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• US may have gotten a ‘little bit lucky’: Trump

  10-09-2017 23:54
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. —  President Donald Trump says the U.S. may have gotten a “little bit lucky” after Hurricane Irma veered from its original course and headed west along Florida’s coast. He says Irma may not have been quite as destructive as a result, but that things will play out over the next several hours. Trump addressed reporters Sunday after returning to the White House from Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland where he spent the weekend monitori
  
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• Detainee in Hartford booking facility found dead

  10-09-2017 23:48
  HARTFORD — A detainee at the Hartford booking facility was found dead Sunday morning. Police said around 6:30 a.m.,  a male detainee was found in his cell unresponsive. Staff members believed he was sleeping, yet when they went to wake him he was found unresponsive. He was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead an hour later. Authorities said the man was 49 years old and suffering from many medical issues. He had been in […]
  
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• Irma weakens to Category 2 as it smacks Naples

  10-09-2017 23:18
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Irma has weakened to a Category 2 storm, technically losing its major hurricane status, after making landfall in southwestern Florida. It is hugging the coast as it moves north. The National Hurricane Center said Irma’s winds were at 110 mph (177 kph), just below major hurricane status, as the center of the still dangerous and wide storm moved farther inland late Sunday afternoon. It was smacking Naples after coming ashore in Marco Island at 3:35 [&he
  
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• Fast storm surge in Naples as Irma accelerates

  10-09-2017 23:18
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center reports water levels are rising rapidly in Naples from Hurricane Irma’s storm surge. A federal tide gauge in Naples reported a 7 foot rise of water in just 90 minutes. A wind gust of 142 mph (229 kph) was recorded at the Naples Municipal Airport as the storm kept its top sustained wind speed of 110 mph (175 kph). Irma has picked up forward speed and is moving inland at 14 mph […]
  
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• Shorelines drained in eerie effect of Hurricane Irma

  10-09-2017 23:12
  Hurricane Irma’s extraordinary strength has caused a seemingly unusual meteorological phenomena: the eerie pushing of water away from shorelines in the Bahamas and the Gulf Coast of Florida. Jason Beisel, a spokesman for the Florida city of Clearwater, described the scene in a tweet on Sunday: “Creepy site – water in Tampa Bay is already being sucked out. This is view from downtown St. Pete waterfront.” In Charlotte Harbor, the second largest bay in Florida, Dylan Bransco
  
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• The Real Story – The opioid crisis

  10-09-2017 23:04
  Two physicians from Middlesex Hospital in Middletown discuss their fight to end the scourge of opioid overdose deaths, through education of hospital staff, new practices and public outreach. They say Middlesex County has had more such fatalities, than any other county in the state. GUESTS: Dr. Michael Saxe, Chairman Emeritus of Middlesex Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine Dr. Rachel Lovins, Chair, Middlesex Hospital Department of Medicine
  
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• The Real Story – Talking to a Dreamer

  10-09-2017 23:04
  A Connecticut woman whose parents illegally brought her here from Brazil two decades ago, when she was a child, expresses deep concern about the Trump Administration’s decision to drop DACA, the Obama-era program that has provided protection from deportation for her, and others like her. She hopes Congress will now create legislation to preserve DACA, and provide a pathway to citizenship. GUEST: CAROLINA BORTOLLETO, Co-Founder, “CT Students 4 a Dream”
  
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• The Real Story – Mayor Luke Bronin

  10-09-2017 23:03
  As state lawmakers move closer to voting on a new state budget, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin is asking Governor Malloy and legislative leaders to help put the city on firmer financial footing, by, for example, “fairly reimbursing the city for its disproportionate share of non-taxable property.” He warns that, if assistance in meeting its financial obligations is not provided by early November, he will seek authority to file for bankruptcy. Mayor Bronin also talks about his intention to
  
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• Trump readies for first Sept. 11 commemoration as president

  10-09-2017 22:46
  WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is preparing for his first commemoration of the 9/11 attacks as president. The White House says Trump and first lady Melania Trump will observe a moment of silence Monday morning in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people killed 16 years ago when hijackers flew commercial airplanes into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The moment of silence is scheduled for about the time the first airplane struck one of [&
  
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• Bicyclists Run Over During Bike Tour in NYC

