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• Trump says he has “running war” with media, gets facts wrong, in CIA speech

  21-01-2017 23:43
  
  NEW YORK, NY — President Donald Trump started and finished a speech he gave at the CIA headquarters Saturday afternoon by criticizing the “dishonest media.” Several of the things he said were inaccurate. Some members of the media expressed astonishment about the setting and the tone of the speech. “The stars on the wall behind Trump, who is talking about his crowd sizes and complaining about the media, mark dead CIA operatives,” Los Angeles Times columnist Cathleen
  
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• Rooney becomes Man United’s record scorer with 250th goal

  21-01-2017 22:49
  
  STOKE, England  — Wayne Rooney has become Manchester United’s record scorer after moving onto 250 goals by netting an injury-time equalizer in Saturday’s Premier League game against Stoke. Rooney had been tied on 249 goals with Bobby Charlton, who has held the record since 1973. The 31-year-old England captain is in his 13th season at United and no longer assured of a starting spot. Man Unt. tied Stoke City today and as of Saturday sit in sixth on the English […]
  
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• Florida man’s message in bottle turns up 34 years later

  21-01-2017 22:27
  
  PENSACOLA, FL — It took about 34 years, but a sailor finally got a response to a message he stuffed into a plastic bottle and tossed into the Atlantic Ocean. Then 19-year-old Ron Herbst was a petty officer in the Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea. His message included the ship’s coordinates, his name, the date and his address. Less than a year later, a couple found the bottle while vacationing in the Florida Keys. But Gordon and Cindy Brevik […]
  
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• Monday's Nor'easter Brings a Wintry Mix and Gusty Winds

  21-01-2017 22:02
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists have issued a First Alert Monday for a Nor'easter that's expected to bring rain, sleet and gusty winds.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Texas judge cited after allegedly making obscene gesture

  21-01-2017 21:56
  
  EL PASO, TX — A state district judge in El Paso is accused of shaking his middle finger at another judge in a fit of anger and now has a court date after being charged with disorderly conduct. State District Judge Patrick Garcia is scheduled for trial in April after the El Paso County district attorney’s office determined the misdemeanor case should be prosecuted. A county court judge filed a complaint after he says Garcia gave him the finger in […]
  
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• Hartford police make drug bust in apartment complex; 1 man in custody.

  21-01-2017 21:22
  
  HARTFORD — Police made a drug bust in an apartment complex Friday evening. One man was arrested. On Friday evening, January 20, police were conducting an ongoing drug investigation in the West End of Hartford when they noticed a car parked outside a an apartment complex on 221 Sisson Avenue. The location had been recently known for drug and gun activity, police say. Officers approached the car when the front passenger ran out, pushing the officers and fled on foot. Though the [&h
  
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• Thousands Gather For Women’s March On Hartford

  21-01-2017 20:46
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An estimated 10,000 people gathered Saturday in Hartford to protest President Donald Trump and call for protecting the rights of women and immigrants.
  The Women’s March on Hartford was among more than 600 marches around the world, with the main event in Washington drawing hundreds of thousands of people.
  The crowd outside the Connecticut Capitol included many women wearing pink, cat-eared, knit hats and people holding signs saying “Build Bridges Not Wall
  
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• Abortion Issue To Be Raised At Connecticut Statehouse

  21-01-2017 20:43
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The abortion issue is being raised at the Connecticut state Capitol this session, after years of little to no debate on the subject.
  Seven Democratic women lawmakers are hosting a news conference Monday to introduce a package of five bills they say are designed to keep Connecticut as a pro-choice state and protect a variety of women’s health rights.
  Four Republicans have proposed legislation that would require an ultrasound procedure prior to terminating a pre
  
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• Veteran Community College President To Retire In June

  21-01-2017 20:23
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The longtime president of Gateway Community College in New Haven is retiring.
  Dorsey L. Kendrick is scheduled to step down June 1. She began her tenure as president of the school in 1999.
  Mark Ojakian (oh-JAY’-kee-an), president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, calls Kendrick “one of the most talented and fervent leaders” of the state higher education system. He says she is “constantly going above and beyond for her
  
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• New Haven Police investigating shooting, 1 person in critical condition

  21-01-2017 20:00
  
  NEW HAVEN — Police officers found a man in the grass, he had been shot multiple times. At 2:45 a.m, New Haven police on Arthur Street found a man in the grass near Lamberton Street. Abraham Rodriguez, 45, of New Haven was shot several times. Rodriguez was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call them at (203)-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.
  
