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• Suspensions For Base-Brawl In Detroit

  25-08-2017 23:25
  By MIKE FITZPATRICK  AP Baseball Writer
   
  NEW YORK (AP) _ Two of baseball’s biggest hitters were suspended Friday after taking some menacing swings with their fists.
  Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was banned seven games and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez got barred four games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon at Comerica Park.
  Major League Baseball handed out the penalties one day after the Yankees and Tigers got into a trio of beanball-related clashes d
  
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• 7 Swimming Areas Closed After Water Quality Testing

  25-08-2017 23:19
  
  Seven Connecticut swimming areas are closed because of high bacteria levels or the presence of blue-green algae.
  
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• Route 15 North in Wethersfield Shut Down Due to Crash

  25-08-2017 23:13
  
  Route 15 going northbound in Wethersfield is shut down following a roll-over crash, CT DOT said.
  
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• Senator Blumenthal Writes To FAA After Small Plane Crashes

  25-08-2017 22:52
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for stronger safety measures following a spate of deadly small aircraft crashes.
  The Connecticut Democrat sent a letter Friday to Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta outlining his concerns.
  Blumenthal said Connecticut has seen a string of eight small aircraft crashes and six fatalities so far this year. He said that’s on track to be the deadliest year for plane accidents in over a decade.
  In the letter, Blument
  
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• Yard Goats Prepare for Final Homestand of 2017 Season

  25-08-2017 22:45
  
  The Hartford Yard Goats are preparing for the final homestand of the inaugural season at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford. The Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, have four games remaining...Photo Credit: AP
  
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• Chemicals In Yoga Mats And Sofas Can Cause Infertility, Study Claims

  25-08-2017 22:09
  CBS Local — Flame retardant chemicals used in products like yoga mats, sofas, car seats, and even phone cases are being linked to infertility, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard University say organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs) found in a patient’s body lowered their chances of a successful pregnancy.
  PFRs are used in polyurethane foam found in many products used by both adults and children.
  “These findings suggest that exposure to PFRs may be
  
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• Congratulations to FOX61’s Tim Lammers on the birth of his new baby boy

  25-08-2017 21:51
  HARTFORD —  Welcome to the world Ryan James Lammers. FOX61’s morning news anchor Tim Lammers and his wife Kerri have welcomed a new baby boy Friday morning. Baby Ryan was born at 8:11 a.m., weighing six pounds, eight ounces and 18 inches long despite being under four weeks early. Tim said his wife, Kerri, did amazing through the birth and there were no complications. “This is the most amazing day of my life,” said Tim. From everyone here at FOX61, congratulation
  
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• Local Volunteers to Help in Texas During Hurricane

  25-08-2017 21:21
  
  Volunteers from the American Red Cross and Stamford-based Americares have been sent to Texas to help as Hurricane Harvey, now a Category 3 storm, approaches.
  
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• This is why Taylor Swift’s new song sounds so familiar

  25-08-2017 21:13
  Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” is trending all over social media after it’s release early Friday morning. But, many people are pointing out how the song sounds a lot like Right Said Fred’s 1991 hit, “I’m Too Sexy.” So, @taylorswift13's #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo kindof reminds me of something. Wait for it… pic.twitter.com/oC8RnBFsfQ — Chase Holfelder (@chaseholfelder) August 25, 2017 According to NME, Swift ha
  
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• Crash Closes Route 25 in Newtown for Several Hours

  25-08-2017 21:05
  
  Part of Route 25, or South Main Street, in Newtown will be closed for several hours after a crash.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Teens Charged With Breaking Into Cars In Hamden

  25-08-2017 20:26
  HAMDEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Hamden police have arrested two teens who allegedly broke into cars, stealing a cell phone and money early Thursday.
  Officers were called to Dawes Avenue around 2:30 a.m. on a report of two people forcing their way into parked vehicles. Police say an officer detained two suspects on Clifford Street and found that they had broken into three vehicles.
  Malik Daniels, 19, of New Haven is charged with three counts of third-degree burglary, third-degree conspira
  
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• Police Searching for West Haven Arson Suspect

  25-08-2017 20:24
  
  West Haven police are searching for the man wanted in connection with arson at a house in West Haven last month. The fire trapped a woman inside her home and she was hospitalized for several days.Photo Credit: West Haven Police
  
