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• Body Found of Teen Who Was Missing in Connecticut River

  13-06-2017 23:58
  
  State officials said they have found the body of a 17-year-old Meriden boy who had been missing since being swept into the Connecticut River Sunday.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Man Charged In Stabbing

  13-06-2017 23:55
  
  (TORRINGTON,Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Torrington Police have arrested a 21 year old local man in connection with the early Tuesday morning stabbing of a woman.Officers responded to the report of a woman who had been stabbed in the abdomen shortly before 1:30.She was taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and then to Hartford Hospital where she is listed in stable condition.The victim told investigators she met her attacker online and arranged to meet at 11 Culvert Street,where the suspect l
  
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• LifeStar requested following tree accident to tree removal employee in Burlington

  13-06-2017 23:54
  
  BURLINGTON —  State police said LifeStar was requested for a tree removal employee who was injured after cutting down a tree Tuesday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 4 p.m., on Lake Street. Police said the worker was cutting down a slanted tree when the accident occurred. It is unknown at this time if the tree fell on the victim or if he was hurt due to the kickback of the saw. Police said rescue crews removed the tree from […]
  
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• LifeStar requested following after tree falls on removal employee in Burlington

  13-06-2017 23:54
  
  BURLINGTON —  State police said LifeStar was requested for a tree removal employee who was injured after cutting down a tree Tuesday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 4 p.m., on Lake Street. Police said the worker was cutting down a slanted tree when the tree fell on him. Police said rescue crews removed the tree from the victim and a LifeStar chopper airlifted the man to a hospital. No additional information has been released at this time.
  
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• From the rink to the road, meet the driving force behind Whalers license plates

  13-06-2017 23:52
  
  HARTFORD — The Hartford Whalers aren’t coming back. At least no time soon but fans will soon be able to ride with pride. Coming to an intersection or boulevard near you; Hartford Whalers vanity plates. Longtime Whaler fans Jerry Erwin and Peter Hindle — known as the Whaler Guys — who even host a public access TV show of the same name, were the driving force behind making the license plates a reality. “We’ve worked on this for about five years, […]
  
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• Second Annual ‘Fun Dog Show’ taking place Saturday in Ridgefield

  13-06-2017 23:36
  
  RIDGEFIELD —  Ridgefield Crossings is set to host its Second Annual Fun Dog Show this weekend. Judged categories include best trick, kisser, costume, look alike, tail wager and catcher with a $10 entry fee per dog. All dogs must submit a copy of current vaccines from a licensed veterinarian on the day of the show. All proceeds benefit the One Company Fund and ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue). Raffles, vendors and refreshments will be available. The event takes place Saturday,
  
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• Man Trapped Under Tree in Burlington

  13-06-2017 23:33
  
  A man suffered a traumatic head injury after a tree fell on top of him.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Traffic on I-84 East in Waterbury Getting By After Tractor Trailer Fire

  13-06-2017 22:59
  
  Traffic is getting by on Interstate 84 east in Waterbury after being shut down for a tractor trailer fire.Photo Credit: jr scappini
  
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• Malloy Preparing For Growing Possibility Of No Budget Deal

  13-06-2017 22:57
  
  By SUSAN HAIGHAssociated Press
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration is preparing for the growing possibility that Connecticut lawmakers won’t pass a new two-year budget before the fiscal year ends on June 30.
  The Democrat said Tuesday he plans to release “principles” next week that will guide how he expects to fund state operations on an interim basis.
  Lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session last week without
  
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• Lack Of State Budget Brings Uncertainty To Cities, Towns

  13-06-2017 22:48
  
  SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — With Connecticut’s state budget in limbo, many cities and towns have blindly set their local tax rates for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, hoping they won’t need to send out refunds or supplemental property tax bills to cover any gaps in anticipated state aid.
  Harwinton First Selectman Michael Criss said his small, northwestern Connecticut community already passed a local budget that maintains the sa
  
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• Animal Control: Dog dies due to heat stroke in Wallingford

  13-06-2017 22:36
  
  WALLINGFORD —  Animal Control of Wallingford said a dog died following a heat stroke Monday. The animal control broke the news on Facebook Tuesday afternoon. “One of our shelter alumnus was left outside by the family’s nanny yesterday for several hours without water. Sadly, when the dog’s owners returned home from work, they found her lifeless body in the yard. They rushed her to the veterinarian, who tragically confirmed she had suffered and died from heat stroke,&r
  
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• Fireworks Set to Return to Hartford Riverfront This July

  13-06-2017 22:34
  
  The popular Riverfront Fireworks will be returning to Hartford this summer following a year off due to financial challenges. The fireworks show is now scheduled for July 8 as part of a larger summer series...Photo Credit: Max Armani
  
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• Storms moving through state this afternoon, Cooler on Wednesday

