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• Snow for Some Parts of Connecticut Thursday

  26-10-2016 23:50
  
  Well below average temperatures will lead to the season's first flakes for many midday Thursday.
  
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• Russia unveils ‘Satan 2’ missile that could wipe out France or Texas, report says

  26-10-2016 23:50
  
  A Russian missile design company has unveiled the first image of a new weapon in Russia’s arsenal: the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, nicknamed “Satan 2.” The RS-28 Sarmat rocket “is capable of wiping out parts of the earth the size of Texas or France,” Russian state news outlet Sputnik reported in May. The image was published by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau on its website. Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borsiov said the Sarmat warhead was capa
  
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• Uber driver’s search for stolen car leads her to murder scene

  26-10-2016 23:45
  
  MILWAUKEE — When an Uber driver’s car was stolen in Milwaukee, she decided to go out and find it herself, never imagining that she might become a murder witness in the process. Marie, who declined to give WITI-TV her last name, said her son was driving the car on Thursday when he left his keys and phone in the vehicle to run into a gas station. When he came out, Marie’s car was gone. Using an app, Marie tracked the missing phone — and […]
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Hell In A Cell

  26-10-2016 23:21
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  We’re on the verge of a historic moment in professional wrestling. At WWE Hell in a Cell, for the first time ever, two women will compete inside the brutal steel structure for which the pay-per-view is named. Having the RAW Women’s Championship defended in this fashion cements the fact that a new era is upon us. Sasha Banks and Charlotte have headlined events before, but nothing like this. The pressure they must feel is enormous.
  Something tells me they will not disa
  
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• NFL Picks Week 8: Patriots Exact Revenge On Bills While Lions Extend Winning Streak

  26-10-2016 23:15
  
  Bryan Altman
  Here’s where I differ from Ryan Fitzpatrick (I apologize in advance for the green and white tint to the start of this week’s piece): I, recognize that my picks have been sub-par for the last three weeks. 
  Because of that, if you decide to find another picker or place to take your advice from, I won’t blame you for doing so.  
  Would I be upset? Sure. (PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME, I NEED YOU!) 
  But that’s what happens when you don’t produce
  
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• Smoke from disabled Boston T train sends passengers running at Back Bay Station

  26-10-2016 23:13
  
  BOSTON–Chaos erupted at a Boston train station Wednesday afternoon after a T train began smoking. A train on the Orange Line was disabled at Boston’s Back Bay Station shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Video on Twitter shows that when the smoke started coming, some passengers began breaking train windows to escape, while others in less smoky cars were able to get out in an orderly fashion. The Orange Line is expecting “severe delays” due to the disabled train, and [&hell
  
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• Smoke from disabled Boston T train delays sends passengers running at Back Bay Station

  26-10-2016 23:13
  
  BOSTON–Chaos erupted at a Boston train station Wednesday afternoon after a T Line train began smoking. A train on the Orange Line was disabled at Boston’s Back Bay Station shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Video on Twitter shows that when the smoke started coming, some passengers began breaking train windows to escape, while others in less smoky cars were able to get out in an orderly fashion. The Orange Line is expecting “severe delays” due to the disabled train, [&hel
  
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• Observant Off-Duty Officer Helps Solve Shelton Burglary: PD

  26-10-2016 23:06
  
  An observant off-duty Shelton police officer helped solve a burglary Wednesday morning.Photo Credit: Shelton Police Department
  
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• Cold overnight, tracking snow in the northwest hills and heavy rain for Thursday

  26-10-2016 22:56
  
  The rumors are true! There IS a little snow in the forecast but only for a select few! The big story for most of Connecticut tomorrow will be rain, and a lot of it heading into tomorrow night. Temperatures will be cold tonight with 20’s and increasing clouds. It should be dry for the Thursday morning commute.  Shortly after that (mid-morning), snow will develop in the northwest hills with a wintry mix or rain developing for the rest of the state.  Any mix […
  
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• SkyWest pilot arrested after showing up drunk to Delta Connection flight, police say

