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• Woman Bitten by Raccoon in Rocky Hill

  05-02-2017 23:41
  
  Rocky Hill police are warning residents to be careful and look out for wildlife after a woman was bitten Saturday.Photo Credit: File photo
  
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• Bystander trying to rescue 10-year-old boy from Milford pond and falls in, too

  05-02-2017 23:38
  
  MILFORD — A ten-year-old boy and his would be rescuer had to be rescued from a pond Sunday afternoon after they both fell through the ice. Police said a group of boys were playing at Mondo Pond, behind the John F. Kennedy School in Milford, when one of them fell through the ice around 4 p.m. A concern citizen who was in the area tried to rescue the boy and fell in, as well. Fire officials said the man was able to lift the child […]
  
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• Bystander tries to rescue 10-year-old boy from Milford pond and falls in as well

  05-02-2017 23:38
  
  MILFORD — A ten-year-old boy and his would be rescuer had to be rescued from a pond Sunday afternoon after they both fell through the ice. Police said a group of boys were playing at Mondo Pond, behind the John F. Kennedy School in Milford when one of them fell through the ice around 4 p.m. A concern citizen who was in the area tried to rescue the boy and fell in as well. Police were called to the scene and rescued both. The boy […]
  
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• ’24: Legacy’ hits the ground running right after the Super Bowl

  05-02-2017 22:56
  
  LOS ANGLES — The clock has started ticking again for the agents and enemies of CTU. “24: Legacy’ premieres after Super Bowl LI on FOX 61 and conitinues on Monday, February 6.  The new story follows a military hero’s return to the U.S. and the trouble that follows him back — compelling him to ask CTU for help in saving his life, and stopping what potentially could be one of the largest-scale terror attacks on American soil. Like the original, the […]
  
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• Main building at East Canaan campground heavily damaged by fire

  05-02-2017 22:10
  
  EAST CANAAN — A fire destroyed a building at a popular campground Sunday morning Officials said crews were dispatched at 9:52 a.m. at Lone Oaks Campsites. The main building, where the office is located, suffered major damage. Smoke could be scene “from a good distance” according to witnesses. The cause of the fire is unknown and state fire marshal is investigating. Multiple departments responded to the scene including North Canaan,  Norfolk, Falls Village, a
  
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• 10 Super Bowl ads to watch: Sexy Mr. Clean; John Malkovich

  05-02-2017 21:35
  
  NEW YORK — The Super Bowl isn’t just played on the field. Just as intense is a battle off the field to win viewers’ attentions. Advertisers are paying $5 million for just 30 seconds to reach the more than 110 million people in the U.S. expected to tune in. Which ads will be the most talked about? Which ads will be the most remembered years from now, long after the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots square off? Here […]
  
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• Enfield Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect

  05-02-2017 21:34
  
  Enfield police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the Santander Bank on Enfield Street Friday afternoon.Photo Credit: Enfield Police Department
  
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• The Puppy Bowl returns, with a goal to help pet adoptions

  05-02-2017 21:15
  
  NEW YORK — Just before the Super, be sure to catch the Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl! Hosted every year since 2005, the Puppy Bowl serves as a warm-up to the real big game. The game serves as a way for the puppies to become adopted. Animal shelters from all over the country submit puppies and other animals to “compete” in the game. For more stories about pets and animals, click here. According to the associate press, Lady Gaga’s cat […]
  
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• New York police hold man in jogger’s death

  05-02-2017 20:57
  
  NEW YORK — The New York Police Department is holding a man in connection with the killing last August of a jogger near her home in Queens. Chanel Lewis, 20, has not been charged. Still, Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce called it a “good day for justice in New York City.” DNA evidence links Lewis to the crime scene and victim Karina Vetrano, 30, who disappeared while jogging in her neighborhood, Boyce said. Her body was found by police and […]
  
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• New York police charge man in jogger’s death

  05-02-2017 20:57
  
  NEW YORK — The New York Police Department have charged a man in connection with the killing last August of a jogger near her home in Queens. Chanel Lewis, 20, was charged with second-degree murder, police said. He faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. He is expected to be arraigned Sunday night. Still, Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce called it a “good day for justice in New York City.” DNA evidence links Lewis to the crime […]
  
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• Swastika scrawlings unnerve three US cities