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• High school principal accused of fat shaming students with comment about leggings

  25-08-2017 20:22
  CHARLESTON, S.C. — A high school principal may lose her job after being accused of body shaming students, WCBD reports. Heather Taylor is accused of making comments about students weight, appearance, and size when it comes to leggings. You can hear those comments in the video player above. When students reported the comments Taylor claimed she allowed leggings previously because their figures had yet to develop. The South Carolina dress code states, “leggings, tights, yoga
  
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• West Haven police trying to locate suspect in July arson case

  25-08-2017 20:17
  WEST HAVEN — West Haven Police say that they are looking for a suspect in the arson house fire on July 11th. Police have positively ID’d Tyreece Perry, 21, of the arson, and have an arrest warrant. They just need to find him. A three-alarm fire broke out at around 3a.m. July 11th in West Haven. There were three people in the house when the fire broke out: a young boy, and two adults. One of the adults said his girlfriend had to […]
  
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• Coast Guard Ends Search After Report Person Didn’t Resurface

  25-08-2017 20:10
  NEW LONDON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search in waters around New London, Connecticut, after a report that a person went into the water and did not resurface.
  The Coast Guard says police received a 911 call around 7 p.m. Thursday saying someone saw a person go into the water near Ocean Beach Park and never come back up.
  They sent a Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod and a 45-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station New London to look
  
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• Mayweather, McGregor Bringing Trash Talk To A New Level

  25-08-2017 19:27
  By Matt Citak
  Although the fight was announced just over two months ago, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have been trading insults with each other for over a year. It began when, seemingly out of nowhere, McGregor posted a picture on Twitter of the two fighters facing each other with the caption, “MMA vs. Boxing” in May 2016.
  Things escalated a few months later when Mayweather posted the video of McGregor tapping out against Nate Diaz at UFC 196, one of the UFC star’s three
  
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• Car Crashes Into Gas Station in Hartford

  25-08-2017 19:16
  
  A car struck a gas station on Weston Street in Hartford and went partially into the building.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Food to expect at The Big E 2017

  25-08-2017 19:01
  WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Big E is just around the corner, which means so are all of the tasty foods that attract thousands to the fair each year. The Big E is predominantly known for its deep-fried food creations. From Oreos to Kool-aid–and even butter–The Big E has deep fried anything you could think of. For those not fond of fried food, The Big E also has a large variety of fair foods including loaded baked potatoes, BBQ pulled […]
  
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• 7 Swimming Areas Closed

  25-08-2017 18:58
  
  Seven Connecticut swimming areas are closed because of high bacteria levels or the presence of blue-green algae.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Powerball winner’s ex-husband was killed in 2016 hit-and-run

  25-08-2017 18:47
  BOSTON — The ex-husband of the woman who won the $758.7 million Powerball prize was killed last year in a hit-and-run. MassLive.com reports  that court records show Mavis and William Wanczyk had divorced in 2012. William Wanczyk was killed in November when he was sitting at a bus shelter in Amherst, Massachusetts, and a pickup truck plowed into it, killing him. He was 55 years old, living in nearby Northampton. He had served as a Northampton firefighter from 1986 to […]
  
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• Got A Computer? Your Help Is Wanted On A Groundbreaking Study

  25-08-2017 18:39
  CBS Local — Scientists believe there are about 39 trillion bacteria cells in the human body; much more than the number of regular cells each person has in them. It might sound like a problem but most of that bacteria is harmless and even plays a vital role in the digestive system.
  Some researchers believe that there are some harmful effects however, pointing at possible links to illnesses like diabetes and Crohn’s disease. With so much to still learn about these cells, IBM is as
  
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• Wires Come Down on Occupied Garbage Truck in Vernon

  25-08-2017 18:33
  
  Police, firefighters and crews from Eversource have responded to Rau Street in Vernon after wires came down on a garbage truck.Photo Credit: Vernon PoliceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Sex Offender Gave Teen Drugs, Sexually Assaulted Her: Police

  25-08-2017 18:27
  
  A 28-year-old registered sex offender is accused of giving drugs to a 15-year-old girl and having sex with her while she was under the influence.Photo Credit: Shelton Police
  
