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• Woman startled in shower by intruder who disrobed, then washed family’s dishes

  02-08-2017 23:46
  HACKENSACK, N.J. — A man allegedly slipped inside a New Jersey home through an unlocked door, walked in on a woman showering – then cleaned the family’s dishes before he was caught by police, according to WPIX. Officers were called at about 8:20 a.m. to a home in First Street in Hackensack about a burglary in process, police said. A woman said she was in the shower when a stranger entered the bathroom and began to disrobe, police said. She […]
  
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• 81-year-old pharmacist made woman remove clothing before filling prescription, police say

  02-08-2017 23:42
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A licensed pharmacist in Niagara Falls is facing charges after police say he compelled a woman to remove her clothes before he would fill her prescription, according to WKBW. Niagara Falls police and Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested 81-year-old Robert Kenzia for coercion Tuesday morning. Police say Kenzia, a licensed pharmacist at McLeod’s Pharmacy on Buffalo Avenue, threatened to tell other pharmacies not to fill her prescriptions if sh
  
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• Car Hung Up on Downed Wire in Suffield

  02-08-2017 23:26
  
  A car is hung up on downed wire in Suffield, police said.
  
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• Troopers, SWAT Respond to Barricaded Man in Willimantic

  02-08-2017 23:25
  
  State troopers and its SWAT team are responding to a barricaded man situation in Willimantic. The incident on Birch Street in Willimantic originated from a burglary in Hampton, state police...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Man barricades himself in Willimantic, SWAT on the scene

  02-08-2017 23:19
  WILLIMANTIC  — State police responded to a home where a man had barricaded himself inside . SWAT teams were at the scene Wednesday afternoon on Birch St. in Willimantic. State Police detectives from Eastern District Major Crime are also responding to the scene. The incident originated from a larceny in Hampton. Check back for further details as they develop.  
  
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• Storms Cause Damage Across Connecticut

  02-08-2017 23:00
  
  A series of strong storms moved across Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon, taking down trees and dropping heavy rain and hail.Photo Credit: NBC ConnecticutThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Campers at Sacred Heart University possibly taped inappropriately: Bridgeport police

  02-08-2017 22:55
  BRIDGEPORT — Officials are investigating an incident where minors at a summer camp on campus may have been videotaped under inappropriate circumstances. Av Harris, a spokesman for Bridgeport police said Sacred Heart notified police Tuesday night that a participant in a summer camp may have been recorded inappropriately. The Bridgeport Police Youth Bureau is investigating. No arrests have been made. Harris said that this incident is under investigation. The university issued a statemen
  
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• Bridgeport Teacher Facing New Sexual Assault Charges

  02-08-2017 22:46
  
  A former Bridgeport high school teacher who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has turned herself in for new sexual assault charges.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Governor’s Ceremony Celebrates Earlier Signing Of Criminal Justice Bills

  02-08-2017 22:44
  (CBS Connecticut) — At the Faith Congregational Church in the north end of Hartford today, the governor hosted a ceremony celebrating his recent signing of nine criminal justice bills.
  The ceremony included a ceremonial signing, although the bills were actually signed earlier.
  Governor Dannel Malloy noted the support of liberal and conservative groups for the new laws.
  A representative of the Yankee Institute said the new laws protect personal liberty, while helping reduce overspending on
  
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• Farmington Police investigating after suspects attempt to steal steal lawn tractors

  02-08-2017 22:42
  FARMINGTON — Farmington Police are looking for two suspects they say attempted to steal lawn tractors from a nearby business. The attempted theft happened on July 10th around 3 a.m., according to police. The suspects were captured on a camera at a nearby convenience store. Police are asking if anyone happens to know the identity of either individual to call Farmington Officer Bianchi at 860-675-2400 or leave a tip on our tip line at 860-675 BITE (2483). All calls can […]
  
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• Safe Stolen From Westport Nail Salon: Police

  02-08-2017 22:26
  
  A safe was stolen from a Westport nail salong on July 21, police said. Video surveillance captured images of two men take a safe from a nail salon on Post Road East, according to Westport...Photo Credit: Westport Police
  
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• Wednesday forecast: T storms, wind, hail with flash flood concerns

  02-08-2017 22:19
  Thunderstorms are firing up this afternoon.  Storms are hit-or-miss but any town that gets one could experience heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning. Check the latest warnings here.  The biggest risk with any storms that develop will be ponding on the roads. Storms will move very slowly today and could drop a lot of rain over a short period of time. For that reason the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from now until 8 PM […]
  