  26-10-2016 22:42
  
  RAPID CITY, SD – A SkyWest Airlines pilot has been arrested for allegedly trying to fly a plane while under the influence. Rapid City police said the pilot, 38-year-old Russel Duszak, was scheduled to fly from Rapid City, South Dakota, to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he lives. Passengers waiting to board Delta Connection 4574 were delayed, however, after the airline announced a “crew member issue.” Airport officials said Duszak smelled of alcohol and authorit
  
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• 21-Year-Old Danbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Ponzi Scheme

  26-10-2016 22:36
  
  A 21-year-old Danbury man has been sentenced to federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the US Attorney’s office.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Hazmat, FBI respond to New Haven Register after suspicious white powdery substance found

  26-10-2016 22:04
  
  NEW HAVEN–The building that houses the New Haven Register’s newsroom has been evacuated after a suspicious substance was found. The FBI tells FOX 61 that a white powdery substance was discovered in the building, located at 100 Gando Drive in New Haven, which was subsequently evacuated around 2:20 p.m. The substance arrived in a letter or package, though it’s not yet known if USPS or a private delivery service brought it, or where it came from. The FBI, hazmat, New […]
  
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• Route 15 South Reopens in Meriden After Crash

  26-10-2016 22:03
  
  Route 15 south has reopened after LifeStar landed to transport a patient from a serious crash on I091, according to state police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• PAC Pulls Ad Linking Home Invasion Survivor To Trump, Attacks On Women

  26-10-2016 22:01
  
  PLAINVILLE, Conn. (AP) _ A political action committee says it’ll stop running an advertisement linking the survivor of a Connecticut home invasion to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.Dr. William Petit  is a Republican running for the state legislature from Plainville. On Wednesday he threatened to sue over the internet advertisement, which was paid for by the Labor United for Connecticut political action committee.
  The group’s ad reads, “Stop Donald Trump and R
  
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• Ad Links Home Invasion Survivor To Trump, Attacks On Women

  26-10-2016 22:01
  
  PLAINVILLE, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – The survivor of an infamous Connecticut home invasion that left his wife and daughters dead says he’s considering a lawsuit over a political advertisement linking him to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and “attacks on women and families.”
  Dr. William Petit is a Republican running for the state legislature from Plainville. On Wednesday he denounced the internet advertisement, which was paid for by the Labor United f
  
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• New Haven Police Arrest 2 on Gun Charges

  26-10-2016 21:36
  
  Two men were arrested after New Haven police spotted a loaded handgun in a car.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• FBI Investigating White Powder Mailed to New Haven Register

  26-10-2016 21:31
  
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation has responded to the New Haven Register building because of white powder that was mailed to them, according to New Haven police.
  
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• Route 15 South Closed in Meriden for LifeStar Landing

  26-10-2016 21:16
  
  Route 15 south is closed near where it intersects with Interstate 91 in Meriden while LifeStar lands transport a patient from a serious crash, according to state police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Granby Man Has Been Missing for 4 Days

  26-10-2016 21:11
  
  A Granby man has been missing for four days and police have issued a Silver Alert for him.Photo Credit: Silver Alert
  
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• 14 Arrested in New Haven Prostitution Sting

  26-10-2016 21:10
  
  New Haven police arrested 14 women on prostitution charges during a sting focused on the city’s illegal sex industry.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Person with serious injuries transported by Lifestar after crash on Route 15 south in Meriden

  26-10-2016 21:00
  
  MERIDEN — The southbound side of Route 15 in Meriden was closed Wednesday afternoon following a serious accident, but has completely reopened. It happened around 2:45 p.m. near Exit 17 off I-91 where the highway merges with Route 15. The highway was shutdown while a LifeStar helicopter landed to transport an injured victim to the hospital. The highways reopened, but traffic was still backed up in the area for several hours. One person had serious injuries.
  
