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• Man In Critical Condition After Manchester Fire

  24-12-2016 23:44
  
  MANCHESTER, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – A 22-year-old man suffered serious burns in a house fire Saturday afternoon in Manchester.
  The blaze at 21 Westerly Street was reported at 3:13 p.m., said a fire dispatcher.
  Police say the victim was taken to the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital where he was reported in critical condition.
  There was no immediate word what sparked the fire.
  
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• Patriots Close In On AFC Top Seed With 41-3 Win Over Jets

  24-12-2016 23:38
  
  KYLE HIGHTOWER, AP Sports Writers
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — The Patriots gave away home-field advantage in the playoffs last season with back-to-back losses to the Jets and Dolphins.
  This time, New England wants to control its own fate.
  Tom Brady passed for 214 yards and three touchdowns , and the Patriots moved a step closer to securing home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 41-3 win over the New York Jets on Saturday.
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• Fire in Manchester house leaves 1 injured with severe burns

  24-12-2016 22:50
  
  MANCHESTER — A fire erupted  around 3:30 Saturday afternoon on Westerly Street in Manchester. One person was transported to Hartford Hospital for serious second- and third-degree burns. Firefighters responded to put out the flames. Manchester Police say the cause is being investigated. More updates to follow. 21 Westerly St https://t.co/LmKiWi0j4e — Manchester CT FF's (@Local1579) December 24, 2016
  
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• Patriots thrash New York Jets as Brady throws for 3 TD’s

  24-12-2016 22:39
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady passed for 214 yards and three touchdowns , and the Patriots moved a step closer to securing home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 41-3 win over the New York Jets on Saturday. A loss or tie by the Raiders against the Colts later Saturday would officially give New England the AFC’s top seed. Malcolm Butler added two interceptions and a fumble recovery, and LeGarrette Blount had a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs. New England
  
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• Troopers Deliver Baby Boy on Route 2 in Glastonbury

  24-12-2016 21:06
  
  One Hartford family received a special Christmas gift a bit early this year.Photo Credit: Saint Francis HospitalThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Plainville Police Seek Missing Teens, 16 and 14

  24-12-2016 20:42
  
  Plainville police are asking for the public’s help to locate two missing teens.Photo Credit: Plainville Police Department
  
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• Naugatuck Police Save Christmas For 10-Year-Old Boy

  24-12-2016 20:24
  
  When a Naugatuck family had all the Christmas gifts stolen just days before the holiday, Naugatuck police rushed to the rescue.Photo Credit: Naugatuck Police DepartmentThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Salvation Army Holiday Store: $213k Raised and Counting

  24-12-2016 19:35
  
  A grateful Salvation Army says the 2016 WTIC Holiday Store raised more than $213,000 in toys, food and cash to help needy families at holiday time and to support its programs throughout the year.
  “We’re up about 10 percent over last year’s giving, and we’re thrilled with that,” says Maj. Roger Dupree, divisional secretary of the Salvation Army’s Southern New England Division. “It’s far greater than anything we could have expected.”
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• Connecticut State Trooper helps deliver a Christmas Eve baby on Route 2

  24-12-2016 18:38
  
  GLASTONBURY — A Connecticut State Trooper assisted with the deliver of a baby boy Saturday morning. It happened on Route 2 near exit 5B on the westbound side in Glastonbury. The mom, Itohan Oyabure-Okafur gave birth to Ebenezer Okafur, the 6lb 2oz baby, as her brother, Chris Broderick, was driving her to Saint Francis Hospital. He was a bit of a surprise to Itohan, given Ebenezer was not expected to make his debut until December 29th. Ebenezer will also have […]
  
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• 1 Dead After Christmas Eve Shooting in Bridgeport

  24-12-2016 18:38
  
  A 27-year-old man is dead after a Christmas Eve shooting in Bridgeport, city officials said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Congressman wants FDA to take action against “fake milk”

  24-12-2016 18:02
  
  MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Got milk? Vermont‘s sole congressman says if it’s from soybeans, almond or rice, it should not be labeled as milk. Democratic Rep. Peter Welch, Republican Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson and 23 other members of Congress have signed a letter asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate and take action against manufacturers of what they say is “fake milk.” They want the FDA to require plant-based products to adopt a more appropriate name,
  
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• Hartford Police Investigating 2 Fatal Drug Overdoses

  24-12-2016 16:23
  
  Hartford police are investigating two fatal overdoses on Zion Street Saturday.
  
