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• Martin Shkreli, former pharmaceutical executive, kicked off Twitter

  08-01-2017 22:02
  
  NEW YORK — Martin Shrekli was kicked off Twitter on Sunday. The reason? His strange behavior directed at journalist Lauren Duca, the weekend editor of Teen Vogue. The former pharmaceutical exec became infamous in 2015 after he unapologetically raised the price of a drug used by HIV patients. He was later indicted on unrelated fraud charges and has since used social media to draw more attention to himself. Duca called Shrekli out to Twitter in a tweet to CEO Jack Dorsey […]
  
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• At Least 2 Injured in Stabbing at Big Y Plaza in Old Lyme

  08-01-2017 21:50
  
  At least two people were stabbed at the Big Y Plaza in Old Lyme Sunday afternoon, according to state police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Boris Johnson arrives in US for talks with Trump team

  08-01-2017 21:36
  
  NEW YORK — UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrived in the US on Sunday for what his office said was a series of meetings with President-elect Donald Trump’s closest advisers and congressional leaders. Johnson, a former mayor of London, became the principle diplomat for one of the US’ strongest partners following the narrow success of 2016’s referendum to leave the European Union, commonly referred to as Brexit. Johnson was among the referendum’s highest profile s
  
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• Stabbing inside Big Y Supermarket in Old Lyme kills one, seriously injures other

  08-01-2017 20:51
  
  OLD LYME — State Police Troop F is investigating after two people were stabbed near an Old Lyme grocery store. The incident occurred around 2:12 p.m. insidethe Big Y Supermarket plaza in Old Lyme, located at 90 Halls Road. The supermarket is closed for the investigation, state police said. State Police say at least two people were stabbed. One person died, and another was taken to Yale-New Haven via Life Star with a serious injury. Police say that this was not a random [&hel
  
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• Bridgeport Police Investigating Saturday Night Homicide

  08-01-2017 20:36
  
  Bridgeport police are investigating a homicide that occurred on East Main Street Saturday.Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
  
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• Trial to begin for Tony Moreno, charged with throwing baby off bridge in Middletown

  08-01-2017 20:24
  
  MIDDLETOWN — Jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial of a Connecticut man charged with throwing his 7-month son off a 90-foot-high bridge. Jury selection in Tony Moreno’s case is scheduled to start Tuesday in Middletown Superior Court. Evidence is expected to begin in early February. The 23-year-old Middletown man pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in the July 2015 death of his son, Aaden. Police say Moreno threw his son off the Arrigoni Bridge […]
  
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• US cancer deaths down 25% since 1991, report says

  08-01-2017 19:52
  
  HARTFORD  — Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. Still, there’s reason for hope: Overall, the death rate from all cancers fell 25% between its peak in 1991 and 2014, the most recent year for data, according to a report from the American Cancer Society published online Thursday in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. This decline translates to more than 2.1 million deaths prevented if peak rates had continued, according to Rebecca L. Siegel, [&he
  
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• Orange Gym Trainer Charged with Sexual Assault on Minor

  08-01-2017 19:51
  
  Orange police have arrested a gyml trainer accused of having a relationship with a minor who was a member at the gym where he worked.Photo Credit: Orange Police Department
  
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• The Limited shutters all of its stores nationwide

  08-01-2017 19:43
  
  HARTFORD — The Limited, a once-popular women’s clothing brand that offers casual attire and workwear, no longer has any storefronts. On Saturday, a message on the store’s website read, “We’re sad to say that all The Limited stores nationwide have officially closed their doors. But this isn’t goodbye.” The website will still be up and running and will continue to ship nationwide, the company said. Two decades ago, The Limited was on fire. It operated more
  
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• Influential former Iranian leader Rafsanjani dead at age 82

  08-01-2017 18:28
  
  TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian state media says influential former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has died at age 82. Iranian media earlier said Rafsanjani been hospitalized because of a heart condition. Rafsanjani, who served as president from 1989 to 1997, is a leading politician who has often played kingmaker in the country’s turbulent politics. He supported President Hassan Rouhani. Rafsanjani was head of the Expediency Council, a body that advises Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali K
  
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• Even with increased airport security vulnerabilities remain