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• Wethersfield man arrested following police pursuit, crashing into two cars

  02-08-2017 22:13
  WETHERSFIELD — Police say a Wethersfield man was arrested after police chased him following a shoplifting in Glastonbury. Police say they pursued a white pick-up truck driven by Ryan Burton, 32, of Wethersfield, south on Maple Street from the area of the Silas Deane Highway. Burton was wanted by Glastonbury police for shoplifting that had just occurred. A Wethersfield officer spotted Burton and the truck, and tried to stop it, but Burton fled. The officer pursued Burton until the area [&he
  
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• NASA Is Hiring A Planetary Protection Officer To Protect Earth From Aliens

  02-08-2017 21:55
  CBS Local — NASA is looking to hire a Planetary Protection Officer who would protect Earth from possible alien contamination, according to a job advert posted on the U.S. government’s official employment site.
  Being a PPO involves stopping astronauts and robots from being contaminated with biological and organic material during space travel. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with several branches of NASA, as well as external organizations that are actively invo
  
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• The Krispy Kreme Reese’s Peanut Butter doughnut is officially a thing

  02-08-2017 21:50
  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Peanut butter lovers rejoice! Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Hershey’s to offer a Reese’s Peanut Butter doughnut, according to WGHP. According to Krispy Kreme, “The Reese’s Peanut Butter Doughnut is filled with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Kreme, dipped in milk chocolate icing, topped with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Chip and chopped peanut blend, and finished with a drizzle of chocolate and peanut butter.” One doughnut will set you b
  
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• Bridgeport Mayor Sues For Access To Public Campaign Money

  02-08-2017 21:49
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim has filed a federal lawsuit against the State Elections Enforcement Commission, seeking access to public campaign money as he explores a run for governor.
  The commission ruled in June that Ganim can’t access a grant from the Citizens’ Election Fund because he’s a convicted felon.
  Ganim says Connecticut’s public financing law creates an “unfair and unnecessary barrier” to public offic
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hartford, Litchfield.Tolland Counties

  02-08-2017 21:45
  
  Severe thunderstorms warnings are in effect for Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties.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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• CT Clear the Shelter Locations on Aug. 19

  02-08-2017 21:39
  
  Full list of Clear the Shelter locations in Connecticut for July 23. Adoptions fees are reduced or waived at participating shelters.Photo Credit: Getty Images/Image SourceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Alleged Inappropriate Videotaping at SHU Sports Camp: School

  02-08-2017 21:33
  
  Sacred Heart University said it is working with local and state authorities to investigate allegations of possible inappropriate videotaping of minors on campus.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Hail, scattered thunderstorms move across the state causing fires, wind damage

  02-08-2017 21:19
  HARTFORD — Thunderstorms are moving across the state as of Wednesday afternoon, leaving fires, car accidents and flooding in their wake. Get the full forecast here.  State Police say that Route 125 in Cornwall is closed due to flooding: #CTtraffic: Rte 125 in Cornwall is closed between Rte 4 & Rte 128 water over roadway. — CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) August 2, 2017 The Suffield Fire Department says Mountain Road is closed between Ratley Road and the Stone Street
  
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• Hail, Scattered thunderstorms move across the state

  02-08-2017 21:19
  HARTFORD — Thunderstorms are moving across the state as of Wednesday afternoon. Get the full forecast here.  In a Plymouth, a tree down fell down on a house on  Carol Circle, there were no injuries In Windsor Locks, emergency crews responded to on Reed Avenue. There has been hail reported in Canton.
  
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• ‘She went into beast mode’: Woman accused of shaving 9-year-old boy in act of retaliation

  02-08-2017 21:02
  EUREKA, Mo. — Eureka police say it’s a case unlike any they’ve had before. A mother is accused of shaving a young neighbor’s head, and writing on his forehead, according to KMOV. “She just distinctively went into beast mode, you know? She should have got the other kids parents involved,” says Bill Constantin. Another person adding, “Gosh, I can’t believe that she would do that. That is just terrible,” says Marilyn Clark. Those are some o
  
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• Plans Off for Connecticut Veterans Parade in Hartford

  02-08-2017 20:47
  
  Plans are off for the Connecticut Veterans Parade in Hartford in November.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Organizers: No Connecticut Veterans Parade For 2017