  10-09-2017 22:27
  
  Two bicyclists were struck by a vehicle during the NYC Century Bike Tour on Sunday, critically injuring one of them, police said.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Pregnant Woman Shot in Head in NYC: Source

  10-09-2017 22:20
  
  A pregnant woman was shot in the head in Brooklyn on Sunday, police say.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Fighter Jets Seen Over Fairfield County

  10-09-2017 21:55
  
  Five fighter jets were spotted over various locations in Fairfield County on Sunday afternoon, causing concern and questions on social media.Photo Credit: Todd BivonaThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• 2 seriously injured in Torrington motorcycle crash

  10-09-2017 21:41
  TORRINGTON — Two people have been seriously injured after the motorcycle they were riding collided with another motorcycle. First responders arrived at the scene around 1 p.m. to Torringford West Road, Police said Lifestar was called and then canceled. The driver and the passenger of the motorcycle were both taken to Waterbury Hospital for their injuries. The road was closed briefly but then re-opened. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
  
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• More CT National Guardsmen Helping Irma Relief Efforts

  10-09-2017 19:16
  
  Connecticut has deployed 22 more National Guardsman from the state to help with the Hurricane Irma relief efforts.Photo Credit: Office of Gov. Malloy
  
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• Cruise ships race to Caribbean to help Irma victims

  10-09-2017 19:09
  ST. THOMAS — Cruise ships are heading for storm-ravaged islands in the Caribbean to help with rescue efforts. Royal Caribbean announced this weekend that it will dispatch two ships to St. Thomas and St. Maarten, two islands that were hit hard by Hurricane Irma. Norwegian Cruise Line is sending one ship to St. Thomas to pick up about 2,000 people late Monday who couldn’t get off the island before the storm. Irma made its way up the west coast of Florida Sunday […]
  
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• Trump briefed on Hurricane Irma at Camp David

  10-09-2017 18:48
  CAMP DAVID, Maryland– President Donald Trump, weathering his second hurricane as president in as many weeks, received an update Sunday on the status of Hurricane Irma as it continues to slam Florida. Trump was briefed by teleconference on the hurricane’s projected path, evacuation plans and preparations for response and recovery, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said. The President received the update at Camp David, where he is meeting with Cabinet members this weekend. Trum
  
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• ‘It’ breaks box office records with monster opening weekend

  10-09-2017 18:29
  LOS ANGELES — “It” made a killing at the box office. The new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel brought in an estimated $117.1 million for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema at the North American box office this weekend, its first in theaters. That is the largest opening for a film debuting in September, nearly $70 million more than the previous record. According to Warner Bros., it is also the largest opening for a horror movie ever. “It” was […]
  
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• Local Eversource Crews Head to Florida to Help After Irma

  10-09-2017 18:19
  
  Lending a hand to our neighbors in the south, Eversource has sent some of its utility crews down to Florida to help restore power after Hurricane Irma hits.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Voter Registration Deadline is Monday

  10-09-2017 17:56
  
  Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is reminding state residents that Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Tuesday's local primary elections.The deadline is 12 p.m.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Hartford Bags of Love go to help victims of Hurricane Irma

  10-09-2017 17:49
  SOUTH WINDSOR — As Hurricane Irma continues to make its way through Florida many in Connecticut like, Tierban Cabot, who is nine years old is trying to help. As Florida recovers from Irma, something as simple as filling up ziplock bags with basic toiletries like deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks and soap goes a long way.  Simple things that you might not have if you’ve been evacuated from your home. His charity is called Hartford Bags of Love. Cabot started  t
  
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• 'Superheroes' Run for a Good Cause in Milford

  10-09-2017 17:17
  
  Halloween came early to Milford on Sunday for a good cause.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Tallahassee airport shutting down this evening ahead of Irma

  10-09-2017 16:04
  TALLAHASSEE, FL. — The final scheduled flight from Tallahassee International Airport will leave Sunday evening ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is starting to rip its way up the state of Florida. The Category 4 storm made landfall in the Florida Keys early Sunday, still far from the capital city in the state’s panhandle. Airport officials in Tallahassee have said they will stop flights after 5:40 p.m. and won’t resume commercial flying until Tuesday. The final commercial fli
  
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• Florida Sheriff: Shooting at Hurricane Irma won’t keep you safe

