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• Patriots Defeat Jets 24-17

  15-10-2017 23:17
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Tom Brady set the NFL record for regular-season victories by a quarterback, getting his 187th as the New England Patriots held on for a 24-17 win over the New York Jets on Sunday to claim first place in the AFC East.
  The Patriots (4-2) were playing their first game in 10 days after beating Tampa Bay 19-14 on Oct. 5, and appeared a bit rusty early as they fell behind 14-0 in the second quarter against the surprising Jets (3-3).
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• Mogadishu bombings kill ‘unprecedented number of civilians’

  15-10-2017 23:17
  At least 230 people were killed in a double car bomb blast in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, Sen. Abshir Mohamed Ahmed said Sunday. The senator cited conversations with hospital officials as the source of the updated death toll in Saturday’s deadly attack. The first explosion destroyed dozens of stalls and the popular Safari Hotel in the heart of the city. Fast Facts: Somalia Footage from the scene showed damaged buildings and a burning truck at the first blast site. […]
  
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• The Real Story – State budget update

  15-10-2017 22:49
  The week of October 23rd is the new target for state lawmakers, still trying to craft a new two-year budget, now more than 100 days into the first year!  Senate leaders involved in the negotiations say there’s been bipartisan agreement on many issues, and they’re close to agreeing on a new formula for calculating how much each city and town will receive in aid to education. Guests: Sen. Martin Looney (D) New Haven, Senate President Pro Tempore Sen.
  
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• The Real Story – Pushback against new gun control measures in congress after Las Vegas

  15-10-2017 22:48
  Scott Wilson, President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, explains why he and his members oppose new restrictions on gun owners, including separate bills that would prohibit the sale and possession of magazines that hold more than ten rounds of ammunition (introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D) Connecticut), and ban “bump stocks” that can turn semi-automatic rifles into automatic rifles, capable of firing hundreds of rounds per minute, as the Las Vegas gunman was able to do
  
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• The Real Story – Linda McMahon

  15-10-2017 22:48
  Linda McMahon talks with FOX61’s Jenn Bernstein about her new job in the Trump administration. McMahon was tapped by the President to lead the Small Business Administration, and has been on a tour that will take her to all 68 SBA offices across the country. Her recent stop in Hartford was the 20th stop, and while here she met with business leaders who have received SBA loans. A Connecticut resident and two-time candidate for U.S. Senate, she explains how she […]
  
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• Brady gets wins record, Patriots hold off Jets 24-17

  15-10-2017 22:43
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Brady set the NFL record for regular-season victories by a quarterback, getting his 187th as the New England Patriots held on for a 24-17 win over the New York Jets on Sunday to claim first place in the AFC East. The Patriots (4-2) were playing their first game in 10 days after beating Tampa Bay 19-14 on Oct. 5, and appeared a bit rusty early as they fell behind 14-0 in the second quarter against […]
  
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• Connecticut Man Faces Charge For Unruly Bamboo Grove

  15-10-2017 22:23
  NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP-New London Day) _ A Connecticut man is facing a criminal charge for failing to maintain what city officials describe as an unruly bamboo grove.
  Carlos Carrion of New London says he’s being unfairly targeted by the city and is mounting a defense.The Day reports Carrion entered a not guilty plea last week in New London Superior Court to the city’s first blight-related criminal infraction under a newly revised blight ordinance.
  City officials say Carrion repeatedly
  
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• Sunny and cool on Monday

  15-10-2017 21:55
  There is a chance for a shower late Sunday night as some cooler air comes rushing back in again. It’s all due to a cold front dropping in from the northwest. Monday will be noticeably cooler and less humid with highs near 60 degrees. Monday night into Tuesday morning could feature Connecticut’s first freezing temperatures. It’s that time of year! The second half of next week will feature yet another warm-up with temps rebounding well up in the 60’s.  It […]
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: State budget fiasco

  15-10-2017 21:47
  HARTFORD —  CT is in the spotlight for being a state in a serious financial crisis.  It is the only state in the country that has not passed a budget for the new fiscal year. Meanwhile, there is a $3.5 billion deficit to address. Hartford Courant’s Chris Keating joins the Stan Simpson Show to talk about the high drama surrounding the state budget and the potential damage it’s doing to the state’s reputation in a 3-part segment.
  
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• New Haven Police To Announce Reward In Teen’s Killing

  15-10-2017 20:34
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ New Haven police say they will be announcing a $50,0 reward and other investigation updates in the unsolved killing of a 14-year-old boy in July.
  Police Chief Anthony Campbell is scheduled to make the announcement Monday with relatives of victim Tyrick Keyes.
  Police say Tyrick was shot multiple times by a masked gunman on Bassett Street around 9:30 p.m. on July 16. Police and family say he was a member of an anti-gun violence group, enjoyed basketball and dancing and was
  
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• Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Story at Making Strides Walk

  15-10-2017 20:02
  
  Breast cancer survivor Jessie Guth shared her story and spoke about how she now works to help others battling breast cancer.Photo Credit: Contributed PhotoThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Early Morning Burglary At Five Guys In Norwich

  15-10-2017 19:56
   
  Norwich, Ct.  (CBS Connecticut) – Norwich Police responded to reports of a burglary at the Five Guys Restaurant on 15 Salem Turnpike. The store manager told
  police when he opened the store this morning he discovered that the restaurant had been burglarized and cash was missing. Norwich Detectives collected evidence
  and learned that a male suspect entered the business around 4:30 and accessed a safe and fled with over one (1) thousand dollars in cash. Anyone with information
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• The Connection: Facing the Opioid Epidemic

  15-10-2017 19:54
  On this program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore are joined by United States Senator Chris Murphy. They discuss the opioid epidemic in Connecticut and how Senator Murphy is working with the federal government to combat this issue.
  