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• Hartford Police investigating two overdoses on Zion Street

  24-12-2016 16:22
  
  HARTFORD — Hartford Police say they are investigating after two fatal overdoses occured in the South End of Hartford on Saturday. Deputy Chief Brian Foley saying that the identifying bag, “EZ Pass” was linked to the fatalities on Zion Street, and urges users to be careful. "EZ Pass" bag linked to 2 fatal ODs on Zion St. Users please be careful. HPD MCD investigating. pic.twitter.com/dXICWVZ5W1 — D/C Foley (@LtFoley) December 24, 2016 On Thursday, Hartford Police arrested
  
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• Hartford Police investigating two fatal overdoses on Zion Street

  24-12-2016 16:22
  
  HARTFORD — Hartford Police say they are investigating after two people died from drug overdoses in the South End of Hartford on Saturday. Deputy Chief Brian Foley said that the identifying bag, “EZ Pass” was linked to the fatalities on Zion Street, and urges users to be careful. "EZ Pass" bag linked to 2 fatal ODs on Zion St. Users please be careful. HPD MCD investigating. pic.twitter.com/dXICWVZ5W1 — D/C Foley (@LtFoley) December 24, 2016 On Thursday, Hartford
  
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• Bristol Police Arrest 2 in Connection With October Stabbing

  24-12-2016 16:17
  
  Bristol police have arrested two men in connection with a stabbing in October.Photo Credit: Bristol Police Department
  
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• Holiday Hours For Health Exchange Signups

  24-12-2016 16:15
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut’s health insurance exchange says it will continue providing enrollment help to consumers over the holidays.
  Access Health CT’s enrollment centers in New Britain and New Haven and its call center will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
  They will be closed Christmas Day and Monday, Dec. 26.
  Over the New Year’s holiday, the enrollment centers and call center will be open on Friday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 31 f
  
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• 2 Arrested In Bristol Stabbing

  24-12-2016 16:11
  
  (Bristol, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – In Bristol, police say two men are under arrest in connection with a stabbing that occurred earlier this fall.
  The stabbing occurred October 30.
  Police say 22-year-old Bristol resident Christopher Capolupo is being held on $750,000 on a host of charges including attempted murder, conspiracy and assault.
  An accomplice, Edwin Velez, also 22 from Bristol, conspiracy and assault charges.
  His bond was set at $500,000.
  The victim suffered life threatening wound
  
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• Troopers Delivery Baby Boy in Route 2 in Glastonbury

  24-12-2016 15:52
  
  One family received a special holiday gift a bit early this year.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Naugatuck Police Seek Missing Teen

  24-12-2016 15:43
  
  Naugatuck police are trying to locate a missing 17-year-old.Photo Credit: Naugatuck Police Department
  
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• Naugatuck Police Step up to Save Burglary Victims' Christmas

  24-12-2016 15:18
  
  When a Naugatuck family had all the Christmas gifts stolen just days before the holiday, Naugatuck police rushed to the rescue.Photo Credit: Naugatuck Police DepartmentThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Man Seriously Hurt After Being Struck by Truck in Manchester

  24-12-2016 14:41
  
  A man in his 40s was critically injured when he was struck by a Home Depot rental truck Friday evening.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Fans React to Carrie Fisher's Health Scare

  24-12-2016 14:31
  
  While Carrie Fisher might not have had a part in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” moviegoers were thinking about her.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Periods of rain into early afternoon, clearing this evening; dry, pleasant Christmas Day

  24-12-2016 14:11
  
  Any mix of snow and sleet has changed to rain.  Expect mostly light to moderate rain through early to mid afternoon, then late clearing by time the sun goes down this evening.  Skies will be mostly clear by time Santa makes his deliveries tonight. Christmas Day itself is looking sunny and pleasant with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Sorry to say, but it’s not looking promising for a white Christmas for most of us in Connecticut.  Parts […]
  
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• A dry, pleasant Christmas Day ahead

  24-12-2016 14:11
  
  A quiet ride was in store for Santa overnight left as he left lots of nice presents for boys and girls. For Christmas Day, the sun will dominate the forecast, and while temps will be a touch cooler, they’ll remain above normal, topping in the mid 40s across the state. We stay mild until a front swings by Monday night, that will send temperatures crashing Tuesday. For now, just a small chance of snow and rain Thursday is the only […]
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Third term for Malloy?