  10-09-2017 15:00
  PASCO COUNTY, Fl. — Florida authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: Shooting bullets into the storm won’t help keep you safe. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office tweeted late Saturday: “DO NOT shoot weapons @ (hashtag) Irma. You won’t make it turn around (and) it will have very dangerous side effects.” To clarify, DO NOT shoot weapons @ #Irma. You won't make it turn around & it will have very dangerous side effectshttps://t.co/CV4
  
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• Family Escapes House Fire in Milford

  10-09-2017 14:40
  
  Three people escaped an early morning fire in Milford on Sunday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Mostly sunny, warmer Sunday; Sunny and 70’s to start the week

  10-09-2017 14:12
  High pressure will dominate our weather with sunshine and seasonably cool temperatures on Sunday with a bit of a warming trend on tap Monday and Tuesday with temperatures in the 70s to near 80 degrees. In fact, we would not be too surprised if temperatures top out in the low 80s by Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday. Showers are possible by late Wednesday or Thursday due to a cold front.  There were signs that the remnant moisture from Irma could […]
  
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• Mostly sunny, pleasant today; sunny warmer Monday

  10-09-2017 14:12
  High pressure across all across the northeast continues to deliver sunshine and seasonably cool temperatures today, with a bit of a warming trend on tap Monday and Tuesday as temperatures warm in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. In fact, we would not be too surprised if temperatures top out in the low-mid 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers are possible by late Wednesday and again on Friday due to a couple of fronts crossing the area.  There were […]
  
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• Mexico earthquake: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises, now at 90

  10-09-2017 12:08
  OAXACA, Mexico — Just north of Juchitan, in the city of Asuncion Ixtaltepec, neighbors gathered around the home of Eduardo Peralta, a father who they say died protecting his son during the magnitude 8.1 earthquake that shook Mexico Thursday. Peralta’s nephew told CNN en Español he found Peralta embracing his son inside their collapsed home. The father was dead, but the son survived and is being treated at a hospital, family members said. Ninety people are now confirm
  
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• Irma strengthens as it nears Florida: ‘It’s going from crappy to worse’

  10-09-2017 11:43
  KEY WEST, Florida  — Hurricane Irma strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it inched closer to Florida, where hundreds of thousands are without power hours before one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic hits. Irma was 65 miles southeast of Key West early Sunday with winds of 130 mph. It marched northwest at 6 mph, and is expected to pass Florida Keys between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Its outer rain bands hammered the Florida Keys with […]
  
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• Hurricane Irma’s northern eyewall reaches Key West

  10-09-2017 11:43
  KEY WEST, Florida  — The northern eyewall of Hurricane Irma has reached the Florida Keys, the National Hurricane Center tweeted Sunday morning. As of 7 a.m. ET, the hurricane’s eye was about 15 miles southeast of Key West, the NHC said. NORTHERN EYEWALL OF HURRICANE #IRMA REACHES THE LOWER FLORIDA KEYS. EYE IS 15 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KEY WEST. https://t.co/pyUyGir4z6 — NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) September 10, 2017 Hurricane Irma strengthened into a Category 4 stor
  
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• Hurricane Irma: ‘Imminent danger of life-threatening’ storm surges up to 15 feet

  10-09-2017 11:43
  KEY WEST, Florida  — Hurricane Irma bludgeoned Florida on Sunday morning, snapping trees like matchsticks and knocking out power to more than 1 million people. Hurling 130 mph winds, the Category 4 storm made landfall on Cudjoe Key, the National Hurricane Center said. But even more powerful could be the storm surges that threaten to swallow Florida’s coastal cities. “There is imminent danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along much of the Florida west coast, inc
  
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• Red Sox Score Early in 9-0 Win Over Tampa Bay Rays

  10-09-2017 06:47
  BOSTON (AP) — For a change, Boston’s hitters made it a much easier night for Chris Sale.
  Sale struck out eight over six innings and Dustin Pedroia hit a two-run homer in the first to get Boston’s offense off to a fast start, carrying the Red Sox to a 9-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
  It was the fourth consecutive win for the AL East-leading Red Sox, who remained 4 1/2 games ahead of the second-place Yankees.
  Andrew Benintendi had three hits and three
  
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  10-09-2017 05:59
   
  
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• Quinnipiac students from Florida describe current Hurricane Irma conditions