  08-01-2017 17:33
  
  ATLANTA, Ga  — In a post-9/11 world, American airports have taken all sorts of steps to keep travelers safe. But significant vulnerabilities remain. The attack that killed five people Friday at the Fort Lauderdale airport raised concerns about how to further protect travelers and what place firearms have in U.S. airports. Authorities say Iraq war veteran Esteban Santiago flew in from Alaska, retrieved a handgun from his checked luggage, went to a bathroom to load it and then returned
  
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• Georgia Tech swim team goes viral with snow day shenanigans

  08-01-2017 17:10
  
  BLACKSBURG, Va — As a snowstorm brought several inches of fresh powder across the East Coast, the Georgia Tech swim team took the internet by storm. According to the Georgia Tech Facebook page, the swimmers got snowed into their hotel after their meet at Virginia Tech was cancelled. So, they went outside for a little extra practice. You can see the swimmers working on their  4×50 relay, as they glide across the snow in their respective swim styles. They compete […]
  
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• Florida airport victims: World travelers, a social butterfly

  08-01-2017 16:38
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  — At least four of the five people killed in the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting were on vacation, headed for cruises that promised sun, sand and fun. They were collecting their luggage when a gunman opened fired in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2 at the airport — a hub for cruisers headed to Port Everglades. An official list of victims had not been released. But family and friends of some of the victims confirmed the […]
  
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• Crews battle early morning fire in multi-family home in Harwinton

  08-01-2017 16:38
  
  HARWINTON — Residents awoke to smoke detectors as a structure fire broke out on Burlington road in Harwinton early Sunday morning. The fire started in the living room and spread through the structure, officials said. The single story ranch home was split into two apartments. All of the people inside got out safety. But, firefighters that arrived on the scene were told a house cat was missing. No one was injured but there is heavy damage to house, firefighters say. […]
  
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• Norwalk Police Investigate Shooting

  08-01-2017 16:36
  
  One person was hospitalized after a shooting on Garner Street in Norwalk Saturday night, police said Sunday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• The Real Story: Budget session now underway at the capitol

  08-01-2017 16:03
  
  HARTFORD — As the legislative session got underway this week, Governor Malloy gave his annual state of the state address. Can lawmakers erase the huge $1.5 billion deficit without raising taxes? Rep. Melissa Ziobron, (R) East Haddam and Rep. James Albis, (D) East Haven join Jenn and Al to talk about the budget battle facing the state of Connecticut.
  
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• The Real Story: Skakel’s conviction overturned, but will he go back to prison?

  08-01-2017 16:02
  
  HARTFORD — The Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated the conviction against Michael Skakel that was overturned in 2013. The case was about if Skakel was properly represented in the murder trial accusing him of murdering Greenwich teen Martha Moxley with a golf club in 1975. Both Skakel and Moxley were 15 at the time, and lived across the street from each other. He was convicted in 2002, and he was granted a retrial in 2013 by a state Superior Court due to […]
  
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• Yale tops UConn 4-2 in interstate matchup game

  08-01-2017 14:27
  
  HARTFORD — The UConn Huskies men’s hockey hosted an interstate matchup against the Yale Bulldogs at the XL Center in Hartford Saturday afternoon. UConn and Head Coach Mike Cavanaugh came into the game sitting just over 500 why the Bulldogs lead by Head Coach Kieth Allain are in unfamiliar territory with a sub 500 record. UConn started the game slow on the offensive end by taking 11 minutes in the first period to get their first shot on goal but […]
  
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• Religious services cancelled as snow cleanup continues; parking bans still in effect

  08-01-2017 14:01
  
  HARTFORD — Saturday’s moderate snowstorm delivered 3-8″ of snow across most of Connecticut with locally higher amounts across eastern areas, while Litchfield County had the least amount of snow.  Now it’s time to dig out and clean off the snow and get ready for a new work week. Get your latest forecast here. In the meantime, many religious services are cancelled and some parking bans are still in effect. Get the full list here.  Cathedral of Faith Church of
  
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• 4 killed in Jerusalem vehicle attack