  24-12-2016 11:32
  
  HARTFORD — Gov. Dan Malloy – beset by low approval ratings, a sluggish economy – and yet another billion-dollar budget deficit, says he is not ruling out running for a  third-term in office. Our political insiders, former Hartford city councilman Ken Kennedy and CT GOP chairman J.R. Romano talk about that possibility.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – State Senate stalemate

  24-12-2016 11:31
  
  HARTFORD – We talk about a stalemate in the state Senate between Republicans and Democrats. The 36-member body will soon be comprised of 18 Democrats and 18 Republicans. They are negotiating how to share that power. Guests – Former Hartford city councilman Ken Kennedy and CT GOP chairman J.R. Romano  
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Trump’s cabinet appointments

  24-12-2016 11:30
  
  H HARTFORD — As America gears up for its 45th president, how is the Trump transition going? Guests – Former Hartford city councilman Ken Kennedy and CT GOP chairman J.R. Romano
  
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• Man Fired Shots During Road Rage Incident on I-91

  24-12-2016 05:27
  
  A 32-year-old Manchester man is accused of firing bullets at another car on Interstate 91 South in Windsor on Thursday night.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Comcast Connecting Customer's Before Christmas

  24-12-2016 05:26
  
  It’s the spirit of giving that makes this season so special. In Connecticut, one cable company is connecting people to more to more than just TV and the internet.Photo Credit: Shutterstock
  
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• Last-Minute Shoppers Enjoy Holiday Sales at Clinton Crossing

  24-12-2016 05:14
  
  With Christmas Eve and the first day of Chanukah Saturday, thousands of last-minute shoppers at Clinton Crossing are scooping up last-minute bargains.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Mom, 5 Children Kidnapped, Locked in Bridgeport Basement: Police

  24-12-2016 04:51
  
  A mother and her five children were kidnapped and held against their will in a Bridgeport basement, police said.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• State Police out in force to ensure safe driving during the holidays

  24-12-2016 04:28
  
  HARTFORD — With many driving either to the store or to holiday destinations, police are also on the roads trying to prevent tragedy. Many people are out driving to spend the weekend with family, but State Police are asking you to be alert and aware. Connecticut State Police put out a public service announcement in light of a number of people being hit by cars this year, and even this week. The PSA is one of the many ways State Police are […]
  
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• West Haven star basketball player makes big difference for team

  24-12-2016 04:07
  
  WEST HAVEN — When Georgetown-bound high school senior Tremont Waters decided to play his last season as a high school point guard at Notre Dame of West Haven, head coach Jason Shea was shocked and surprised. He even said he didn’t want to get too excited until he saw Waters in a Green Knight uniform. But once Tremont suited up his impact was immediate and profound. Tremont spent the last two seasons at South Kent Prep School playing on the […]
  
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• Waterbury community rallies around alum fighting cancer for second time

  24-12-2016 04:06
  
  WATERBURY — The holidays are a time that family and friends come together from miles around to spend time and reminisce. In Waterbury, the Sacred Heart High School basketball community is no different. On December 31 the school is hosting alumni games — a women’s game at 10 a.m. and a men’s game at noon. In a gesture of holiday giving, they are using the games to raise money for Kelvin Davis, a 2002 graduate who is fighting cancer for […]
  
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• Officer on restricted duty after arresting mother who called for help

  24-12-2016 04:04
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth police placed an officer on restricted duty Thursday after a Facebook video showed him arresting a woman who’d called police to complain that a neighbor had allegedly assaulted her young son. Police say they’re conducting an internal investigation of the incident, which also resulted in the woman’s two teenage daughters being taken into custody. The man the woman accused of assaulting her son was not arrested, although police say they’
  
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• Teen dies after falling 35 feet from water slide in Wisconsin