  13-06-2017 22:24
  
  This is day three in the 90s which means we can officially call this a heat wave! Fun fact: This is the earliest date the Hartford area has experienced two heat waves (last one was Mat 17-19). But this the last day of the heat and humidity and it will go out with a bang. A few of the storms that fire up could be strong or severe with the biggest threats being lightning, high winds and hail. The Storm […]
  
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• Downed Line Closes Route 9 Closed in Old Saybrook, Starts Fire

  13-06-2017 22:12
  
  Route 9 is closed in Old Saybrook, power is out and Middlesex Turnpike is closed near Route 9 because an overhead electric line broke and is hanging low and has started a burning the woods.Photo Credit: Old Saybrook Police
  
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• Roof to a building catches fire in New Haven, evacuates over 400 people

  13-06-2017 22:09
  
  NEW HAVEN —  Firefighters said over 400 people were evacuated following fire to a building Tuesday morning. New Haven firefighters said the roof a large building caught fire causing water damage to the eighth floor due to the HVAC systems. Firefighters said no injuries were reported and everyone was sent home for the day. The fire took place at 2 Whitney Avenue. No additional details have been released at this time.
  
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• Dog Left Outside With No Water Dies: Animal Control

  13-06-2017 21:43
  
  A dog left outside for several hours in the heat on Monday died from heat stroke, Wallingford Animal Control said.Photo Credit: Getty Images/Westend61
  
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• Person Who Prompted School Lockdowns in Milford Found: Cops

  13-06-2017 21:36
  
  The person who prompted a lockdown at three Milford schools appears to have shot himself, according to police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Teen’s Body Recovered In Haddam

  13-06-2017 20:24
  HADDAM, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – The body of a missing 17-year-old boy has been recovered from the waters of the Connecticut River south of Haddam Island near Haddam Meadows State Park, where he went missing Sunday. The body of Jay Agli was found late Tuesday morning, said the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
  Agli had gone into the Connecticut River to help his 19-year-old sister who had fallen from a sandbar into the water. She was picked up by a nearby boater.
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• $6.65M Settlement In Christmas Fire That Killed 5

  13-06-2017 20:14
  
  STAMFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – The city of Stamford will pay $6.65 million to settle one of three lawsuits filed by the family of three girls who died in a Christmas morning house fire that also killed their grandparents.
  Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed when it was announced last month but are contained in Stamford Probate Court papers obtained by Hearst Connecticut Media.
  The 2011 fire killed 7-year-old twins Grace and Sarah Badger, 9-year-old Lily Badger and t
  
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• Up And Coming International Vacation Spots

  13-06-2017 20:00
  
  By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
  We consulted with a travel expert regarding up-and-coming worldwide destinations. As founder of We Blog the World, an online luxury lifestyle website dedicated to transformative travel with more than one million followers, Renee Blodgett offered insights into a handful of top picks that touch on adventure, urban art and culture, oceans and islands.
  Germany: A Tale of Two Cities 
  In 2017, Germany ushers in the next 500 years as it marks the 500th
  
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• Best Connecticut Breweries To Take Dad On Father’s Day

  13-06-2017 20:00
  
  By Joshua Palmes
  Perhaps the best gift you can give your dad this Father’s Day is taking him out for a drink. If you want a change of pace why not visit one of Connecticut’s many breweries and try some of the state’s best craft beers? The two of you will have a memorable time this Sunday catching up over the brews made made at these top-notch facilities.
  City Steam Brewery Cafe
  942 Main St.Hartford, CT 06103(860) 525-1600
  www.citysteam.biz
  Now celebrating 20 years as Hartford&
  
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• Powder Ridge to Open Synthetic Snow Park in August

  13-06-2017 19:43
  
  Powder Ridge in Middlefield will be offering winter sports all 365 days of the year come August.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• 34 Percent Of LinkedIn Profiles Lie A Little, 10 Percent Lie Completely, Study Finds

  13-06-2017 19:23
  
  CBS Local– For employers making use of LinkedIn to search for the best candidate to hire, reality may be different than the profile’s perception. According to a study by LendEDU, 34 percent of profiles lie a little while 10 percent are fabricated completely.
  The largest section for dishonesty is LinkedIn’s “skills” section, because they’re a bit more difficult to prove untrue than, say, job experience. LendEDU found that 55 percent of people admitted
  
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• Sound Off CT: Lots of Hearings in Washington

  13-06-2017 19:00
  John Hinderaker practiced law for 41 years, enjoying a nationwide litigation practice. He retired from the practice of law at the end of 2015, and is now President of Center of the American Experiment, a think tank headquartered in Minnesota.
  He joined Jim along with Andy McCarthy, a contributing editor of National Review and a senior fellow at the National Review, former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
  There’s lots of hearings going on in Washington DC&helli
  
