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• Accident Shuts Down I-84 East in Cheshire

  31-08-2017 23:03
  
  An accident shut down Interstate 84 eastbound in Cheshire on Thursday afternoon.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Should The NFL Shorten The Preseason?

  31-08-2017 22:56
  By Matt Citak
  The question is not a new one. For over half a decade, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have discussed decreasing the number of preseason games. Back in 2011, during negotiations that led to the labor deal between the league and the union following a three-month lockout, the owners proposed cutting the preseason in half from four games to two games per team. However, they wanted to take those two games and add them to the regular season, extending it from 16 to 18 games. The
  
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• Reds Scoot Past The Mets

  31-08-2017 21:50
  By JOE KAY   AP Sports Writer
   CINCINNATI (AP) _ Scooter Gennett drove in three runs with a homer and a double off Jacob deGrom, and the Reds ended the New York Mets’ domination in Cincinnati with a 7-2 victory on Thursday.
  The Reds took two of three for a rare series win against the Mets. Heading in, New York had won 14 straight games against Cincinnati, including eight in a row at Great American Ball Park.
  Joey Votto added a solo shot in the seventh. After rounding the bas
  
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• After Exploring Gubernatorial Options, Lembo Decides to Run for Comptroller Again

  31-08-2017 21:26
  
  After opening an exploratory campaign to run for governor, Comptroller Kevin Lembo announced Thursday that he is officially declaring his candidacy for re-election as state comptroller.
  
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• After Months Of Exploration, Lembo Announces He Will Not Run For Governor.

  31-08-2017 21:18
  (CBS Connecticut) — State Comptroller Kevin Lembo today announced that he will not run for governor.
  Lembo says he instead plans to run for re-election for comptroller.
  “After four months of an exploratory committee, doing the political work, raising money, and doing all that was necessary, it became pretty clear to me that the work that I enjoy the most, and the work that I think is most important for the people of the state of Connecticut was right here in the office that I hold,&r
  
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• Cities, Towns Sue Opioid-makers

  31-08-2017 21:10
  (CBS Connectict) — Waterbury, Bridgeport, and a handful of other cities and towns today are filing a lawsuit accusing drug companies of paying doctors to spread false information about the safety of opioid pain killers that the companies sold.
  An attorney for the cities and towns, Paul Hanly says for a century, it was widely accepted in the medical community that the use of opioid narcotic painkillers was risky.
  The companies include Purdue Pharma, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Cephalon, Johnson &
  
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• Coast Guard Academy Cadets Create Maps For Harvey Response

  31-08-2017 21:04
  NEW LONDON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets are creating maps showing the locations of people in Texas who posted on social media that they needed help during Hurricane Harvey.
  Coast Guard search and rescue coordinators in New Orleans have told the cadets to keep sending the information.
  The academy in New London, Connecticut, says it’s the first time the Coast Guard has used intelligence derived from crowd-sourced social media for disaster response.
  
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• 4th Arrest in Connection With Murder of Danbury Teen

  31-08-2017 20:53
  
  Police have charged a fourth juvenile in connection with the death of an 18-year-old Danbury man on Aug. 5.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Natural-Lawn Advocate Contests Blight Citation For Her Yard

  31-08-2017 20:36
  By MICHAEL MELIAAssociated Press
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – To Maggie Redfern, her all-natural front yard is a rebuke to the chemical-soaked, manicured lawns of suburban America. To some of her neighbors in New London, Connecticut, it’s an eyesore.
  Ordered by the city’s blight officer to cut back overgrowth, Redfern is challenging local ordinances in a case that has rallied like-minded conservationists.
  At a city hearing on her appeal this week, her supporters h
  
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• Tanker Rollover Closes Part of Route 42 in Beacon Falls

  31-08-2017 20:24
  
  Route 42 in Beacon Falls will be closed for an extended time near Blackberry Hill Road after a tanker carrying around 1,600 gallons of oil rolled over.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Police Release IDs After New Milford Cop-Involved Shooting

  31-08-2017 19:32
  
  Police have identified the 62-year-old New Milford man who was killed in a police-involved shooting Monday night and the officer who shot him.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• New Haven Bike Shop Continues Partnership With Closer to Free Ride

  31-08-2017 19:28
  
  This year's Closer to Free ride is quickly approaching, with more than 1,600 people riding bikes to benefit the Yale-New Haven Smilow Cancer Hospital.
  