  02-08-2017 20:46
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Citing financial challenges, organizers of the Connecticut Veterans Parade say the event will not occur this year.
  “This was a difficult decision for our committee to make because the parade has been a labor of love for all of us,” said Ray Lilley, president of the Connecticut Veterans Fund. “But the rising costs of producing an event of this magnitude, combined with funding challenges, and the dwindling number of spectators who come ou
  
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• 2017 Connecticut Veterans parade in Hartford cancelled, rising costs among reasons

  02-08-2017 20:30
  HARTFORD — Organizers say that the Connecticut Veterans Parade will not be held this coming November. The Connecticut Veterans Fund which coordinated the annual parade in Hartford, cites the high cost of running the event and the increasing difficulty in raising funs to produce it as factors. President of the Connecticut Veteran’s Fun Ray Lilley said in a statement: “This was a difficult decision for our committee to make because the parade has been a labor of love for all [&he
  
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• More than 60% polled disapprove of the job Trump is doing: Quinnipiac poll

  02-08-2017 20:29
  HAMDEN —  Voters polled disapprove of the job done by President Donald Trump  by 61 to 33 percent according to a poll released Wednesday. According to a Quinnipiac University national poll, white men are almost evenly divided 47 – 48 percent and Republicans overwhelmingly approve by 76 – 17 percent. Trump’s  approval rating is down from a 55 – 40 percent disapproval in a June 29 survey. This is President Trump’s lowest approval and highest disap
  
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• Storms Bring Hail to Parts of State

  02-08-2017 20:07
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologist have been tracking thunderstorms for the afternoon, including storms that brought hail and lightning to towns including Coventry and Wolcott.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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• August Storm Brings Hail

  02-08-2017 20:04
  
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• Sound Off CT: Now Where Do We Go From Here?

  02-08-2017 19:46
  Jim looks at the media’s obsession with Trump, the Russia scandal, and everything about this administration.
   
  
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• 2 US service members killed in Afghanistan convoy attack

  02-08-2017 19:40
  KABUL, Afghanistan— The Pentagon says that two U.S. service members were killed in an attack on a NATO convoy near Kandarhar in southern Afghanistan. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, confirmed the deaths. There was no information on the number of troops wounded. A suicide bomber struck the convoy and the Taliban took responsibility for the attack. Eyewitness Ghulam Ali, who runs a mechanics shop near the attack site on the outskirts of the city of Kandahar, says he […]
  
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• Connecticut Has Low Rate Of Workplace Deaths For All Ages

  02-08-2017 19:38
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – An Associated Press analysis of federal statistics shows Connecticut has had a consistently low rate of workplace fatalities across all ages.
  On a national level, the rate of workplace fatalities has decreased, but older people are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall.
  In Connecticut, the death rate for older workers has been a bit higher than the rate for workers overall for most of the last decade, but both rates often have bee
  
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• Pistol-packing bride pulls handgun out of wedding dress, points it at husband

  02-08-2017 19:35
  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A newly-married Tennessee bride was arrested after she allegedly pointed a gun at her groom’s head during an argument only hours after the couple said “I do,” according to WTVF. Police responded to a motel and found 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard and her husband fighting. A witness told officers Prichard pulled a gun out of her wedding dress and pulled the trigger during the argument. The gun was not loaded, according to police. “She pulle
  
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• Gov. Malloy signs legislation reforming Connecticut’s criminal justice system

  02-08-2017 18:45
  HARTFORD – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel Malloy held a bill signing ceremony in Hartford. He signed several pieces of legislation enacting major reforms to the state’s criminal justice system, including a significant reform to the state’s bail system, in order to continue efforts in reducing the state’s historically low crime rates. Malloy was joined by Mayor Luke Bronin, Department of Correction Commissioner Scott Semple, representatives of the ACLU of Connecti
  
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• 2017 Pac-12 Football Preview: North Division

  02-08-2017 18:30
  Ryan Mayer
  College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl teams are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into conten
  
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• Torrington Delays Start Of School

  02-08-2017 18:25
  TORRINGTON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Public schools in Torrington will open three days later than originally planned.
  Officials say the start of school will be Tuesday, September 5– the day after Labor Day. All staff will first report on August 28. With no state budget in place, officials hope that the delay will allow the budget picture to become more certain.
  The three days will be made up on the other end of the school year, with the last day of school being pushed from June 18 t
  
