrest a man after he threatened to shoot a taxi cab driver and impersonated a police officer. According to authorities, Anthony White, 48, of Derby, had gotten into an argument with a taxicab driver at 240 Indian River Road. White felt that the taxi had blocked his vehicle. White followed the taxicab […]
  
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• Derby man threatens cab driver, impersonates cop

  26-09-2015 13:32
  
  ORANGE — Police arrest a man after he threatened to shoot a taxi cab driver and impersonated a police officer. According to authorities, Anthony White, 48, of Derby, had gotten into an argument with a taxicab driver at 240 Indian River Road. White felt that the taxi had blocked his vehicle. White followed the taxicab […]
  
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• Poor Viewing Conditions Likely for Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

  26-09-2015 13:19
  
  A storm will spread clouds over the region and potentially obscure the first supermoon lunar eclipse in more than 30 years.Photo Credit: Tyler JankoskiThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: Luke Bronin post-primary

  26-09-2015 11:32
  
  HARTFORD – He’s being called Hartford’s mayor-in-waiting, after a victorious primary night a nd celebrating with supporters. Upstart candidate Luke Bronin is widely expected to be Hartford’s next mayor. He won the Democratic primary decisively and incumbent Pedro Segarra recently withdrew from the race in a city dominated by Democrats. So what’s next for Luke Bronin? He’s still […]
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: Longtime Hartford councilman Ken Kennedy

  26-09-2015 11:32
  
  HARTFORD – Stan chats with longtime Hartford city councilman Ken Kennedy. After November, he’ll be out of office for the first time in 14 years and Stan gets his thoughts on what Hartford needs now with new leadership coming in.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: More with Luke Bronin post-primary

  26-09-2015 11:31
  
  HARTFORD – He’s being called Hartford’s mayor-in-waiting, after a victorious primary night a nd celebrating with supporters. Upstart candidate Luke Bronin is widely expected to be Hartford’s next mayor. He won the Democratic primary decisively and incumbent Pedro Segarra recently withdrew from the race in a city dominated by Democrats. So what’s next for Luke […]
  
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• Duda, Mets Cut Magic Number To 1 With 12-5 Win Over Reds

  26-09-2015 05:15
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Lucas Duda hit a pair of three-run homers on Friday night, and Noah Syndergaard dominated with his 99 mph fastball while pitching into the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that moved them to the verge of their first playoff spot since 2006.
  The Mets’ magic number for clinching the NL East was reduced to one with Washington’s 8-2 loss to Philadelphia.
  Duda was the catalyst as New York stretched its road winnin
  
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• Sabathia Gives Up Costly Homers, Yanks Lose 5-2 To White Sox

  26-09-2015 05:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia gave up two costly homers in the seventh inning and prized rookie Carlos Rodon pitched out of trouble all night as the Chicago White Sox damaged New York’s playoff drive Friday with a 5-2 victory over the Yankees.
  Mike Olt hit a tiebreaking shot off Sabathia that soared into the second deck in left field. One out later, No. 9 batter Gordon Beckham homered off Sabathia (5-10).
  The Yankees fell four games behind first-place Toronto in the AL East after the
  
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• Hill Pitches 2-Hit Shutout And Fans 10, Red Sox Beat Orioles

  26-09-2015 04:54
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Rich Hill had to first show he could be a starter again in, of all places, the independent league.
  He’s certainly proving it in the big leagues, too.
  Hill kept up his startling comeback, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 10 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 7-0 Friday night.
  “As a reliever,” Hill said when asked if any majors’ team showed interest. “No team would take a chance as a starter without going to play independent baseball, re
  
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• Durham celebrates 96th annual agricultural fair

  26-09-2015 04:33
  
  DURHAM — The Friday night lights shined brightly at the Durham Fairgrounds as thousands came to kick off a weekend of fried foods, animals, rides and games. “We have something for everyone,” remarked Debbie Huscher, the fair’s marketing sirector. One of the biggest attractions this year is a record breaking pumpkin and monster watermelon, which tipped […]
  
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• City of Hartford employee arrested for stealing marijuana from police evidence

  26-09-2015 04:18
  
  HARTFORD–Police have arrested a former city employee on charges that she On August 18, a supervisor for the Hartford Police Department’s property room realized during a routine audit of property that at least one bag of marijuana submitted as “found property” was missing. The supervisor was able to determine that a civilian city of Hartford clerk […]
  
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• $50 Million Facility Coming to Waterbury

  26-09-2015 03:57
  
  Waterbury officials joined executives from King Industries to break ground Friday on an office park just steps away from Route 8.
  
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• Hartford Clerk Stole Pot, Pills From Police Property Room: Cops

  26-09-2015 03:50
  
  A former city of Hartford employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing marijuana and pills from the police department's property room, which she was responsible for overseeing.
  
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• Best hits: celebrating ‘one hit wonder’ day with our favorite songs

  26-09-2015 03:28
  
  In celebration of one hit wonder day, we put together a list of some of our favorite songs. To get on the list, the band can only have had one song make it into the Top 40 in the United States. So these are our favorites, but what are yours? Share them with us on […]
  
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• Waterford kids do the Nae Nae to Whip pediatric cancer

  26-09-2015 02:51
  
  WATERFORD — By now you’ve seen the “Watch Me” video or at least heard the song (Watch me whip, watch me nae nae, anyone)? Most aren’t sure what it means, but at Oswegatchie Elementary School in Waterford, students know it stands for. The kindergartners through fifth-graders have worked on all the song’s moves for weeks […]
  
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• Several Hospitalized, Including Baby, After Meriden Crash

  26-09-2015 02:44
  
  Route 15 North in Meriden is closed after a serious multivehicle crash and there are reports that an infant is trapped, according to state police.
  
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• Connecticut Pilgrims Travel to Philadelphia to See Pope

  26-09-2015 02:44
  
  Among the pilgrims lining up to take a bus to Philadelphia from Our Lady of Pompeii Church in East Haven Friday morning were friends who have been on past trips to see the pope together.
  
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• NFL Asks For Expedited Appeal of ‘Deflategate’ Ruling

  26-09-2015 02:42
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an expedited hearing in its appeal of a federal judge’s decision to nix New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s “Deflategate” suspension.
  League attorneys said in a filing Friday afternoon that the appeal is important to resolve quickly because it deals with how the league and the players’ union work together under the collective bargaining agreement.
  Oral arguments would be hear
  
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• Police: Woman Stabbed In Random Attack Outside Drug Store

  26-09-2015 02:40
  
  WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a mentally ill woman stabbed a victim multiple times in the head in what appeared to be a random attack outside a Connecticut drug store. The victim survived.
  Authorities say a 27-year-old woman left a CVS in West Hartford at about 1 a.m. Friday when the other woman stabbed her in the head several times with a 8- to 10-inch knife. The victim was treated at a hospital and discharged.
  Fifty-eight-year-old Gloria Drummer of West Hartford was charged wit
  
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