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• This Week In WWE: Samoa Joe Injured, John Cena Still King, NFL Looms

  31-08-2017 19:15
  By Chuck Carroll
  The WWE machine is supposed to to slow down toward the end of August. The hype surrounding SummerSlam is over, and crisp storylines dull as a new NFL season kicks off. Historically, it’s been one of those “take it or leave it” periods for wrestling. This year, however, is different. WWE isn’t going down without a fight against the NFL. The tussle for viewers means wrestling fans will be cashing in.
  On Monday night alone, John Cena and Roman Reigns had an
  
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• Heart Disease Linked To How Fast You Walk, Study Says

  31-08-2017 19:07
  CBS Local — People who enjoy walking at a nice, leisurely speed may want to think about picking up the pace. Researchers in England are warning that people who like to move at a slower pace may be at greater risk for heart problems.
  According to a new study, a person’s pace showed a direct connection to their chances of dying from heart disease. Thomas Yates and his team at the University of Leicester studied over 400,000 people, testing their hand-grip strength and walking pace.
  Ove
  
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• Former Hartford Mayor Takes Plea Deal

  31-08-2017 19:05
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Facing the prospect of two corruption trials, former Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez has pleaded guilty to two criminal charges and avoids prison time.
  Perez pleaded guilty Thursday to one count each of bribe-receiving and first-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny by extortion, according to the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office.
  The state Supreme Court in July 2016 overturned Perez’s 2010 convictions on charges of taking a bribe and atte
  
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• Woman, Child Injured In Plainville Crash

  31-08-2017 18:24
  (Plainville, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Plainville Police say a woman and child were injured in an early morning crash in town.
  Just after midnight, officers received the call to Johnson Avenue for a report of a single vehicle crash.
  When they arrived, they found the vehicle, a 2001 Honda Civic, had struck a tree.
  The driver, Jessica Zommer, was rushed to Hartford Hospital where she is now in critical condition.
  The child was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center with what app
  
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• New Housing Developments Could Be Boost For New London Businesses

  31-08-2017 18:00
  
  A new condo development is one step closer to being built in New London.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• 5 MLB Aces No One Saw Coming In 2017

  31-08-2017 18:00
  By Rich Arleo
  The 2017 MLB season has been dominated by offense, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been great pitching performances. While the usual suspects like Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Chris Sale and Corey Kluber have all been unsurprisingly dominant, there have also been major breakouts from a number of young arms. A few of these young pitchers have not only taken it to another level this year, they’ve posted numbers that put them up there with the likes of Kershaw,
  
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• South Windsor Man Charged With Child Porn Possession

  31-08-2017 17:50
  
  A South Windsor man has been arrested on child pornography charges after authorities in Florida reached out to them about a local man who was communicating with an arrestee there.Photo Credit: South Windsor Police
  
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• Manchester Farm Allowed to Offer Goat Yoga Again

  31-08-2017 17:42
  
  Aussakita Acres in Manchester, like other farms across the nation, started to offer yoga with goats, but the owner of the farm was in a battle with the town over a cease and desist order until the zoning...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Fleet Feet Collecting Shoes, Socks for Harvey Victims

  31-08-2017 17:42
  
  A West Hartford athletic supply store is doing its part to lend a helping hand, or in this case, a shoe to Hurricane Harvey victims.
  
