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• State Troopers Play Santa at Connecticut Children's

  20-12-2016 23:56
  
  Christmas came early Tuesday morning at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, with some very deserving kids getting presents from folks dressed not in red and white, but rather, blue and gray.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Rest may not be best for kids after concussion, new study says

  20-12-2016 23:51
  
  After a concussion, most pediatricians recommend that teens and children rest until all their symptoms disappear. A new study questions this advice. Compared with those who rested, children who began physical activity within seven days of an injury reduced their risk of persistent postconcussive symptoms, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “We know that there are hundreds of thousands of pediatric emergency visits across North Americ
  
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• Local restaurant owners pay employees well above new minimum wage starting Jan. 1

  20-12-2016 23:38
  
  NEW BRITAIN — At the start of the new year, Connecticut’s minimum wage will go from $9.60 an hour to $10.10. But some area business owners have already taken that step, and then some, and they’re getting some backlash for it. Cafe Beauregard in New Britain pays its employees above minimum wage. That’s why in Mach 2014 President Barack Obama stopped there for lunch before delivering a speech about minimum wage at Central Connecticut State University. Days later at the [&he
  
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• I-395 south reopens in Waterford after dump truck overturns

  20-12-2016 23:38
  
  WATERFORD — A crash closed I-395 Tuesday evening during rush hour, causing traffic delays. Shortly before 5 p.m. a dump truck overturned on I-395 southbound, between exits 5 and 2 in the area of Waterford. The Department of Transportation expected the scene to clear up within about three hours, and at least one lane reopened before 6 p.m. No word on what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt. Stay with FOX 61 for updates.
  
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• I-395 south closed in Waterford after dump truck overturns

  20-12-2016 23:38
  
  WATERFORD — A crash closed I-395 Tuesday evening during rush hour, causing traffic delays. Shortly before 5 p.m. a dump truck overturned on I-395 southbound, between exits 5 and 2 in the area of Waterford. The Department of Transportation expected the scene to clear up within about three hours. Stay with FOX 61 for updates.
  
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• Hartford Stadium: Problems, A Promised Opening Day

  20-12-2016 23:37
  
  (CBS Connecticut) — An insurance company now overseeing the troubled Dunkin’ Donuts Park construction project today told the Hartford Stadium Authority that the park will be ready for opening day in April. But officials working on behalf of the company also described problems with the project
  Arch Insurance consultant Michael Spinelli described problems that need to be fixed, including fire insulation that was absent in some areas.
  “Wherever there was structural steel has to be
  
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• Shelton Police Arrest 2 on Prostitution Charges

  20-12-2016 23:31
  
  Shelton police have arrested two people on prostitution charges after hotel employees noticed a lot of foot traffic in and out of one room Monday.Photo Credit: Shelton Police Department
  
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• Boston Shooting Survivor Claims Hernandez Pulled The Trigger

  20-12-2016 23:21
  
  BOSTON (AP) _ A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as the person who pulled the trigger.
  Prosecutors asked Raychides Sanches during a pretrial hearing to describe the chaotic scene the night of July 16, 2012.
  Sanches said he had been a passenger in a car stopped at a light in the city’s South End when an SUV pulled up. He said someone from the SUV said “What’s up, negroes?” and
  
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• QU offers high school students interactive workshop to explore STEM career options

  20-12-2016 23:13
  
  HAMDEN — Encouraging students to play video games to teach them about career options? That’s what Quinnipiac University is doing this week in one of several interactive workshops designed to introduce more than  300 Connecticut high school students to career pathways in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Learning about a career industrial engineering through gaming was indeed an attention grabber. “And the fact that this is about zombies,
  
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• Mortgage broker, anonymous businessman donate gifts for foster kids

  20-12-2016 23:02
  
  MIDDLETOWN — Some community supporters are playing Santa for a number of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families this Christmas week. Every effort was made to make sure kids living at the Solnit Center, which cares for some children who were neglected or abused, got gifts this year. “Today we’re here to celebrate what the community gives back,” said Michelle Sarofin, the superintendent of the Solnit Center. In the faci
  
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• Malloy’s Office Says Current Deficit Declines $26 million

  20-12-2016 22:48
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget office says cost-cutting measures have helped to reduce the current fiscal year’s projected budget deficit by approximately $26 million.
  In a letter released Tuesday to state Comptroller Kevin Lembo, the Democrat’s Office of Policy Management predicts the fiscal year will end June 30 with a $41.6 million operating deficit. Last month, the shortfall was projected to be nearly $68 million.
  