  05-02-2017 20:42
  
  Police are investigating a flurry of swastika vandalism over the weekend in three major US cities. Chicago Police released a surveillance video Saturday that shows a man smashing the front window of a synagogue and placing swastikas on the front door. In the video, the suspect pulls up to the synagogue curb in a dark-colored SUV just after midnight, places the stickers on the front door and then breaks the glass with a metal object. He then gets back in […]
  
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• Patriots and Falcons set for Super Bowl showdown

  05-02-2017 20:38
  
  HOUSTON — On the surface, New England vs. Atlanta may not sound like the sexiest Super Bowl matchup. But Sunday’s game has the potential to be explosive. With two high-octane offenses, Super Bowl LI has the makings of a shootout, and the final game of this NFL season could be its best. It also will be the sixth time in Super Bowl history that the league’s highest-scoring offense (Atlanta’s) will face the defense that allowed the least amount of points […]
  
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• Trump Protesters Gather in New Haven for Second Day Straight

  05-02-2017 20:30
  
  For the second day in a row protesters gathered in New Haven to demonstrate against President Trump’s policies on refugees Sunday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Teens Accused of Attacking Disabled Man With Ice Scraper

  05-02-2017 20:29
  
  Winchester police have arrested three teens accused of attacking a man with disabilities with an ice scraper.
  
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• UConn Gets Mention on 'SNL'

  05-02-2017 20:02
  
  The University of Connecticut got a little tip of the hat on Saturday Night Live.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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• Elon Musk says he’s ‘doing good’ on Trump’s advisory council

  05-02-2017 19:56
  
  NEW YORK  — Elon Musk has gotten flak for his decision to join President Trump’s economic advisory council. But he says it’s better to be on the inside and that he is “doing good” by advising Trump. Musk said via Twitter on Saturday — one day after the council met with Trump in Washington — that he’s committed to pushing Trump on issues like immigration and climate change. Musk is one of 18 business leaders on the council. Some have […]
  
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• Fire Damages Office Building at East Canaan Campground

  05-02-2017 19:48
  
  Multiple departments responded to a fire at the Lone Oak campground in East Canaan Sunday.Photo Credit: Norfolk CT FDEMS
  
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• Melissa McCarthy portrays Sean Spicer in fiery new SNL skit

  05-02-2017 19:07
  
  NEW YORK — Saturday Night Live took another dip into their satire of President Trump‘s administration Saturday, this time aiming at Press Secretary Sean Spicer. In the clip, Melissa McCarthy spun the facts as Spicer dodges questions from reporters, explains things via readied props, and even brought out Donald Trump’s pick as Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, played by Kate McKinnon, before she was quickly rushed away. McCarthy’s Spicer rendition right out of
  
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• Anti-Trump Protesters Shut Down Highway, Delay Ambulance

  05-02-2017 18:00
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Protesters in Connecticut temporarily shut down a highway, delaying an ambulance that was on the road and forcing workers to perform an emergency medical procedure on a patient.
  More than 100 people protesting President Donald Trump’s travel ban Saturday afternoon blocked a highway in New Haven.
  As protesters were being cleared from the road, state police say ambulance workers had to perform a procedure on a critically ill patient in the vehicle instead of at
  
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• Record Number Sign up for Run for Refugees in New Haven

  05-02-2017 17:48
  
  Sunday in New Haven, runners raced toward their goal of helping refugees of war-torn nations start a new life in Connecticut.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Career Magnet Lady Panthers face off against top ranked New London Whalers

  05-02-2017 17:29
  
  NEW HAVEN — Saturday afternoon the #8 ranked Lady Panthers of Career Magnet hosted the undefeated and top ranked New London Whalers in girls basketball action. The Whalers earned the #1 ranking early by jumping out to an early double digit lead that they took into the half started on the defensive side of the court. In the second half the home team caught fire as the Lady Panthers fought their way back into the game to force overtime where […]
  
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• Yale and Quinnipiac men’s hockey teams have a familiar showdown on the ice

  05-02-2017 16:50
  
  NEW HAVEN — Yale and Quinnipiac men’s hockey teams are very familiar foes besides being in neighboring towns the two teams have faced off in some epic games including a national championship in 2013. Saturday night Ingalls Rink in New Haven was the site of the latest matchup. The Bulldogs drew first blood just over four minutes into the opening period when Joe Snively centered the puck to Frankie Dichiara who scored the first of his two goals on the […]
  
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• Mansfield Restaurant Closed After Small Fire

  05-02-2017 16:33
  
  A Mansfield restaurant is closed Sunday after a minor fire, officials said.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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• Trump Protesters Block Streets in New Haven, Arrests Made