  08-01-2017 13:43
  
  EILAT, Israel — At least four people were killed in a vehicular attack in Jerusalem, Israel’s emergency services said Sunday. Israel‘s foreign press spokesperson said this could be a “possible terrorist attack.” At least 15 other people were wounded when a truck veered off the road and rammed a group of soldiers. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack, nor whether the assailant or assailants were among those killed.   Stay with Fox61 for more up
  
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• Sunday Forecast: Cold and breezy for a few days

  08-01-2017 13:37
  
  Saturday’s moderate snowstorm delivered 3-8″ of snow across most of Connecticut with locally higher amounts across eastern areas, while Litchfield County had the least amount of snow.  Now its time to dig out and clean off the snow and get ready for a new work week. Luckily this snow is fluffy as opposed to heavy and wet! Today we’ll have sunshine with some clouds building in during the afternoon. There may be a few snow showers this afternoon, but those […]
  
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• At least 10 wounded in Jerusalem vehicle attack

  08-01-2017 13:25
  
  Jerusalem — At least 10 people have been wounded by a vehicular attack in Jerusalem, Magen David Adom of Israel’s emergency services said. Israel’s foreign press spokesperson said this could be a “possible terrorist attack.” Stay with Fox61 for more updates.
  
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• 4 killed in Jerusalem vehicle attack; official says it’s an act of terror

  08-01-2017 13:25
  
  EILAT, Israel — A truck rammed into a group of soldiers in Jerusalem, killing four people and injuring at least 13, Israel’s emergency services said Sunday. Three of the four killed were female soldiers, Israeli Education Minister Neftali Bennett said. He said the fourth person killed was a young man, but it was not immediately clear whether he was a soldier. Bennett said he believes the attack was an act of terror. Police said all of the victims were in […]
  
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• Airport shooting suspect used gun once seized by police, confesses

  08-01-2017 11:57
  
  FORT LUADERDALE — When Esteban Santiago was in an Alaska FBI office in November, saying his mind was being controlled by US intelligence, he left two things in the car. A gun and his newborn child. The Army veteran’s rambling walk-in interview at the Anchorage office was concerning enough for authorities to take away his gun and order a mental health evaluation. But it wasn’t enough to get him mentally adjudicated, which would have prohibited Santiago from owning a firearm. [&h
  
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• Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Highway During Storm

  08-01-2017 11:29
  
  (MIDDLETOWN,Conn./CBS Connecticut)  –  Saturday’s snowstorm kept  State  Police busy , responding to   approximately  115 crashes and  94  motorist assists, mostly  spin outs and vehicles stuck in the snow.
  Interstate 91 southbound in Middletown  was shutdown after   21 vehicles   collided in a chain reaction crash on the snow covered highway.At least 3 tractor-trailers and a tanker  were involved .There
  
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• Houston Texans Over Oakland Raiders 27 -14 In Wild Card Win

  08-01-2017 07:51
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus helped the Houston Texans to a dominant defensive performance in the first playoff game in franchise history without J.J. Watt.
  Clowney had an interception that set up Houston’s first touchdown and Mercilus had two sacks to help the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday.
  The Texans (10-7) overcame losing last season’s Defensive Player of the Year after just three games to finish with the NFL&rs
  
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• Seahawks Soar Over Detroit

  08-01-2017 07:21
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — With the emergence of Doug Baldwin, the arrival of Tyler Lockett and a list of injuries that slowed his development, Paul Richardson was seemingly forgotten as one of the pass catching options for the Seattle Seahawks.
  He won’t be overlooked any more. Not after Saturday night.
  Richardson’s acrobatic 2-yard touchdown reception was the beginning of Seattle’s 26-6 romp over Detroit in the NFC wild card game on Saturday night, sending the Seahawks into an anti
  
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• Woman drives into river to avoid cops, boozes as car floats

  08-01-2017 04:14
  
  YORK, Pa.  — Police say a Pennsylvania woman drove into a river to avoid arrest, then ignored officers and continued drinking beer as she floated in the vehicle. The York Daily Record reports police approached the woman near a boat launch Monday to arrest her for fleeing from them earlier. She was wanted for running a stop sign. They say she hit the gas and barreled into the Susquehanna River. They say officers tried to communicate with her, but she just […]
  
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• What we know about the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting suspect