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• Bradley Airport Ranks Low in Nationwide Customer Survey

  20-12-2016 22:30
  
  Bradley International Airport ranked towards the bottom of a new survey of passengers satisfaction with the airports in North America. Bradley Airport came in tied for second-worst among medium-sized airports...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Police Return To Home Of Windsor Man Killed In 2013

  20-12-2016 22:17
  
  WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – Police have returned to the home of a Connecticut man whose 2013 killing remains unsolved and whose daughter is presumed dead after her boat sank earlier this year.
  The Hartford Courant reports (http://cour.at/2gZbdxf) that Windsor police were seen at the house of John Chakalos Tuesday as they continue to revisit the coldcase.
  The FBI and other agencies earlier this month searched an abandoned property in Spofford, New Hampshire owned by the Chakalos’ family.
  Ch
  
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• Amy Schumer buys back family farm as gift for father 25 years after family went bankrupt

  20-12-2016 22:14
  
  LOS ANGELES — Amy Schumer gave her father an early holiday gift by buying back the farm her family once owned. Schumer posted to Instagram on Monday of her delivering the news to her father on a video call. She also posted a video of herself walking through a cornfield on the farm when she was a child. In 2013, the comedian told The New York Times that her family went bankrupt when she was 9. “We lost the farm […]
  
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• Former Attorney Going To Prison For Stealing From Clients

  20-12-2016 22:10
  
  (CBS Connecticut) – Former New Haven attorney Terence Hawkins has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling from clients.
  State prosecutors say Hawkins, 60, must also make his “best efforts” to pay nearly $415,000 to the state’s Client Security Fund, which was used to reimburse some victims.
  According to arrest documents, Hawkins stole or misappropriated at least $450,000 in client funds.
  In addition to the prison time, Hawkins has been sentenced to five years
  
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• Reporter asks Twitter to help identify user who sent image intended to trigger a seizure

  20-12-2016 21:54
  
  DALLAS — A Newsweek reporter who has epilepsy is seeking information from Twitter in his effort to find out the identity of a person he says sent him an image intended to trigger a seizure. The image in question — which included a strobe effect and the words, “You deserve a seizure for your posts” — was apparently sent in response to Kurt Eichenwald’s outspoken criticism of President-elect Donald Trump. Eichenwald said in court documents that the image effecti
  
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• Seymour Police Radio Frequency Hacked

  20-12-2016 21:50
  
  Someone hacked the Seymour Police Department’s radio frequency on Tuesday and the police chief has contacted the Federal Communications Commission to help find out who did it.Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area, File
  
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• December 19 – 24

  20-12-2016 21:40
  
  Tuesday, December 20 To donate to the Solnit Center and foster kids, email [email protected] If you’re traveling through Bradley this week, expect long lines. Check arrivals and departures to be on time.
  
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• 9 Non-Fiction Books To Give As Presents This Year

  20-12-2016 21:11
  
  Finding great gifts for everyone on your list can be as simple as stopping by your nearest bookstore. From music lovers and to aspiring entrepreneurs, to science buffs and movie-goers, these bestsellers from our sister company, Simon & Schuster, are sure to make it to the top of many holiday wish lists this year.
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  Born To Run
  by Bruce Springsteen
  For seven years, Bruce Springsteen devoted himself to writing his memoir, Born to Run. Now, fans of the Boss
  
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• Route 8 north reopens in Naugatuck after a tractor trailer crash with possible injuries

  20-12-2016 21:08
  
  NAUGATUCK — A crash on Route 8 northbound in Naugatuck is caused a lot of traffic on Tuesday afternoon, but was cleared up quickly. The road was shut down near Exit 26 around 3 p.m. after a car and tractor trailer crashed, but the right lane quickly reopened. The full highway reopened in about 30 minutes. State Police say that there may be some injured victims involved in the crash, but did not have further information. Stay with FOX 61 […]
  
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• Route 8 north congested in Naugatuck after a tractor trailer crash with possible injuries

  20-12-2016 21:08
  
  NAUGATUCK — A crash on Route 8 northbound in Naugatuck is causing a lot of traffic on Tuesday afternoon. The road was shut down near Exit 26 around 3 p.m. after a car and tractor trailer crashed, but the right lane quickly reopened. There was still a lot of congestion. State Police say that there may be some injured victims involved in the crash, but did not have further information. Stay with FOX 61 for updates.
  
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• Convicted rapist arrested after attacking woman walking home from Fairfield train station

  20-12-2016 21:03
  
  FAIRFIELD —  A man who is registered as a sex offender and was just recently released from prison is now accused of sexually assaulting another woman. Police arrested Michael Fontaine, 48, on Saturday about an hour and a half after a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted and robbed at knife point. At 10:19 p.m. on Saturday, Fairfield police got a 911 call from a woman about the armed assault, which occurred on the 600 block of Reef Road. […]
  
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• Former New Haven Attorney Sentenced for Embezzling from Clients

  20-12-2016 20:42
  
  A former New Haven attorney has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from client funds, according to the state division of criminal justice.
  