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• Hernandez Wrongful-Death Suits To Be Heard In Boston

  31-08-2017 17:37
  BOSTON (AP) – A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, inSuffolk County.
  An attorney for Hernandez’s estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado be heard in Bristol County, wherethe attorney’s office is and a third wrongful-death suit is being heard.
  A judge in a decision released Wednesday said Boston is the proper venue because that&rsquo
  
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• Judge: Lawsuits against Aaron Hernandez can be heard in Boston

  31-08-2017 17:35
  BOSTON  — A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, in Suffolk County. An attorney for Hernandez’s estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado be heard in Bristol County, where the attorney’s office is and a third wrongful-death suit is being heard. A judge in a decision released Wednesday said Boston is the proper venue because that&rsq
  
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• Dallas Cowboys – Houston Texans preseason game cancelled

  31-08-2017 17:28
   DALLAS, TX (KDAF) — The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans have decided to cancel their preseason game that was scheduled for Thursday night. After deadly flooding in Houston from Hurricane Harvey, the game had been moved from Houston’s stadium to the Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, but a Wednesday morning decision will allow the Texans to return home. The Texans haven’t been home in nearly a week, flying from New Orleans after their game against the Saints direct
  
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• Child Porn Charges For South Windsor Man

  31-08-2017 17:24
  (South Windsor, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – A man is under arrest in South Windsor, facing child pornography charges.
  Police say the arrest of 63-year-old Patrick Joyce stems from an online investigation surrounding those using a chatroom discussing or seeking to obtain child pornography.
  In Joyce’s case, investigators says a law enforcement agent in Florida supplied South Windsor authorities with information that he’d been in contact with an arrestee in that state.
  Subsequently,
  
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• Home of Distinction offers fun and exciting mode of transportation in this “lifestyle community”

  31-08-2017 17:01
  HARTFORD – FOX 61’s Home of Distinction by Lovley Development showcases the latest in materials, designs, and decorating. This year’s show home is located near a pool and golf course in Southington so Sarah Cody got a special look at the mode of transportation that will be used in this “lifestyle community”. Connecticut Trailers in Bolton has been around for 20 years primarily selling trailers, but got into the power sports about a year ago. In addition to trai
  
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• Fantasy Football WR Breakout Candidates

  31-08-2017 16:58
  By Matt Citak
  With opening kickoff right around the corner, it’s time to prepare for your upcoming fantasy football draft. Most fantasy rosters consist of a majority of proven veterans, some young upside players with potential, and maybe a rookie or two. Finding and selecting potential breakout players before the rest of your league is one of the best parts about participating in fantasy football. It helps your team become stronger, and normally will come at an affordable price on draft da
  
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• Local brewery pitching in to help after Hurricane Harvey

  31-08-2017 16:43
  HARTFORD – Hanging Hills Brewery Company in Hartford is pitching in to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, September 1, Hanging Hills Brewery will be donating every penny  of their tasting room sales to the American Red Cross to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. So far, Kent Falls Brewing, Back East Brewing Company, Sixpoint, City Steam Brewery, and Ballast Point Brewing Company have committed to donating beer. As if the night couldn’t get any bett
  
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• No charges filed in deadly thrill ride accident at Ohio State Fair

  31-08-2017 16:38
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities say there won’t be any criminal charges in the deadly thrill ride accident at this year’s Ohio State Fair. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said Thursday that there’s not enough evidence to move forward with a criminal case. An 18-year-old high school student was killed and seven other people were hurt on the fair’s opening day on July 26 when the Fire Ball ride broke apart as it was swinging with a full load of passengers. [
  
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• Kahn: The Astros And Hurricane Harvey

  31-08-2017 16:30
  By Andrew Kahn
  Houston is ready for the Astros and the Astros are very much ready for Houston. The team will play at their home stadium, in a doubleheader Saturday against the Mets, for the first time since Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Even a pair of dramatic walk-off victories won’t undo the storm’s damage. But the games can certainly give the healing process a jolt.
  We’ve seen it before. The Marlins canceled their game the day of Jose Fernandez’s death last September
  
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• Pet of the Week – Tito

  31-08-2017 16:29
  HARTFORD – Tito is a 5 to 6-year-old miniature pinscher. He is a high-energy dog who loves walks and hikes, so having a daily outlet for his energy is a must! After he gets time to blow off steam though, he is an absolute cuddle bug! Tito is super smart and his eyes exude intelligence. He knows basic commands such as “sit”, “down”, “paw”, and “speak”. He has a fun yet strong personality and would do well in a home […]
  