  05-02-2017 16:06
  
  Protesters opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies blocked the road on the Route 34 connector and backed traffic up near Interstate 91 in New Haven Saturday, leading to the arrest of two...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut/ Connecticut State Police
  
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• Historic Farmington Home Seriously Damaged by Fire

  05-02-2017 15:54
  
  Fire severely damaged a home in Farmington early Sunday morning while the homeowners were vacationing in Virginia, according to fire officials.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Setback for Trump: Appeals court rejects demand to resume travel ban — for now

  05-02-2017 13:43
  
  WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court early Sunday morning denied the US government’s emergency request to resume President Donald Trump‘s travel ban. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has asked for both sides to file legal briefs before the court makes its final decision after a federal judge halted the program on Friday. What this means is that the ruling by US District Court Judge James Robart suspending the ban will remain in place — for now. The US Justice […]
  
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• Appeals court denies DOJ appeal for travel ban

  05-02-2017 13:43
  
  WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court early Sunday morning denied the US government’s emergency request to resume President Donald Trump‘s travel ban. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has asked for both sides to file legal briefs before the court makes its final decision after a federal judge halted the program on Friday. What this means is that the ruling by US District Court Judge James Robart suspending the ban will remain in place — for now. The US Justice […]
  
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• Crews battle early morning fire in Farmington

  05-02-2017 13:09
  
  FARMINGTON — The Farmington Fire Department was on hand at a house fire in the early morning hours Sunday. Director Mary Ellen Harper of the Farmington Fire Department says around 3:23 a.m. a patrolling police officer in the area noticed smoke, which lead him to 165 Main Street. The fire department quickly responded, and found heavy fire and smoke conditions inside the house due to the head start the fire had, prompting them to fight the fire from the outside. […]
  
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• Rocky Hill man arrested charged with burning toddler

  05-02-2017 12:27
  
  ROCKY HILL– A man is in police custody in Rocky Hill after allegedly burning his two-year old son. On Saturday the Fire Marshal’s office told that a two-year old was brought to Hartford Hospital for severe burns. The hospital was told that the burns were a result of an electrical fire at Cold Springs, which is a part of the Century Hills Apartment complex. Since the incident wasn’t initially reported, police say that it had taken place some time in the […]
  
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• Partly cloudy, milder Sunday; Tracking a messy Tuesday

  05-02-2017 11:57
  
  Super Bowl Sunday will feature lots of clouds mixed with sunshine, a southwest breeze that will help temperatures recover well up into the 30s to near 40° during the afternoon.  A cold front will swing through the area Sunday night with a band of clouds and a wind switch to the northwest. A cold Canadian high pressure system will deliver slightly cooler temperatures and sunshine to start the first full week of February for you Monday.  The high pressure system […]
  
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• Partly cloudy, milder Sunday

  05-02-2017 11:57
  
  Super bowl Sunday will feature lots of clouds mixed with sunshine, a southwest breeze that will help temperatures recover well up into the 30s to near 40° during the afternoon.  A cold front will swing through the area Sunday night with a band of clouds and a wind switch to the northwest. A cold Canadian high pressure system will deliver slightly cooler temperatures and sunshine to start the first full week of February for you Monday.  The high pressure system […]
  
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• New York man in custody, believed to be in connection to slain Howard Beach jogger

  05-02-2017 05:48
  
  HOWARD BEACH, QUEENS, NEW YORK — Police have arrested a man who is believed to be in connection with the murder of Howard Beach jogger, Karina Vetrano, PIX11 reported. The man, who is in his early 20’s, was found by police in a housing project in East New York. He is being questioned Saturday night, PIX11 said. Philip Vetrano, her father, confirmed that the NYPD had informed him of a suspect in custody. He had no further comment, PIX11 said. Read more […]
  
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• Dozens of protesters gather in New Haven to speak out against President Trump

  05-02-2017 05:19
  
  NEW HAVEN — Over 100 protesters filled the steps of city hall Saturday afternoon to voice their opinions about the recent refugee and immigration policies of the Trump administration. Several speakers commented on issues ranging from Muslim identity to the protection of LGBTQ rights. “Democracy is not a passive undertaking,” says Patricia Kane, a  protester and  an attorney. “It’s not a spectator sport. You have to show up or it’s gone.” A
  
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• Two Arrested In New London Armed Robbery