  24-12-2016 04:01
  
  LAKE DELTON, Wisc. — A 16-year-old from Florida is dead after falling more than 30 feet from an outdoor water slide at a resort in Wisconsin, officials say. According to police, the boy and his two brothers hopped a locked fence at the Mt. Olympus resort water park around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday to sled down an outdoor water slide. The teen apparently got stuck in the snow about half-way down the slide. When he tried to free himself, he slipped and fell 35 feet [&h
  
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• Soccer player returns to the field after heart transplant

  24-12-2016 03:57
  
  CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. – For any high school coach, all you can ask from your athletes is to play with heart. East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania, senior Joe Mansaray embodies that sentiment in a way you can’t even imagine. Two years ago, Mansaray was a rising star in high school soccer. But the summer before his junior year, he started having trouble breathing and he didn’t know why. The Pennsylvania teen thought it was just a cold. It turned out to be something […]
  
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• Two Women Sought In Store Confrontation

  24-12-2016 03:45
  
  (CLINTON,Conn./CBS Connecticut)  –  Clinton Police  were called to the Polo Store  at  Clinton Crossing  Outlets  Friday evening  on the report of a customer dispute,Police  believe   two African American women were involved in a dispute  with a number of store employees.The confrontation went on for several minutes .
  While  police were   on their way,a second call was received  indicating one of the women 
  
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• Track Santa’s journey around Earth this Christmas

  24-12-2016 03:43
  
  HARTFORD — He knows when you are sleeping, and he knows when you’re awake. But do you know where Santa is? Now, you can! The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, tracks Santa’s progress around the globe every Christmas so that kids everywhere can know where he is at all times. You can find him here, or call 1-877-I-NORAD (446-6723). Google also has a Santa tracker with some games and other treats, which you can find here. But have you […]
  
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• Several states, including Connecticut, consider working around the Electoral College

  24-12-2016 03:23
  
  HARTFORD — Frustrated after seeing another candidate secure the presidency without winning the national popular vote, lawmakers in several capitols want their states to join a 10-year-old movement to work around the Electoral College. In states including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Mexico, the mostly Democratic legislators have said they plan to introduce legislation that would require their state’s Electoral College voters cast ballots for the presidential candidate who
  
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• Deputy saves wounded dog from brink of death – twice

  24-12-2016 03:10
  
  CHANDLER, Ariz. — Hayley Miller had made up her mind. She would have to put down her pit bull mix, Ginger. The dog, which she had been fostering for nearly two years, had severe injuries. It had been shot in the face at close range, and Miller knew she couldn’t afford to pay for the extensive treatment to nurse the animal back to health. A stranger at the hospital, however, urged her to reconsider. To Miller’s amazement, the stranger offered […]
  
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• Husband, wife die within hours of each other after 73 year marriage

  24-12-2016 03:06
  
  IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — After decades of a lasting love, an Idaho couple recently passed away within hours of each other. Neldon and Helen Potter had been married for 73 years. On Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 they died of natural causes. Neldon was 91, and Helen was 90. “Mom passed away 8:30 in the evening, and on the 8th, Dad passed away at 11:45 in the morning,” daughter Nancy Potter said. At the time of their passing, the couple […]
  
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• New DMV program means Connecticut residents will get licenses via mail

  24-12-2016 00:41
  
  WETHERSFIELD – Connecticut’s Department of Motor Vehicles announced a change that is coming for drivers obtaining licenses and IDs. The department says it will transition to a program that issues license from a single central location in accordance with the federal Real ID Act, meant to better secure peoples identities. The DMV anticipates full implementation by the end of 2017. Once implemented, drivers will get their licenses in the mail from a central location inste
  
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• Auburn beats UConn 70-67 in overtime at XL Center

  24-12-2016 00:03
  
  HARTFORD — Jared Harper scored 22 points, including a key layup in overtime and Auburn won its fourth consecutive game, 70-67 over UConn on Friday afternoon. Connecticut native Mustapha Heron added 15 points and Danjel Purifoy added a career-high 15 rebounds for the Tigers, who are 10-2 for the first since the 2002-03 season. Rodney Purvis scored 20 points to lead UConn (5-6). Kentan Facey added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Huskies. Auburn seemed to have the game […]
  
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