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• FDA announces first US gene therapy approval for cancer treatment

  31-08-2017 16:23
  WASHINGTON D.C. — The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new leukemia treatment, which the agency considers the first gene therapy it has cleared to hit the market in the United States. The treatment, called Kymriah, aims to give some patients a second chance after first-line drugs have failed. This may happen in up to a fifth of patients, according to the FDA. Each dose of Kymriah contains a patient’s own immune cells, which are sent to a lab […]
  
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• Wells Fargo finds up to 1.4 million more fake accounts

  31-08-2017 16:03
  SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo has uncovered up to 1.4 million more fake accounts after digging deeper into the bank’s broken sales culture. The findings show that Wells Fargo’s problems are worse than the bank previously admitted to when the scandal began almost a year ago. Wells Fargo now says it has found a total of up to 3.5 million potentially fake bank and credit card accounts, up from its earlier tally of approximately 2.1 million. The additional fake accounts were [&h
  
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• Best Buy apologizes after charging $43 for cases of bottled water near Houston

  31-08-2017 16:02
  HOUSTON — Electronics retailer Best Buy said Wednesday that a viral photo of cases of water selling for more than $40 was “a big mistake.” The photo shows a 12-pack case of Smartwater being advertised for $29.98 each, while 24-packs of Dasani were shown to cost $42.96. The company was accused of price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and was quickly ridiculed on social media when the photo was posted. One Houston resident sent me a pic of water […]
  
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• South Windsor man arrested on child pornography charges

  31-08-2017 15:57
  SOUTH WINDSOR — South Windsor police say they have arrested Patrick Joyce, 63, on an arrest warrant, charging him with importing child pornography and possession of child pornography. The charges come from an online investigation of users in a chatroom who were trying to find images of young children, and talking about them. A Florida law enforcement agent gave South Windsor Police information about Joyce who was talking to another offender in that state. Police interviewed Joyce, and then
  
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• Ready To Play: Chiefs OL Mitchell Schwartz Discusses His Techniques For Recovery, Film Prep

  31-08-2017 15:00
  It’s a long and tough road to get to the NFL for most players, but it might be an even more difficult task to get yourself mentally and physically “Ready To Play” in the NFL week in and week out. As we work our way towards the start of the NFL season, we’re speaking with a different NFL player each week and getting a first-hand account from them on how they get themselves ready for all of the rigors that come with competing at the NFL level. Here’s Kansas City
  
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• Bridgeport Police Rescue Injured Osprey

  31-08-2017 14:36
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – For Bridgeport police, the motto “protect and serve” also applies to animals.
  The Connecticut Post reports that the city’s animal control officer responded to a waterfront park on Tuesday where police were watching over an injured osprey, which is a protected species in Connecticut.
  The officer wrote in the report that the osprey was on a stone wall, and as he approached, the bird tried to fly away but clearly had a visible win
  
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• ‘He had the biggest heart’: Father hears slain son’s heartbeat in organ recipient

  31-08-2017 07:38
  VACAVILLE, Calif. — A Northern California father honored his slain son’s wishes by donating the teen’s heart and kidneys, and, on Tuesday, he met the local high school football coach whose life the organs helped save. Gary Cromwell’s son, Gary Jr., died after he was shot and killed Aug. 20 in Fairfield. He was 19. The loss was devastating for the Cromwell family, but it would lead to hope for one Vacaville family. Cromwell’s son’s heart and kidneys were donate
  
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• 11-year-old boy trying to save his sick dog posts ‘help for hire’ flyers

  31-08-2017 07:38
  PITTSBORO, Ind. – An 11-year old Indiana boy is working desperately to save his dog’s life. Lucas Fuller posted flyers around his neighborhood, advertising “help for hire.” He said someone saw the signs, posted them to Facebook, and it took like wildfire. “It was a lot more of a response than I thought it would be,” he said. Fuller’s dog, Bear, got sick recently. The family says they started noticing scabs on his skin, pus coming from his eyes and [&hell
  