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• First Alert Issued for Monday Nor'easter

  21-01-2017 19:09
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists have issued a First Alert for Monday as a Nor’easter moves through New England.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• DEEP Investigating Oil Spill in New Haven Harbor

  21-01-2017 19:07
  
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was called in to investigate an oil sheen in the New Haven harbor.Photo Credit: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
  
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• For conservative millennials, Trump’s inauguration signals new beginning

  21-01-2017 18:57
  
  Ese Olumhense from Washington, D.C. As Donald Trump took the oath of office in Washington, D.C. on Friday, much of the crowd assembled on the National Mall watched in silence. The air, swollen with excitement and anxiety, was relatively still, aside from sparse drops of rain cutting through. Towards the end of his oath, a group of twentysomethings, donning the iconic bright red “Make America Great Again” caps and beanies, started to chatter. One, frustrated, had tried to make a [&hel
  
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• Man Verbally Harassed Students at Danbury High School: Mayor

  21-01-2017 18:18
  
  Danbury police are investigating after a man holding a Trump sign verbally harassed students coming out of Danbury High School, according to Mayor Mark Boughton.Photo Credit: Hugo
  
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• Man Wounded In West Haven Shooting

  21-01-2017 17:50
  
  (West Haven, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – West Haven police say a man was shot early this morning.
  Just before 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Dix Street.
  Witnesses tell police one person say a man running in the area follow in the shots, of which police say numbered 4 or 5.
  The vicitm was found suffering from a wound to the shoulder.
  The victim told police he was outside his car when the assailant approached and squeezed off several shots before fleeing
  
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• Thousands Marching On Nation’s Capital

  21-01-2017 17:40
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – A city official in Washington says the turnout estimate for the Women’s March on the National Mall now stands at 500,000 people.
  That’s more than double the initial predictions.
  Kevin Donahue is Washington’s deputy mayor for public safety and justice.
  He says on Twitter that organizers of the march are increasing the turnout estimate to half a million.
  The march’s National Park Service permit estimated a turnout of 200,000, but the District of Colu
  
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• Hundreds of peaceful Trump protests overshadowed by violent acts, arrests

  21-01-2017 16:58
  
  By Jana Kasperkevic, Tribune Media, in Washington DC Donald Trump began his term in office as the least-liked president of the modern era, according to a recent Gallup poll: Just 40 percent of Americans see him in favorable light on the eve of his inauguration, compared to the  78 percent of Americans who viewed Barack Obama favorably in early 2009 and the 62 percent who viewed George W. Bush that way (and despite the contested nature of the 2000 election). […]
  
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• Hartford Rally Mirrors National Women's March on Washington

  21-01-2017 16:13
  
  As hundreds of thousands of women descend on Washington, DC for the National Women’s March on Washington, Connecticut residents will hold a sister rally of their own in Hartford.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity with Women’s March on Washington

  21-01-2017 16:03
  
  WASHINGTON DC — Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are joining marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency. The key focus of the day is the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants. But there are also more than 600 “sister marches” planned around the United States
  
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• Upgrades Coming For Vets Cemetery

  21-01-2017 15:53
  
  MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut officials have begun designing an expansion and improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.
  The $6 million project includes adding pre-placed crypts and realigning roads to increase burial space at the 24-acre cemetery.
  Officials will also raise, realign and clean existing headstones.
  The projects are on the 2017 priority list of the U.S. Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration for grant opportunities to receive nearly 100 perce
  
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• Handgun, Drugs Found in Car that Fled Police: West Haven PD

  21-01-2017 15:44
  
  Four people face charges after after a vehicle fled police and wound up crashed in the area of Forest Road and Bristol Street in West Haven, according to police.
  
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• Marchers Expected For Sister Event In Hartford

  21-01-2017 15:43
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Several thousand people are expected to take part in the Women’s March on Hartford as similar rallies are held in Washington and other cities across the country in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
  The demonstration is scheduled for Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. outside the state Capitol.
  Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and other leading politicians in the state are expected to attend.
  The rally is a sister event to the Women’s Ma
  
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• West Haven Man Injured in New Haven Shooting

  21-01-2017 15:32
  
  A West Haven man was critically in a shooting in New Haven Saturday morning, according to police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• 1 Injured in West Haven Shooting

  21-01-2017 15:31
  
  One person was injured in a shooting on Dix Street in West Haven Saturday morning, according to police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Trump supporters brave protests for a glimpse of their new president