  05-02-2017 03:29
  
  New London, Ct. – (CBS Connecticut) – On 2/4/17 at 3:20 AM New London Police received a 911 call from the victim reporting that he was robbed at knife point by a white male and black female at the Ravi Mart on Broad Street. The suspects fled in a Dodge pickup truck. Within minutes of the reported robbery, officers located the suspect vehicle traveling in the area of 74 Connecticut Ave. and conducted a felony stop.
  The occupants, 52 year old Randall Sowa of 85 Vauxhall Street, New Lon
  
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• House fire displaces Southington family

  05-02-2017 03:27
  
  SOUTHINGTON — A fire ripped through a house in Southington. Luckily no one was hurt but the family is displaced. Firefighters received a 911 call of a fire on Tauton Street at 2:16 p.m., firefighters said. First responders were there in about 6 minutes to find the house with flames shooting out of the roof, firefighters said. The entire Southington fire department was at the scene to battle the fire. Multiple other departments from Wolcott, Cheshire, Plainville, and Berlin were also [
  
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• Suffield Police Arrest Fugitive From justice

  05-02-2017 03:21
  
  Suffield, Ct. (CBS Connecticut) –  On Friday February 3, 2017 at 3:13 PM, Suffield, CT. Police and Southwick, MA. Police collaborated to locate and arrest Kyle Mitchell, age 32, as a Fugitive from Justice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mitchell, last known address of 98 Old Skinner Road East Hartland, CT, was wanted on an arrest warrant held by the Southwick, Massachusetts Police for twelve (12) counts of felony burglary.
  Upon receiving information that Mitchell would be trav
  
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• Rocky Hill Two Year Old Suffers Burns, Listed As Serious

  05-02-2017 03:17
  
  Rocky Hill, Ct.  (CBS Connecticut) – On Saturday February 4, 2017, the Rocky Hill Fire Marshal’s Office was made aware that a two year old Rocky Hill resident had been brought to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center with burns on the child’s body. The initial report had indicated that the burns were the result of an electrical fire at 200 Cold Springs Road, part of the Century Hills Apartment complex. The child’s condition is said to be serious.
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• Hartford Police Arrest Bank Robber

  05-02-2017 03:11
  
  Hartford, Ct. (CBS Connecticut) – On Friday, February 3rd, at approximately 1:18pm Hartford Police Officers were dispatched to the Key Bank, located at 1700 Park Street, on a robbery alarm. The bank employees said the suspect had entered the bank, approached the teller and produced a note demanding money. The suspect was given cash and fled the bank. HPD Officers arrived on scene and quickly obtained the suspects description which was broadcast to officers in the area.
  Moments later a plai
  
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• Man Arrested After Toddler Brought to Hospital With Burns

  05-02-2017 02:25
  
  A Rocky Hill man is being held on $100,000 bond after a toddler was brought to the hospital with serious burns Saturday morning.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Route 34 in New Haven now open after police stop protesters from blocking it

  05-02-2017 01:46
  
  NEW HAVEN — Police had to move protesters after they were blocking route 34 in New Haven. State and New Haven police were called to a scene of about 100 protesters blocking route 34. The scene was soon cleared when police moved the protesters out of the road, police said. State police say several protesters were arrested, according to their twitter page. One arrest has been made from the incident, Norman Clement, 66, of New Haven. Police said he was […]
  
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• No. 14 Cincinnati Gets 14th Straight Win, 82-68 Over UConn

  05-02-2017 00:45
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) _ Kyle Washington scored a career-high 27 points, and Gary Clark had his fifth double-double of the season on Saturday as No. 14 Cincinnati used its front-line advantage and pulled away to an 82-68 victory over Connecticut, its 14th straight win.
  The Bearcats (21-2, 10-0 American Athletic) never trailed while winning their 22nd in a row on their home court. They extended their longest overall winning streak in three years.
  Washington had 13 of Cincinnati’s first 17 points
  
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• ‘Notorious B.O.B’ downs 409 wings to reign at Wing Bowl

  05-02-2017 00:33
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA— Bob “Notorious B.O.B.” Shoudt choked down 409 chicken wings to become the finger-licking champion of Philadelphia’s Wing Bowl. His winning finish Friday was 20 wings less than Molly Schuyler inhaled last year to take the championship title. But Schuyler won a special, five-minute race this year against Bill “El Wingador” Simmonds after downing 95 wings. The morning eating ordeal draws boozy spectators who tailgate beforehand outside the city&
  
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