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• Proposed Middle School in Cheshire Would Have HVAC System

  13-06-2017 18:58
  
  With a third day of temps well into the 90s, it’s tough for schools that have little to no air conditioning, but a proposal in Cheshire to build a new school could fix that problem in the future.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• 3 Milford Schools Locked Down Due to Incident at Park

  13-06-2017 18:49
  
  Three Milford schools are locked down and Eisenhower Park is closed while police deal with a situation involving an emotionally disturbed person in the park.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Summer Fireworks Returning To Hartford

  13-06-2017 18:35
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Fireworks along the Connecticut River in Hartford and East Hartford were canceled last year because of the capital city’s financial problems. This year, they are returning without cost to city taxpayers, Mayor Luke Bronin announced Tuesday.
  The fireworks show, scheduled for July 8 along the riverfront, is just one in a series of events being marketed under the “Summer in the City” banner in Hartford, that also includes the Greater Hartf
  
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• Trends for Outdoor Weddings in Connecticut

  13-06-2017 18:23
  
  If you are planning an outdoor wedding in Connecticut, these are the trends you should know about.
  
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• MLB’s Top 5 Hardest Hitters So Far This Season

  13-06-2017 18:16
  By Rich Arleo
  If there is one word that comes to mind when summarizing the first two-plus months of the 2017 MLB season, it’s power. Before play began on June 12, there was an average of 1.23 home runs per game, which would be an all-time record. This upswing certainly didn’t come out of nowhere, as fans saw an average of 1.16 homers (5,610 in total) by last seasons’ end—the third most overall and highest since 2000 (1.17, 5,693)—and this season is well on pace to e
  
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• Cities, Towns Anxiety Over State Budget

  13-06-2017 18:16
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – With Connecticut’s state budget in limbo, many cities and towns are blindly setting their local tax rates for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
  That means some municipalities may have to send out supplemental property tax bills to cover any gaps in anticipated state aid, depending on what a final state budget looks like.
  The Council of Small Towns has asked its law firm to provide guidance to towns if supplemental tax notices become necessary.
  Harwinton Fi
  
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• All Clear After White Powder Was Found at Department of Social Services

  13-06-2017 18:09
  
  A Department of Social Services office on Humphrey Street in New Haven and offices of the United Way of Greater New Haven were evacuated Tuesday morning after an employee found a package with white powder,...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Second Day of Early Dismissal for Some Schools

  13-06-2017 17:53
  
  This is the second day of early dismissals for some schools because of heat.
  
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• Ray Dunaway: How Kiosks Evade Minimum Wage?

  13-06-2017 17:52
  
  Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer, addresses a loophole with order kiosks. Want fries with that? Order kiosks evade Connecticut’s minimum wage.
  
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• DMV Begins Mailing Licenses

  13-06-2017 17:52
  
  Today is the first day of a new policy that requires mailing your drivers license rather than get it from a local DMV office.
  
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• Convict Ordered To Pay Restitution To Victims

  13-06-2017 17:49
  
  WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – A Connecticut man serving nine years in prison on a child porn conviction has been ordered to pay restitution to five victims shown in the images he distributed.
  The Journal Inquirer reports (http://bit.ly/2rmv8Ax ) that a lawyer for 32-year-old Jonathan Rhoades, of Windsor, negotiated $1,000 payments to four victims.
  But Rhoades has disputed an order to pay a fifth victim $8,000, saying she should receive an amount similar to the others.
  Rhoades’ lawyer says h
  
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• Schools Dismiss Early Because of Heat

  13-06-2017 17:24
  
  Some schools are dismissing early because of heat.
  
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• Man Serving Child Porn Sentence Ordered To Pay Restitution

  13-06-2017 17:23
  
  WINDSOR, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A Connecticut man serving nine years in prison on a child porn conviction has been ordered to pay restitution to five victims shown in the images he distributed.
  The Journal Inquirer reports that a lawyer for 32-year-old Jonathan Rhoades, of Windsor, negotiated $1,000 payments to four victims. But Rhoades has disputed an order to pay a fifth victim $8,000, saying she should receive an amount similar to the others.
  Rhoades’ lawyer says he admi
  
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• Best 3-on-3 Olympic Basketball Teams

  13-06-2017 17:12
  
  by Rob Joyce
  Three-on-three is all the rage right now in basketball. Allen Iverson and Ice Cube just launched the BIG3 league, featuring former NBA players in a three-on-three pro setting. Then last week the International Olympic Committee announced the addition of three-on-three for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, among other events.
  The eight-team event, on both the men’s and women’s side, will likely not exclusively boast All-Stars, as it’s unclear if participation in both 3
  
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• United Way of Greater New Haven Evacuated

  13-06-2017 17:07
  
  Offices of the United Way of Greater New Haven have been evacuated after a suspicious white powder was found at the Department of Social Services building on Humphrey Street in New Haven, according to the...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Ray Dunaway: Tech Tips For Dads, Grads, and Summer

  13-06-2017 17:00
  Jim Barry, Consumer Technology Association’s tech guru looks at Father’s Day, grad, and summer tech and gadgets. Learn what’s new and cool in the tech world.
  