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• Car That Hit Man in Hamden Found: Police

  20-12-2016 20:20
  
  Hamden police said they have located the vehicle that left the scene after hitting a 58-year-old pedestrian early Sunday morning.
  
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• Thousands Flock to Bethlehem, CT

  20-12-2016 20:18
  
  It’s been a Christmas tradition since the 1930s to travel to the little town of Bethlehem – Connecticut – to mail out Christmas gifts and card and the post office is busy with thousands of people coming in.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Alert Canceled for 6-Month-Old West Haven Girl

  20-12-2016 20:18
  
  Police have canceled a Silver Alert for a 6-month-old baby girl from West Haven. West Haven police said the alert for Ariza Cirino was issued due to a custodial issue and she was not in danger.
  
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• NEW EPISODE: Computer Talk – The Yahoo Hack & More

  20-12-2016 20:12
  
  Erik and Bob take your technology questions on an all new episode of Computer Talk. Over one billion Yahoo! accounts were hacked—what should you do?  And word of warning– MacOS encryption can be hacked if it’s not updated. More hacking updates– an Ameriprise leak exposes millions of dollars of users’ accounts, and we’ve got details.
  And Verizon plans to disable the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7’s, while Tesla will charge users who linger at charging stat
  
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• NEW EPISODE: Voices Of Recovery – Vincent’s Road To Recovery

  20-12-2016 20:06
  
  Hosts Ann Baldwin, President and CEO of Baldwin Media and Phil Valentine, Executive Director of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), speak with guest Vincent about his history of substance abuse that began with using marijuana at a young age and progressed to heroin use.
  Hear Vincent’s story and about his extraordinary road to recovery on this segment of Voices of Recovery!
  
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• NEW EPISODE: Pet Talk – Dog Tips For Snow and Cold Weather

  20-12-2016 20:05
  
  This week’s behavior edition includes tips for your dog in snow and cold weather, the limitations of food reward training and the value of physically positioning as a training tool.
  Plus, an answer to the a question involving a 9 year old Border Terrier’s behavior around new grandchildren. And suggestions about boosting a 13 year old dog’s diet… Laurie shared some of the supplements and additions she uses with her dogs.
  And learn the story of Sigmund Freud’s chow d
  
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• NEW EPISODE: Law Talk – Winter Weather Injury Claims & More

  20-12-2016 20:03
  
  Attorney John Matulis answers your legal questions on WTIC’s Law Talk.  Topics of discussion include Winter weather-related personal injury claims:  how to make them and how to defeat them.
  Plus, information on the confidentiality of medical records, and can you sue your doctor if his nurse accidentally sends your (embarrassing) medical records to your co-workers?
  And we look at employee rights of privacy in the workplace (more imaginary than real), and how to reduce the legal fe
  
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• NEW EPISODE: Money Wisdom – The Right Amount of Market Volatility

  20-12-2016 20:01
  
  Joel Johnson talks about market volatility– how much of it should we expect in the coming years?  And how can we appropriately invest to be sure that we’re exposed to the right amount of volatility?
  Find out from the experts on an all new Money Wisdom:
  
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• Complaints About Skimmers at Gas Pumps on the Rise

  20-12-2016 19:49
  
  Criminals are taking advantage of people by placing skimmers on gas pumps and state officials are issuing a warning, and some tips, so that you don’t fall victim.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Murphy Hopes Trump To Use Law To Combat Russian Fake News

  20-12-2016 19:34
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will use the $160 million included in legislation he co-sponsored to combat propaganda by foreign antagonists, particularly the Russians.
  The Democrat said Tuesday that Trump’s State Department officials could choose to spend the money elsewhere, such as combating propaganda waged by the Islamic State group. But Murphy says it’s crucial the
  
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• Hamden police find car involved in fatal hit-and-run

  20-12-2016 18:58
  
  HAMDEN — Hamden Police have found a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run. On Sunday December 11, police responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a crash on Dixwell Avenue. They found Harris Tendler, 58, of Hamden, dead. They said he was trying to cross the road when he was hit by a car driving north. At the time, police said the driver, a 70-year-old from Bridgeport, stopped immediately and called emergency personnel. But Wednesday, police said surveillance footage from […]
  
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• Police Find Car That Left Scene After Hitting Man in Hamden: Police

  20-12-2016 18:18
  
  Hamden police said they have located the vehicle that left the scene after hitting a 58-year-old pedestrian early Sunday morning.
  