  21-01-2017 15:17
  
  By Megan Carpentier Amy LeFrance and her friends were having a grand old time on Friday morning while securing their spots for the inaugural parade. Inspired by a phalanx of left-leaning protesters shouting “Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!” on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 13th Street, they began shouting a pro-Trump variation that pleased fans who’d lined up for prime parade spots to see the new president. “Hey hey!” she shouted with her pals [&
  
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• Hartford Man Arrested On Drug Charges Following Foot Chase

  21-01-2017 14:43
  
  Hartford police said that they have arrested a man on drug and firearm charges after a brief foot chase on Friday night.Photo Credit: Hartford Police
  
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• West Haven Police investigating after early morning shooting

  21-01-2017 14:37
  
  WEST HAVEN – West Haven Police responded to a report of gun shots in the area of Dix Street Saturday morning. The call came in around 2:44 a.m. with reports of 4 or 5 gunshots heard in the area. An individual was seen running into an address on Dix Street right after the shots were heard. When officers arrived, they saw n individual inside the address suffering form a bullet wound in his back near his shoulder. The victim stated […]
  
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• Women of color on what’s at stake under President Trump

  21-01-2017 11:42
  
  NEW YORK — Hundreds of thousands of women are expected to march in Washington D.C. and other cities across the country this weekend to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights issues that many think are being threatened by the Trump administration. The gathering is expected to be multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inclusive of LGBTQ Americans, immigrants and yes, men, too. But one group in particular is hoping their voices will be heard by Washington: women of color. Over th
  
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• Police injured, more than 200 arrested at Trump inauguration protests

  21-01-2017 06:43
  
  WASHINGTON  — Six police officers were injured and 217 protesters arrested Friday after a morning of peaceful protests and coordinated disruptions of Donald Trump‘s inauguration ceremony gave way to ugly street clashes in downtown Washington. At least two DC police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital after run-ins with protesters, DC Fire Spokesman Vito Maggiolo told CNN. Acting DC Police Chief Peter Newsham said the officers’ injuries were considered
  
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• Trump’s fashion on display at inaugural ball

  21-01-2017 06:36
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, displayed the New York glamour of their family Friday night in a uniquely American tableau as they all swayed on stage before a backdrop of red, white and blue. Their first dance was to Frank Sinatra’s 1969 hit “My Way.” The Rockettes performed in top hats and hot pants. Melania Trump stunned the crowds in a sleek white, off-the-shoulder column dress with a swooping arc across her torso and (modestly) leg-baring [
  
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• Northwest Catholic keeps perfect season alive

  21-01-2017 06:29
  
  SOUTH WINDSOR — The Lions of Northwest Catholic improved to 8-0 in hockey action by shutting out the Bobcats of South Windsor on their own ice. The Lions were lead by Ryan Sherba who had two goals the games first goal just after the mid point of the first period. He would then add the games final goal with a blast from the red line. The Bobcats had plenty of great chances unfortunately goalie Michael Kaliff was a brick wall […]
  
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• East Catholic beats East Hartford 68-51

  21-01-2017 06:24
  
  MANCHESTER — The East Catholic Eagles were home Friday hoping to avenge their only loss of the season as they hosted the hornets from East Hartford. The game was full of runs and the Eagles had the first and the last as they would win going away 68-51. Catholic would start the game 11-3 before the Hornets would tie the game 13-13 early in the second quarter. Eagles would take a double digit lead into half and although Hornets would close […]
  
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• Connecticut Republicans celebrate a Donald Trump presidency

  21-01-2017 06:16
  
   NEWINGTON – From protests to parties, the mood is split across the country about the inauguration of 45th President of the United States Donald Trump. The Connecticut Republican Party holding at least seven celebrations across the state, Friday night. At a victory party at Wood-n-Tap in Newington, Marina Tyz said the election turned out exactly the way she thought and hoped it would. “I’m one of those crazy supporters,” she said. “I went to all his rallies and
  
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• Experts Say Flu Hasn't Hit Peak of Season

  21-01-2017 04:24
  
  The flu is widespread in 29 states including Connecticut at the beginning for 2017.Photo Credit: NBC
  
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• DEEP Seeing More Bear Sightings Than Usual

  21-01-2017 04:21
  
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeing more bear sightings than usual this time of year and the weather is playing a big part in that number.Photo Credit: Polly Rice
  
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• Final Piece of Dunkin Donuts Ballpark in Hartford Placed