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• Accident closes Route 15 south in Meriden

  26-10-2016 21:00
  
  MERIDEN — The southbound side of Route 15 in Meriden was closed Wednesday afternoon following a serious accident. It happened around 2:45 p.m. near Exit 17 off I-91 where the highway merges with Route 15. The highway was shutdown while a LifeStar helicopter landed to transport an injured victim to the hospital. I-91 has reopened. Drivers are asked to seek alternative routes and expect delays. Stay with FOX 61 as this story develops.
  
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• Accident causes delays on Route 15 south in Meriden

  26-10-2016 21:00
  
  MERIDEN — The southbound side of Route 15 in Meriden was closed Wednesday afternoon following a serious accident. It happened around 2:45 p.m. near Exit 17 off I-91 where the highway merges with Route 15. The highway was shutdown while a LifeStar helicopter landed to transport an injured victim to the hospital. The highways have reopened in the area but traffic is still backed up in the area. Drivers are asked to seek alternative routes and expect delays. Stay with FOX […]
  
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• Driver Flees After Hitting Woman in Hartford

  26-10-2016 20:41
  
  A 50-year-old woman was hit by a car that fled the scene in Hartford Monday and police are investigating.
  
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• Driver Charged in Connection With Death of Teen Who Drowned After Car Plunged Into Snow-Covered Pond

  26-10-2016 20:17
  
  A 21-year-old Massachusetts man who police said drove the car that plunged into a snow-covered pond in Union last winter, killing an 18-year-old woman, has been charged with negligent homicide with a motor...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com and Facebook
  
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• A Fast Track To Ruin? Amtrak Opponents Fear High-Speed Plans

  26-10-2016 19:45
  
  By SUSAN HAIGH and MATT O’BRIENAssociated Press
  OLD LYME, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — This quaint shoreline community, proud of its role as a nursery of American Impressionist art, fears the destruction of its heritage if a federal proposal to someday run an East Coast high-speed rail line through its historic center becomes reality.
  Residents of Old Lyme, population 7,600, have enlisted nearby communities in Connecticut and Rhode Island to stop a 50-mile portion of the proposed
  
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• CBS Sports’ Steve Tasker Talks Jags-Titans On TNF, More Week 8 Games

  26-10-2016 19:27
  
  By Danny Cox
  With Week 8 in the NFL upon us, the contenders have yet to really separate themselves from the pretenders. Many teams across both the AFC and NFC still have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. But many also face serious questions. All the divisions are still in play.
  On Thursday Night Football, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans are both looking to stay in striking distance of the Houston Texans in a bunched-up AFC South. Can underperforming young quarterbacks Bl
  
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• A fast track to ruin? Amtrak opponents fear high-speed plans in Old Lyme

  26-10-2016 19:27
  
  OLD LYME — Shoreline towns in Connecticut and Rhode Island are up in arms over a proposal to reroute high-speed Amtrak trains. The Federal Railroad Administration is moving closer to a recommendation on how to improve the capacity, speed and resiliency along the Northeast Rail corridor. The agency is expected to present its long-range vision by the end of this year for the nearly 500-mile-long corridor from Washington to Boston. The small community of Old Lyme, Connecticut, is leading
  
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• Danbury nanny accused of abusing kids opts for bench trial

  26-10-2016 19:02
  
  DANBURY — A Danbury nanny accused of abusing a 3-year-old girl and her 1-year-old twin siblings has opted for a bench trial. The News-Times reports 32-year-old Lidia Quilligana chose Tuesday to have a judge, not a jury, hear and review arguments in the case. Quilligana has pleaded not guilty to more than 20 counts of risk of injury to a minor and one count of first-degree assault. Police said Quilligana was arrested last year after she was caught on video beating […]
  
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• William Petit Calls Super PAC Ad 'Libel'

  26-10-2016 18:47
  
  Dr. William Petit blasted a political ad Wednesday that urged voters to "Stop Donald Trump and Republican William Petit's attack on women and families."Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Driver of Car Crushed Under Trailer Has Only Minor Injuries