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• West Hartford Police: House Of Tobacco Ransacked

  13-06-2017 16:28
  
  WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – West Hartford police are investigating a burglary at the House of Tobacco on New Britain Avenue.
  Police were called to the business just after 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for a burglar alarm. The front door had been smashed and the interior was ransacked, said police. Whoever is responsible got away with an unknown quantity of merchandise.
  A state police canine was brought to the scene in hopes of tracking the suspect or suspects, but the effort was unsuccess
  
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• Kelly Out As Sandy Hook Promise Event Host

  13-06-2017 16:22
  NEW YORK (AP) – An anti-gun violence organization founded by parents of children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School has dumped Megyn Kelly ashost of an event in Washington this week because of her planned interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
  Kelly said Tuesday that she understands and respects the decision but is disappointed she won’t be there.
  NBC is taking considerable heat on social media for its Father’s Day broadcast of Kelly’s interview with &ldq
  
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• Police: 2 officers killed, 2 inmates on run in Georgia

  13-06-2017 16:20
  
  PUTNAM, GA — A manhunt is underway for two prisoners after one of them shot and killed two corrections officers who were transporting them on a bus in central Georgia on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Prison inmates Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose overpowered and disarmed the officers before one of the prisoners shot and killed both guards around 5:45 a.m. on State Route 16 between Eatonton and Sparta, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said. Rowe and Dubose then carjacked [
  
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• Environmental Officials Warn Of Bad Air Quality

  13-06-2017 16:15
  (CBS Connecticut) – With a third day of sweltering heat, Connecticut environmental officials are warning of bad air quality in parts of the state. Elevated ozone levels are expected to produce “unhealthy” air quality for all segments of the population along the shoreline Tuesday.
  “Today, the levels are going to be so high that even healthy adults should watch their outdoor activity,” said Paul Farrell, assistant director of air planning for the Department of Energy
  
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• Person Transported After Chemical Burn at New Haven Company

  13-06-2017 15:51
  
  One person was transported to the hospital to be treated for chemical burns sustained at a lock manufacturing company in New Haven.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• People injured in TriBeCa high-rise fire; high carbon monoxide levels detected: FDNY

  13-06-2017 15:49
  
  TRIBECA, Manhattan — Multiple people are injured after a fire erupted in TriBeCa high-rise Tuesday morning, causing high levels of carbon monoxide in the area, according to the fire department. The blaze broke out in the basement of a multi-use building at West Broadway and Murray Street around 8:30 a.m., according to the fire department. High levels of carbon monoxide were detected, fire officials say. A suspicious package was also found in the area, NYPD officials say, but additional det
  
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• Police Release New Photos from Norwalk Bank Robbery

  13-06-2017 15:36
  
  Police are still searching for the woman who robbed a Norwalk bank on May 12 and they have enhanced the surveillance photos.Photo Credit: Norwalk Police
  
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• Fire crews respond to hazmat situation at New Haven business

  13-06-2017 15:02
  
  NEW HAVEN — Fire fighters responded to a chemical incident at a business in New Haven Tuesday. The incident happened around 8:00 a.m. at Sargent Manufacturing company on Sargent Drive. That department tells FOX 61 one person’s arm was burned by sulfuric acid. The worker was handling about a gallon worth of the acid when the spilled occurred. The acid was contained by officials not soon after arriving. No one else was injured in the incident. Officials remained on scene […]
  
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• Meriden Police Make ID In Untimely Death

  13-06-2017 14:35
  
  MERIDEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Meriden police have identified the woman who was pronounced dead after she was found slumped over behind an apartment building on Sherman Avenue early Monday.
  Police say Vanessa Gonzalez, 33, was found in the rear of 234 Sherman Avenue shortly before 5 a.m. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, said police.
  There appears to be no foul play, but an autopsy is expected and police continue to investigate, said Sergeant Darrin McKay.
  Anyone with
  
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• Bristol Woman Pleads Guilty In IRS Impersonation Scam

  13-06-2017 14:27
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A Bristol woman has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to her involvement in an IRS impersonation scam that impacted more than 500 people between the U.S. and Canada.
  Nancy Frye entered her guilty plea in a Hartford federal court Monday. The 51-year-old is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison.
  Court records show Frye was paid about $500 a day as a runner for those in the scam posing as IRS agents. The agents would call taxpayers, thre
  
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