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• Feeling Unsuccessful Can Lead To Achieving More, Study Says

  25-08-2017 18:25
  CBS Local — For some people, no matter how well their life and career are going, they still feel unfulfilled. According to a new study, those bad feelings are actually a good sign that person will go on to even higher success.
  Stanford researchers say that there is a connection between feeling unsuccessful and a boost in performance, which can lead to greater levels of success.
  “Sometimes being ahead boosts our motivation and performance and sometimes it actually hurts,” said t
  
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• Cheerleader forced into splits by coach says she’s being cyber bullied

  25-08-2017 18:05
  DENVER – A Denver high school cheerleader who spoke up about alleged abuse at the hands of her cheer coach says she’s now being cyber bullied for coming forward. Ally Wakefield took videos of herself and other girls forced into the splits. The video shows girls yelling in pain as their cheer coach, Ozell Williams, continues to push on them. “He told us it was normal so I just figured, so be it,” Wakefield told KDVR. After practice, Wakefield showed her mom [&hel
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor: Odds, Records, How To Watch

  25-08-2017 18:02
  Ryan Mayer
  The wait is over. Tomorrow night, Floyd “Money” Mayweather and “The Notorious” Conor McGregor step into the squared circle in a culmination of two years worth of trash talk and build up. As the two pugilists prepare to throw their first punches, here’s what you need to know to be prepared for the fight.
  How To Watch: Showtime PPV and Showtime pay-per-view app
  Showtime will have the coverage of the fights beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern Time with the undercard
  
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• CT Red Cross Volunteers to Help in Texas During Hurricane

  25-08-2017 18:02
  
  The American Red Cross has sent five people from Connecticut to Texas as Hurricane Harvey moves toward the Gulf Coast.
  
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  25-08-2017 17:50
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• 91-year-old detained after allegedly pointing stick at officers

  25-08-2017 17:50
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living in a South Memphis neighborhood are asking questions after their 91-year-old neighbor was handcuffed and cited while walking down the street. Cellphone footage shows Otha Thurmond being led away in handcuffs Thursday afternoon, but it doesn’t show what happened before. In the misdemeanor citation for disorderly conduct Thurmond received, police write Thurmond waved and pointed a stick at them and interfered in their ability to keep the peace. The office
  
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• Sign-Up Now For Our 2017 Knockout Pool

  25-08-2017 17:43
  Put your football expertise to the test for your chance at $5,000.
  
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• A Millennial’s Guide To Moving

  25-08-2017 17:38
  By Lori MeltonIf you’re a millennial on the move, you’re not alone. With college back in session and recent grads getting jobs, this time of year is typically busy for renters. Whether you’re grabbing an apartment near campus or relocating to a new city for your dream job, moving can be an exciting but stressful time. Consult this guide to get prepared and get the most out of your upcoming move.
  Clear Out Clutter
  Purging your closet, cupboards, basement storage and any other pl
  
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• Sex Offender Gave Teen Drugs, Sexually Assaulter Her: Police

  25-08-2017 17:36
  
  A 28-year-old registered sex offender is accused of giving drugs to a 15-year-old girl and having sex with her while she was under the influence.Photo Credit: Shelton Police
  
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• Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Texas to Help During Hurricane Harvey

  25-08-2017 17:34
  
  The American Red Cross has sent five people from Connecticut to Texas as Hurricane Harvey moves toward the Gulf Coast.
  
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• Recipe: Tacos with Sweet Corn Succotash and Pickled Red Onions

  25-08-2017 16:59
  HARTFORD – Enjoy these tacos with sweet corn succotash and pickled red onions! Ingredients for the taco filling:  1lb lean ground beef/turkey/chicken 1 medium white/yellow onion, diced 1 cup medium salsa, or as spicy as you like it 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Procedure: Drizzle olive oil in a medium sized saute pan, and over medium heat, cook the onions for 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add the ground beef/turkey/chicken to the onions and cook it all the way […]
  
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• Police: Sex offender drugged and had sex with 15-year-old