  26-10-2016 18:42
  
  A car that became wedged under the trailer of a truck in Branford Wednesday morning was destroyed, but police said the driver sustained only minor injuries.Photo Credit: Branford Police
  
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• Republican candidate William Petit decries attack ad; Democrats say they had no involvement

  26-10-2016 18:25
  
  PLAINVILLE — An attack ad against Dr. William Petit has caused controversy in a race for the state legislature in Plainville. The ad shows a picture of GOP presidential  candidate, Donald Trump with the caption, “Stop Donald Trump and Republican William Petit’s attack on women and families. Vote November 8.” The ad was placed by the Labor United for Connecticut, a political action committee. The group received funds from various organizations including state lab
  
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• Dr. William Petit decries attack ad; Opponent says she had no involvement

  26-10-2016 18:25
  
  PLAINVILLE — An attack ad against Dr. William Petit has caused controversy in a race for the state legislature in Plainville. The ad shows a picture of GOP presidential  candidate, Donald Trump with the caption, “Stop Donald Trump and Republican William Petit’s attack on women and families. Vote November 8.” The ad was placed by the Labor United for Connecticut, a political action committee. The group received funds from various organizations including state lab
  
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• Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star vandalized with a sledgehammer

  26-10-2016 18:22
  
  LOS ANGELES – Donald Trump‘s name no longer appears on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after his star was defaced early Wednesday morning . The vandalism was reported around 6 a.m., according to Officer Norma Eisenman with the Los Angeles Police Department, but the damage was already done by the time officers arrived on scene. The real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate received the star, located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. near the Dolby Theater, in 2007 for his work [&hellip
  
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• Suspect Sought In Domestic Dispute

  26-10-2016 18:14
  
  (West Haven, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Police are on the lookout for a suspect in a domestic incident last night in West Haven.
  They say it occurred in the area of Second Avenue and Elm Street.
  The victim told police her ex-boyfriend, 38-year-old Brian Heyward, entered her vehicle and told her to drive at knifepoint.
  The victim was able to escape the vehicle and call 911.
  Police found the this morning but say Heyward is still on the run.
  He’s 5-foot-10, 165 pounds with black hair and
  
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• Danbury man convicted in brawl that left 17-year-old dead

  26-10-2016 18:06
  
  DANBURY — A Danbury man has been found guilty of manslaughter and other charges in connection with a December 2013 brawl that left a 17-year-old Danbury boy dead. The News-Times reports that 20-year-old Emanuel Harris was convicted Tuesday in the stabbing death of Luan Pitol and the slashing of another teen. Prosecutors said Harris and several friends armed themselves and ambushed the victims following a party. Several of the teens involved in the melee gave conflicting testimony, but two
  
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• Box truck crashes through fence and into river in Bristol

  26-10-2016 18:03
  
  BRISTOL — A 20-foot box truck crashed through the fence and into the Pequabuck River Wednesday morning in Bristol. It happened around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of Willis Street and Memorial Boulevard. The driver was able to get himself out of the truck and firefighters removed him from the river bed using ladders. Some fuel from the truck spilled into the water. Firefighters set up absorbent booms to contain the spill. DEEP also responded to the scene. The Pequabuck River [&hellip
  
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• Private service held for Middletown woman lost at sea in boat sinking

  26-10-2016 17:59
  
  HARTFORD — A memorial service was held for a Middletown woman lost at sea during a mother-and-son fishing trip. The Wednesday morning service at a Hartford church was organized by Linda Carman’s son, Nathan Carman, but her three sisters did not attend. Linda Carman’s sisters have questioned the timing of the service with the sinking still under investigation by multiple police agencies. Nathan Carman and his father, Clark Carman, spoke to FOX 61’s Erin Logan on his way ou
  
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• Insurance Market Summit coming to Hartford on November 10

  26-10-2016 17:53
  
  HARTFORD – The 5th Annual Insurance Market Summit is set for November in Hartford. The summit will explore the variety and magnitude of global forces – technological, geopolitical and regulatory – that are driving industries worldwide to maneuver, reinvent and evolve. The insurance industry particularly is being challenged by rapid change as they enter new areas of risk and opportunity. The full-day program on November 10 will explore industry shifts and showcase uniq
  