  08-01-2017 03:59
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Esteban Santiago needed help after he returned from a tour in Iraq a changed man, his brother said Saturday. But Bryan Santiago said his brother didn’t get the help he needed. Esteban Santiago’s aunt said her nephew talked about the destruction he witnessed. About the killing of children. Visions that haunted him. “His mind was not right,” Maria Ruiz Rivera told CNN in a phone interview from her home in New Jersey. “He seemed no
  
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• West Haven man dives into water to escape police after early morning burglary

  08-01-2017 03:47
  
  WEST HAVEN — An early morning burglary  ended up with the suspect taking a dive into a lake to escape officers in West Haven. Police say they were conducting patrols around 12:40 a.m. when they noticed a ladder against Krauszer’s Food Store at 544 Derby Avenue Backup units arrived and assisted in a search for the suspect. A bag containing burglary tools, including an acetylene cutting torch was located. Officers then located a male hiding behind a tree. He fled […]
  
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• Milford man dives into water to escape West Haven police after early morning burglary

  08-01-2017 03:47
  
  WEST HAVEN — An early morning burglary  ended up with the suspect taking a dive into a lake to escape officers in West Haven. Police say they were conducting patrols around 12:40 a.m. when they noticed a ladder against Krauszer’s Food Store at 544 Derby Avenue Backup units arrived and assisted in a search for the suspect. A bag containing burglary tools, including an acetylene cutting torch was located. Officers then located a male hiding behind a tree. He fled […]
  
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• Police: Father Accidentally Shoots Son

  08-01-2017 03:19
  
  SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) _ Investigators in South Windsor say a father accidentally shot his 23-year-old son while showing him a handgun.Police say officers were called to a home Saturday morning and found the younger man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The man whose name was not immediately released was taken to Hartford Hospital and is expected to recover.Police interviewed other family members and after a preliminary investigation determined the father shot his son acci
  
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• Golden Globes: Most memorable moments of all time

  08-01-2017 03:18
  
  The 74th Golden Globes Awards are Sunday and with this glamorous event right around the corner, it’s only fitting to take a look back at some show’s most memorable moments. From expletive-filled speeches, to celebrities being late for their own award, the list of unforgettable moments is robust. Did Ricky Gervais really just go there? No celebrities were off limits during Ricky Gervais’ opening monologue at the 2011 Golden Globes. He managed to offend Angelina Jolie, Johnny Dep
  
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• New England Patriots Studs & Duds: Youth Isn’t The Only Thing On The Rise, But One Rookie Didn’t Pan Out

  08-01-2017 03:11
  
  By Danny Cox
  With a 14-2 regular season record, a division title and a first-round bye with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, some think the New England Patriots are the perfect team to go all the way to the Super Bowl. Looking back at the 2016 season, many expected names not only stepped up to the plate and played well, but they even improved.
  Unfortunately, not everyone lived up to the hype – some players who were expected to become the next big name in the NFL faltered inste
  
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• Connecticut Digging Out After Saturday Storm

  08-01-2017 01:33
  
  Connecticut is digging out after a daylong storm that brought several inches of snow to parts of the state.Photo Credit: Submitted Photo
  
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• Yale Defeats UCONN 4 -2

  08-01-2017 01:20
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. – (CBS Connecticut – Yale) The Yale Bulldogs came to the XL Center this afternoon and defeated the Huskies of the University of Connecticut 4-2. Four different Yale hockey players scored for the Bulldogs including two during a five-minute power play in the second period.  The win was Yale goalie Sam Tucker’s first collegiate victory.
  
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• Snow marches across the state causing numerous problems

  08-01-2017 00:34
  
  HARTFORD — Saturday brought snow across Connecticut which made for a pretty picture but also caused multiple problems across the state. According to State Police, as of 4 p.m. there were approximately 115 crashes and 94 mortorist assists which mailnly spin-outs and vehicles stuck in the snow. A major accident involving 26 cars and 4 tractor trailers on I-91 on the Cromwell/Middletown line shut down I-91 for several hours. State Police also said there were several accidents on I-95 southbou
  
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• I-91 Reopens after 21-Car Pileup

  08-01-2017 00:10
  
  Interstate 91 South was closed for hours in Middletown after multiple accidents including a 21-car pileup on Saturday, according to state police.Photo Credit: Connecticut State PoliceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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