  21-01-2017 04:08
  
  The final piece of the concourse at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford was placed on Friday at the stadium.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Malloy budget office projects surplus for current year

  21-01-2017 03:29
  
  HARTFORD — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget director is estimating Connecticut will now end this fiscal year with a surplus. In a letter released Friday to the State Comptroller, Ben Barnes credited “strong collections over the past few months” from the corporation tax for the projected $23.3 million surplus in the general fund, the state’s main spending account. The budget is also benefiting from the state’s recent $31.5 million share from a nationwide settleme
  
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• White nationalist Richard Spencer punched in the face during interview

  21-01-2017 02:49
  
  WASHINGTON – White nationalist and leader of the alt-right movement Richard Spencer was sucker-punched in the face twice in downtown Washington D.C. following President Trump’s inauguration Friday. Spencer said he was walking to a restaurant with people from Stateless Media who were working on an interview with him when people recognized him and a circle formed near 14th and K Street. Suddenly, a man wearing a black hoodie attacked him, striking Spencer under the left eye. I was just
  
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• Barron Trump plays peek-a-boo with nephew as dad signs executive orders

  21-01-2017 02:30
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweet moment played out on Inauguration Day, after Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 45th president. Cameras caught Donald Trump’s 10-year-old son, Barron, playing peek-a-boo with his nephew, Theodore, who is the son of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. It happened as President Trump sat down at Capitol Hill to take his first official actions as President: Signing a waiver allowing former Gen. James Mattis to become secretary of defense; a procla
  
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• Trump signs executive orders on Obamacare, freezes on new or pending regulations

  21-01-2017 01:56
  
  WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night “to ease the burden of Obamacare as we transition from repeal and replace,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters. Trump also signed papers confirming the appointments of James Mattis as secretary of defense and John Kelly as secretary of homeland security, Spicer said. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus issued a memorandum Friday night to all executive departments and agencies to
  
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• Trump signs executive order on Obamacare

  21-01-2017 01:56
  
  WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night “to ease the burden of Obamacare as we transition from repeal and replace,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters. Spicer did not respond when asked for further details. Trump also signed papers confirming the appointments of James Mattis as secretary of defense and John Kelly as secretary of homeland security, Spicer said. Signing documents to allow Mattis and Kelly to be sworn into Cab
  
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• Group speaks out on the rights of immigrants in Hartford

  21-01-2017 01:40
  
  HARTFORD — On Donald Trump‘s inauguration day, about 100 people in Hartford protested his presidency by holding up signs and voicing their concerns in front of city hall. The gathering was put on by the Connecticut Immigrants Rights Alliance, which is a coalition made up of about 50 different member organizations that are all fighting for undocumented immigrants and parts of the resist Trump movement. “We’ve been preparing for this since the election. It’s not a hap
  
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• Hartford attorney pleads guilty to money laundering charges

  21-01-2017 01:30
  
  NEW HAVEN — A former Hartford attorney plead guilty to money laundering charges in connection with a securities fraud scheme. Corey Brinson, 36, of Hartford, plead guilty Friday in New Haven to one count of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. Prosecutors said that between approximately October 2010 and July 2016, Brinson, a licensed attorney, served as a “securitie
  
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• Protestors Hold Peaceful Demonstration in New Haven on President Trump Inauguration Day

  21-01-2017 01:05
  
  Unlike the clashes with police and vandalism in the nation’s capital on Inauguration Day, protestors in New Haven peacefully voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump, his positions on several issues and...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Quinnipiac women bring their own high energy game to the court

  21-01-2017 00:35
  
  HAMDEN — Theres a gold rush on the Quinnipiac campus that is paying off huge dividends. No, it’s not a mining operation but the style of play the Bobcats women’s basketball team brings to the court. Head Coach Tricia Fabbri uses a five in five out sub routine that allows Quinnipiac to play a high energy and up tempo pace which as propelled the Bobcats to a 15-4 record overall and 8-1 in MAAC.
  
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• Diners in Connecticut dish about our new president

  21-01-2017 00:28
  
  NEWINGTON – After a long week and a long campaign season, voters settled down for the lunch time rush at the Olympia Diner in Newington. On Friday, the diner’s televisions were tuned into Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. As Mr. Trump spoke to the nation for the first time as president, diners were speaking their minds. “We’re very depressed. It’s just sad. I’m hoping it’s better than we expect,” said Lin Tetrault, a former Connecticu
  
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