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• Police Investigating Package Thefts in Manchester

  02-08-2017 18:19
  
  Police are investigating the theft of packages in Manchester.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Too Much Sleep Is Linked With More Nightmares, Study Finds

  02-08-2017 18:15
  CBS Local — Excessive sleep is linked to more nightmares, according to a new study. The study found that more than nine hours of sleep can result in an uptick in nightmares.
  Researchers surveyed 846 people about sleep quality, nightmares, worries, drinking and exercise. They found that worrying about the future before bed was a strong cause of nightmares, which made sense to them. But researchers were surprised to see that excessive sleep also was linked to causing nightmares.
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• Minneapolis school building collapses: 2 unaccounted for

  02-08-2017 18:10
  MINNEAPOLIS — Two people were unaccounted for and five were taken to the hospital Wednesday after an apparent natural gas explosion shook Minnehaha Academy and collapsed part of a building, officials in Minneapolis said. Fire crews were searching for possible victims in the debris at the private school, officials said. One witness said two men yelled “gas” shortly before the blast. Three people on the roof needed assistance getting down. The Minneapolis Fire Department initiall
  
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• Tracking Afternoon Showers & Thunderstorms

  02-08-2017 18:02
  
  NBC Connecticut Meteorologist are tracking thunderstorms for the afternoon.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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• Former Red Cross Employee Sentenced to 8 Years for Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

  02-08-2017 18:02
  
  A former American Red Cross employee who was accused of embezzling several hundred thousand dollars from the relief organization has been sentenced to eight years in prison.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• UConn Trustees Vote On Torrington Campus

  02-08-2017 17:59
  (Torrington, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – The former University of Connecticut-Torrington satellite campus will be turned over to the city.
  UConn trustees voted unanimously today in favor of the proposal.
  The trustees last year opted to close the campus and move the 88 full-time students to waterbury and storrs, the result of declining enrollment.
  UConn spokesman Tom Breen says the transaction was a smooth process.
  The campus closed a year ago due to declining enrollment.
  Torrington Mayor Elin
  
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• Lack of Budget Delays Start of School in Torrington

  02-08-2017 17:55
  
  Torrington is delaying the opening of public schools by three days because of the lack of a state budget and students will now start on Tuesday, Sept. 5.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Woman Grazed by Bullet in Hartford

  02-08-2017 17:40
  
  An 18-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet while walking outside a house in Hartford early Wednesday morning.
  
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• 5 Upcoming Baseball Milestones

  02-08-2017 17:20
  by Rob Joyce
  History was made Sunday in Arlington, as Rangers’ third baseman Adrian Beltre became the 31st member of the 3000-hit club with a double. The 38-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down, as he begins the week with a .307 average in 51 games since missing the first two months of the season. A four-time All-Star, Beltre has gone from “very good player” to “making a Hall of Fame case” to “going to Cooperstown” over the course of the last deca
  
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• Suit Says Meriden Police Didn’t Watch Woman Who Hanged Self

  02-08-2017 17:17
  MERIDEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – The estate of a woman found hanged in a Connecticut police department’s holding cell is suing the city for more than $1 million.
  The suit filed against the city of Meriden by the estate of 29-year-old Erica Moreno alleges officers neglected to properly monitor the woman and failed to remove the drawstring from her sweatpants she used to hang herself.
  Moreno was arrested in January 2016 after police discovered an outstanding warrant for her ar
  
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• Deadly Shooting in New Britain

  02-08-2017 17:07
  (New Britain, CONN. / CBS Connecticut) — A man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night in New Britain.
  Police say the shooting happened around 9 p.m. at a home at 396 Park St, where there was a house party. The victim was walking from a parked car back to the home when he was shot, said authorities. The victim– who is from either Hartford or Wethersfield– was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to Police Captain Thomas Steck.
  Police say the shooting does not appear to
  
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• 2017 Pac-12 Football Preview: South Division

  02-08-2017 17:00
  Ryan Mayer
  College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl bidders are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into cont
  
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• ‘Drive-By Dunk’ Challenge Causes Damage in Newington

  02-08-2017 16:50
  
  "The “Drive-By Dunk" is the latest challenge that children and adults are taking part in across the country and it's happening in a Connecticut town.Photo Credit: NBC News
  
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