  10-09-2017 04:47
  HAMDEN – Some parts of Florida have already been slammed with strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall starting this afternoon and it will only intensify within the next few hours. Two Quinnipiac University students originally from Florida have been in constant communication with their families with hopes they will be okay “They had to wait in line for propane for like two, three hours just for the grill. All the schools there are shut down,” said Tyler Liotta of Sarasota. [&hellip
  
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• Eric Bolling’s son dies hours after father loses Fox News job

  10-09-2017 02:24
  NEW YORK, NY — Eric Bolling’s son Eric Chase died on Friday night, just hours after his father lost a high-profile job at the Fox News Channel. The cause of death has not been announced. According to a family friend, an autopsy will not take place until Monday. Eric Chase Bolling was a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder. It is unclear if he died on or off campus. Local authorities did not immediately respond to requests for […]
  
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• Irma spins up funnel clouds, tornado in Florida

  10-09-2017 01:48
  FLORIDA —  Hurricane Irma is starting to spin up funnel clouds and at least one tornado, leading to warnings for parts of South Florida. The National Weather Service in Miami posted on Twitter Saturday evening that a tornado had touched the ground in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Oakland Park. It wasn’t immediately clear how much damaged was caused. Tornado warnings have been issued for Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Sunrise in Broward County, as well as parts
  
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• ‘I am in disbelief right now’: Woman stumbles upon hurricane phenomenon

  10-09-2017 01:41
  BAHAMAS —  As millions of people are awaiting Hurricane Irma’s arrival, one person came across a beach in the Bahamas with a significant amount of ocean water missing. According to the Washington Post, this occurs when a hurricane as strong as Irma, with low pressure, needs to suction water from its surroundings to feed the core of the storm. The low pressure acts a suction cup to draw the water into it, which can change the surface of the ocean at […]
  
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• Florida Gov. Rick Scott: 76K people without power as Irma unleashes winds, rain on the state; outages expected to grow

  10-09-2017 00:53
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott: 76K people without power as Irma unleashes winds, rain on the state; outages expected to grow. Hurricane Irma was expected to restrengthen after weakening late Saturday morning into a Category 3 storm, its strong winds and rain bands already lashing the Florida Keys as dire warnings predicteddevastating gales and potentially deadly storm surge. Packing sustained winds of 125 mph as it continued to batter Cuba, the storm was due to brin
  
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• Hurricane Jose is moving away from outer Caribbean islands

  10-09-2017 00:44
  Hurricane Jose is moving away from a string of Caribbean islands — a welcome reprieve to the area, which was already pummeled earlier this week by Hurricane Irma. Jose, a Category 4 storm, had been passing north of the outer Caribbean islands and is expected to move away Saturday night, the National Hurricane Center said. Jose, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, was about 85 miles north-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands around 5 p.m. ET. It was moving […]
  
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• Mostly sunny, slightly warmer Sunday

  10-09-2017 00:38
  High pressure will dominate our weather with sunshine and seasonably cool temperatures on Sunday with a bit of a warming trend on tap Monday and Tuesday with temperatures in the 70s to near 80 degrees. In fact, we would not be too surprised if temperatures top out in the low 80s by Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday. Showers are possible by late Wednesday or Thursday due to a cold front.  There were signs that the remnant moisture from Irma could […]
  
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• Pregnant woman forced to deliver baby after being set on fire by boyfriend

  10-09-2017 00:17
  MARYLAND —  A Maryland woman who was seven months pregnant, was forced to deliver her baby after she was set on fire by her boyfriend, according to Fox 5 DC. On Friday, Andrea Grinage, 31, was critically burned when she was doused with gasoline in a bathtub of her apartment, according to Fox 5 DC. Grinage was taken to the hospital where she delivered a baby girl who both were in critical condition. This is Andrea Grinage, per sister. She's […]
  
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• Connecticut State Colleges To Install Solar Energy Systems

  10-09-2017 00:14
  NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system is having solar energy installed on three of its campuses.
  Officials say construction will begin in late fall at Manchester and Middlesex Community Colleges as well as Southern Connecticut State University in an effort to reduce energy consumption and decrease operating expenses.
  The project is being funded with private capital through the Connecticut Green Bank, which has not said how much is being spent t
  
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