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• William Petit to Address Attack Ad Against Him

  26-10-2016 17:45
  
  Dr. William Petit is set to hold a news conference Wednesday to address what he said are campaign issues that have recently been raised by Democratic operatives against him.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• School Lockdown in New Haven Lifted

  26-10-2016 17:35
  
  Four New Haven public schools, as well as St. Francis School, were locked down as a precaution as New Haven Police assist West Haven police in the search for man who is accused of trying to carjack his...Photo Credit: West Haven Police
  
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• Truck Crash In Bristol

  26-10-2016 17:30
  
  (Bristol, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – A truck accident this morning in Bristol has left the driver injured.
  It was around 9:30 this morning.
  Bristol police were called to the area of Memorial Boulevard and Willis Street.
  Officers say the box truck crashed into the Pequabuck River.
  The driver sustained minor injuries.
  Investigators say it appears the driver somehow lost control of the truck leading to the mishap.
  The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was called to the sce
  
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• Soda Truck Lands in Pequabuck River in Bristol

  26-10-2016 17:27
  
  A box truck carrying soda went into the trout management area of Pequabuck River in Bristol around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and crews from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have been called...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Rain, Some Snow Begins Midday Thursday

  26-10-2016 17:20
  
  Well below average temperatures will lead to the season's first flakes for many Thursday morning.
  
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• Man Convicted In Deadly Brawl

  26-10-2016 17:20
  
  DANBURY, Conn. (AP) – A Connecticut man has been found guilty of manslaughter and other charges in connection with a December 2013 brawl that left a 17-year-old Danbury boy dead.
  The News-Times reports (http://bit.ly/2f7eoHu ) that 20-year-old Emanuel Harris was convicted Tuesday in the stabbing death of Luan Pitol and the slashing of another teen.
  Prosecutors say Harris and several friends armed themselves and ambushed the victims following a party.
  Several of the teens involved in the me
  
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• Memorial Service For Woman Lost At Sea

  26-10-2016 17:07
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A memorial service is taking place for a Connecticut woman lost at sea during a mother-and-son fishing trip.
  The Wednesday morning service at a Hartford church was organized by Linda Carman’s son, Nathan Carman, but her three sisters were not planning to attend.Linda Carman’s sisters have questioned the timing of the service with the sinking still under investigation by multiple police agencies.
  Nathan Carman and his father, Clark Carman, declined to comm
  
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• Suspect in West Haven Domestic Violence Case on the Loose

  26-10-2016 17:04
  
  West Haven Police are searching for a man who’s accused of trying to carjack his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint last night.Photo Credit: West Haven Police
  
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• Four Big Games To Watch This College Football Saturday

  26-10-2016 16:47
  
  Ryan Mayer
  The first rankings from the College Football Playoff committee are set to be released next Tuesday, November 1st. As always, let me remind you not to freak out if your favorite team is outside of the Top 4. Each of the first two years of the playoff system has featured multiple teams in the top four spots that ended up not in the final rankings. Last year, LSU (#2) and Ohio State (#3) were both featured in the rankings and neither made it. In 2014, three teams, Mississippi S
  
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• Defense Sec’y Orders Halt On Bonus Repayments

  26-10-2016 16:46
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered the Pentagon to stop seeking repayments of enlistment bonuses given to California National Guard members who served overseas.
  His decision comes in the wake of angry reaction from members of Congress who demanded he relieve the burden on the Guard members. And the White House said President Barack Obama has warned the Defense Department not to “nickel and dime” service members who were victims of fraud by overzealous
  
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• Metro-North Back on Schedule After Truck Crash

  26-10-2016 16:34
  
  Metro-North service on the New Haven Line was delayed after a tractor-trailer hit the Beardsley Avenue overpass in Milford, but service is back to normal.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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