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• Oh’ Little Town of Bethlehem, Connecticut Is Popular at Christmas Time

  20-12-2016 18:05
  
  It’s been a Christmas tradition since the 1930s to travel to the little town of Bethlehem – Connecticut – to mail out Christmas gifts and card and the post office is busy with thousands of people coming in.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Board to Consider Staff Cuts, More Fees for Avon Schools

  20-12-2016 18:03
  
  The Avon Public Schools Board of Education will review a budget proposal Tuesday that could have ramifications for students, staff and sports programs.Photo Credit: Shutterstock / maroke
  
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• Red Sox Hurler Buchholz Shipped To Phillies

  20-12-2016 18:02
  
  BOSTON (AP) – The Red Sox have traded right-hander Clay Buchholz to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league second baseman Josh Tobias.
  Buchholz was the odd man out in a Boston rotation that added Chris Sale this offseason.
  Now 32, Buchholz pitched a no-hitter in 2007 in his second major league game.
  He is a two-time All-Star but he has been inconsistent through his career.
  In all, he is 81-61 with a 3.96 ERA in parts of 10 big league seasons.
  He was 8-10 with a 4.78 ERA this year.
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• Officials: Pay Inside, Not At The Pump

  20-12-2016 17:49
  
  MANCHESTER, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – With millions of Americans hitting the road for the holidays, Connecticut consumer protection commissioners are warning motorists about an uptick in the number of bank card skimming devices found on gas pumps.
  Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris says his office has investigated approximately 30 cases so far this year– roughly double what the agency handled in 2015.
  Harris says skimming devices that steal your bank informa
  
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• New Charges For Convicted Rapist

  20-12-2016 17:40
  
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) – A convicted rapist who had just been released from prison is facing new charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and robbing a woman at knifepoint as she walked from a Fairfield train station.
  Michael Fontaine was held on $500,000 bond at his arraignment Monday on charges including first-degree sexual assault and first-degree robbery.
  Police say the 48-year-old New Haven man attacked the woman on Saturday night.
  Officers responding to reports from neighbors who hea
  
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• Top 5 NBA Plays Of 2016

  20-12-2016 17:10
  
  By Rahul Lal
  This year has been one of the most memorable in NBA history. Legends like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett retired in 2016. LeBron brought a championship home to Cleveland. And the first unanimous MVP, Steph Curry, recruited former MVP Kevin Durant to join him in The Bay Area.
  Oh yeah, and some pretty amazing basketball gave us plenty of highlights. Here are the top five NBA plays of 2016 and why they matter.
  5. 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
  Okay, okay. I know this i
  
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• Wallingford Man Wins Carnegie Lifesaving Award

  20-12-2016 17:06
  
  (CBS Connecticut) — A man from Wallingford has won an award for risking his own life, to save a driver from a burning tractor-trailer.
  Robert Shaw, Jr. pulled Robert Angiletta from the truck in Meriden, after the truck crashed into a column underneath an overpass.
  The load of heating oil caught fire  near the truck.
  Shaw go Angiletta out of the truck and pulled him to safety.
  From the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission web site:
  Robert M. Shaw, Jr., saved Robert R. Angiletta, Jr., from bur
  
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• Best Bars In Connecticut To Ring In 2017

  20-12-2016 17:00
  
  By Gillian Burdett
  It’s time to put 2016 to bed. No matter how the past year has treated you, put it away in style and celebrate all the possibilities 2017 brings. Get out your best party attire, polish your shoes and raise a toast to the New Year.  Whether you celebrate as a single, with a partner or with a group of friends you will find the best celebrations in the state on our list.  All are for ages 21 and older with “dress to impress” dress codes.
  The J House Gr
  
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• Meriden Man Crashed Into Cruisers During Chase: Police

  20-12-2016 16:57
  
  A 19-year-old Meriden man is in police custody after a police chase from Meriden to Cromwell overnight.Photo Credit: Meriden Police
  
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• Top Christmas Moments in Sports History

  20-12-2016 16:54
  
  by Rob Joyce
  Thanksgiving is synonymous with football, while the Fourth of July is mostly associated the baseball. But of all the holidays, Christmas overlaps with more major sports than just about all except maybe Halloween. That’s the case this weekend when December 25 happens to fall on a Sunday. Most of the NFL is playing Week 16 on Saturday, but a couple of games are scheduled for Sunday and the NBA has its usual slate of marquee matchups.
  As more games are played on Christmas Day, mo
  
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• Woman Hit By Car in Greenwich

  20-12-2016 16:35
  
  A woman is being treated for head injuries after a car struck her on Mill Street in Greenwich on Tuesday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Pedestrian Struck in Greenwich

  20-12-2016 16:13
  
  A pedestrian was struck in Greenwich this morning and Mill Street and Delevan Avenue have reopened after being closed.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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