  25-08-2017 16:34
  SHELTON – Police said a convicted sex offender in Shelton is being accused of drugging and having sex with a 15-year-old. On Thursday, police said they arrested Miguel Feliciano, 27. The arrest stems from a complaint taken in May in which Feliciano was accused of giving a 15-year-old female drugs at a friend’s house. According to police, Feliciano would wait until the juvenile was under the influence, then have sex with her multiple times over the course of the weekend. […]
  
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• Indiana toddler dies after getting neck stuck in car window

  25-08-2017 16:09
  LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A 2-year-old from Indiana has died, several days after his neck became trapped in the automatic window of a vehicle. According to a Facebook page documenting Logan Vanderkleed’s hospital stay, he died early Thursday morning, a week after the accident. Logan got his neck stuck in the window of a vehicle while his dad was working on a family farm, according to WXIN. The mother said in a Facebook post that the children were taking a nap […]
  
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• Northeast Living: XFINITY X1 Voice Remote

  25-08-2017 16:00
  Northeast Living  is featuring the extensive capacity of XFINITY.  In this segment, Brian Ferney, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at XFINITY, highlights the XFINITY X1 Voice Remote, an interactive device that brings you the content you want faster and more efficiently.      
  
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• San Francisco and Berkeley brace for politically-charged rallies

  25-08-2017 15:26
  San Francisco and Berkeley aren’t rolling out the welcome mats for two controversial rallies scheduled for this weekend. In fact, officials are urging residents and the public to stay away from the events. The liberal Bay Area cities are bracing for a “Freedom Rally” in San Francisco on Saturday and a “No to Marxism in America” event in nearby Berkeley on Sunday. Organizers from both events have said they don’t promote hate speech and that extremists, KKK, Naz
  
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• Connecticut native to announce MTV Music Video Awards

  25-08-2017 15:26
  HARTFORD – Noveen Crumbie’s theater passion began when she was 7, developed through the Hartford Children’s Theatre and the Hartford Stage Company. Nineteen years later, Crumbie has made her dream of performing in Hollywood a reality — she is announcing MTV‘s Video Music Awards live on Sunday, according to the Hartford Courant.  Crumbie was born in Hartford and grew up in South Windsor. After graduating from South Windsor High School, she attended the Amer
  
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• Police: Shelton Man Drugged, Had Sex With Teen Girl

  25-08-2017 15:22
  SHELTON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Shelton police have arrested a registered sex offender for allegedly drugging and having sex with a 15-year-old girl.
  Police say Miguel Feliciano, 27, of Shelton gave the girl narcotics at a friend’s house and waited until she was under the influence of the drugs to repeatedly have sex with her.
  The allegations against Feliciano were made in May; he was arrested Thursday. During the course of the investigation, police say it was revealed that Felici
  
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• Keidel: Mayweather, Despite Age, Should Handle McGregor Saturday Night

  25-08-2017 15:22
  By Jason Keidel
  Fight Night is nigh upon us. Just 24 hours until Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor duck under the ropes and finally face each other, sans microphones, posses and safe distances between them.After all the gaseous monologues, bluster and bombast, maybe a breakdown is in order.Punch stats show that Mayweather is easily the hardest fighter to hit, by the greatest boxers in the world. So it’s hard to imagine McGregor, who is in his first prizefight under Queensbury rules,
  
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• Hurricane Harvey now just shy of benchmark for category 3 storm

  25-08-2017 15:10
  HOUSTON – The National Hurricane Center warns that conditions are deteriorating as Hurricane Harvey strengthens and slowly moves toward the Texas coast. The center says preparations for the storm “should be rushed to completion” Friday morning along Texas’ central Gulf Coast. #HurricaneHarvey sustained wind strength now just shy of benchmark for Category 3 storm. https://t.co/AivXcCIVv5 pic.twitter.com/Qc5BcvZYva — AP Central U.S. (@APCentralRegion) August 25, 2017
  
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• Should Cape Cod Beaches Ban Kites, Tents and Ball Games?

  25-08-2017 15:08
  
  Beaches in Falmouth, Massachusetts, may ban such common activities as tossing around a football or flying a kite.Photo Credit: NBC Boston
  
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• Construction Continues as Move-in Begins at UConn

  25-08-2017 15:06
  
  The incoming freshman class at UConn begins a new adventure today as the newest class of Huskies moves in at the Storrs campus. The rest of the student body will be moving in over the next few days.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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