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• Waterbury PD: Teen shot by police behind wheel of stolen car In March, arrested again for car theft

  31-08-2017 07:33
  WATERBURY —  Back in March, a Waterbury officer shot 18-year-old Ra’Shamel Rogers twice after he took off with a stolen car and hit a police cruiser. Earlier this month, the officer was cleared of any wrongdoing. On Wednesday police said Rogers has been arrested where he is accused of stealing more cars. Fernando C. Spagnolo, Deputy Police Chief of Waterbury Police Department, said detectives were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Rogers for operating another stolen vehi
  
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• Hartford man uses selfie stick to burglarize West Hartford tire store

  31-08-2017 06:46
  WEST HARTFORD  — 19-year-old Chance Robinson was arrested after a police investigation determined he burglarized a tire shop with the help of a selfie stick. Police said Robinson was first seen by an officer riding a bike on Farmington Avenue near Westfield Road around 2:30 a.m., on Wednesday. “While speaking with the man, it was discovered the bicycle he was riding had been stolen from West Hartford Center just a few hours earlier,” said police. After Robinson’s ide
  
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• Infant abandoned at casino after mom uses online baby-sitting service

  31-08-2017 06:19
  RONKONKOMA, NY — A 14-year-old baby sitter, her boyfriend and mother have been arrested for leaving a baby at a Long Island, New York casino, police said Wednesday. Police arrested the trio Tuesday, a day after officials said the child’s 21-year-old mother hired the sitter – who claimed to be 18 years old – through sittercity.com. “Be sure when you go on these websites, you need to vet the baby sitters yourself,”  Suffolk County Police Chief of Department
  
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• Manchester board of zoning votes to allow Aussakita Acres Farm to keep goat yoga

  31-08-2017 06:00
  MANCHESTER – After months and months of controversy over goat yoga at Aussakita Acres Farm, supporting community members stood by the streets of the Lincoln Center Building to rally. Cars honked and gave a thumbs up as protesters chanted to keep goat yoga. The owners faced the board of zoning to appeal their case and at the end of the night, they voted to overturn the cease and desist order. This meant the farm won their case and is able […]
  
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• Thomaston Fire Department set to send a truck load of supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims

  31-08-2017 05:45
  THOMASTON — The Thomaston fire department had their hands full Wednesday. Dozens of volunteers spent the day packing a 53-foot truck with goods and supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims. The truck was donated to the fire department by a local business owner and the supplies poured in from community members across the area. “We’ve proven over and over again how we’re really good at getting together and giving back. So I’m just glad they were able to put something tog
  
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• FOX61’s Fan Fest at Dunkin’ Donuts Park

  31-08-2017 05:27
  HARTFORD —  Not only was it a lovely evening for some good ole baseball Wednesday, it was also FOX61’s Fan Fest. It was a special night at Dunkin’ Donuts Park where members of the FOX61’s News team gave fans a sneak peak of some of the upcoming shows this fall. In addition, winners of FOX61’s contests were in attendance as it marked the Yard Goats 40th consecutive sold out game this season. “The Fans have spoken, they’re coming out to […]
  
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• Mayor Mark Boughton talks about life after brain surgery

  31-08-2017 04:30
  DANBURY — On first glance you wouldn’t know Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is only twenty days post major surgery. He’s still cracking jokes. “The only thing I told them was don’t make me a Democrat,” Boughton chuckled while sitting in his office chair at city hall. He’s also back to tweeting, much to the delight of his 34,000 followers. “They took my phone away from me so that was stressful,” Boughton said with a smile on his face. Looking arou
  
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• Conservative firebrand Tomi Lahren joins Fox News as contributor

  31-08-2017 04:25
  NEW YORK — Fox News is bringing on conservative firebrand and fervent Trump supporter Tomi Lahren as a political contributor. Lahren will provide political commentary on Fox News’ conservative opinion shows, primarily Sean Hannity’s primetime program, Fox News said in a release announcing the news on Wednesday. Lahren will also have a “signature role” on a digital product currently being developed, Fox News said. Details about that product were not immediately avail
  
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