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• Bridgeport Police Investigating Shooting At Local Barbershop

  15-10-2017 19:05
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) _ Bridgeport police are investigating a shooting at a local barbershop that left one man dead.
  The Hartford Courant reports that 32-year-old Deon Rodney was shot in the abdomen Saturday. Investigators said the shooting happened after two armed men came into the Just Right Cutz barbershop on Park Avenue and started an altercation.
  Police said Rodney was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he died.
  Investigators are looking for a motive in the shooting. They said it&
  
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• Money Wisdom: The Ultimate Retirement Planning Checklist

  15-10-2017 17:50
  Joel shares his Ultimate Retirement Planning Checklist. How many of these checklist items do you still need to address yourself?
  
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• Alleged Abduction in New Britain was Falsely Reported: PD

  15-10-2017 17:00
  
  New Britain police now say an alleged attempted abduction reported Thursday was a false report.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• West Haven Police Investigate Robbery at York Street Market

  15-10-2017 16:11
  
  West Haven police are investigating an armed robbery at York Street Market Saturday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• 1 Dead After Shooting at Bridgeport Barber Shop

  15-10-2017 15:57
  
  A man is dead after a shooting on Park Avenue in Bridgeport Saturday, according to Bridgeport city officials.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Beautiful Weather for Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival

  15-10-2017 15:42
  
  On a nice fall Saturday, crowds packed the 2017 Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival in Riverfront Park.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• New Haven Officer Struck by Car

  15-10-2017 12:40
  
  A New Haven police officer was struck by a car while investigating a shooting early Sunday morning.
  
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• Los Angeles Dodgers Post 5-2 Victory Over The Chicago Cubs In Saturday Night NL Championship Series Opener

  15-10-2017 06:35
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, Yasiel Puig added a homer and an RBI double to his dynamite postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a short start by Clayton Kershaw for a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night in the NL Championship Series opener.
  Charlie Culberson doubled, drove in the tying run and scored another while replacing injured All-Star shortstop Corey Seager for the resourceful Dodgers, who improved to 4-0 in t
  
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• Boy Scout builds Gazebo for non-profit flower shop in Guilford

  15-10-2017 05:41
  GUILFORD — A Connecticut teen who is looking to reach Eagle Scout status, made a big difference for one local community garden Saturday. Ben Dinoia and a group of volunteers built a badly needed gazebo for the non-profit flower shop, Roses for Autism. “It’s really special because not only are these adults coming together and giving their skills, but all the kids are coming together to and their willing to chip in and help and learn,” said Dinoia. The volunteers […]
  
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• Man steps up to help group of volunteers in Hartford ship donations to Puerto Rico

  15-10-2017 05:21
  HARTFORD –  A group of volunteers have been working hard in collecting donations to send to Puerto Rico. Just recently, they ran into a roadblock and could not find a way to ship it all. The donations have filled up two giant warehouses in Hartford. They want to make sure the items get to the families directly, especially to those who need it. “People think that everything is fine in Puerto Rico, but it’s not,” said Pedro Mercado of Hartford. […]
  
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• Enfield residents celebrate 17th annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival

  15-10-2017 05:10
  ENFIELD — Hundred of local residents came out Saturday night to participate in 17th annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival. Jack-o-lanterns of all kinds seem to make appearances, from a minion pumpkins all the way to a Yankee fan. There was contest for the best jack-o-lantern and the winner wins twenty-five dollars.  This year each Enfield school principal participate and the whoever had the best jack-o-lantern would win fifty dollars to their PTO. 👌🏼 Alright … sec
  
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• Inspirational stories abound at Hartford Marathon

  15-10-2017 04:51
  HARTFORD— The 24th Eversource Hartford Marathon was today. Thousands of runners competed all together in the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay and 5k. Christopher Zablocki of Essex was the winner of the marathon finishing at 2:17:59. Many people crossed the finish line with inspirational stories. “It’s amazing the love and support that I get from the community and other runners as you’re out there especially when you want to stop and quit,” said Danielle Marcu
  
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• Man shot in Bridgeport barber shop dies; police still investigating

  15-10-2017 02:19
  BRIDGEPORT — A man shot in a Bridgeport barber shop Saturday night has died. Police say two armed men came to the Just Right Cutz barbershop at 500 Park Avenue shortly after 7 o’clock and started an altercation with 32-year old Deon Rodney.  Rodney, a Bridgeport resident, was shot in the abdomen and taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he later died of his wounds. Police say the motive for the shooting is unknown. They also say it is not clear if […]
  
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• 1 man shot in Bridgeport barber shop; police investigating

  15-10-2017 02:19
  BRIDGEPORT — One man is in serious condition after he were shot in a barber shop Saturday night. Officials say the shooting happened at 500 Park Avenue around 7:18 p.m. The victim was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital. Detectives are on scene and they are pursuing a suspect. An official spokesperson has said, “does not look good for him.” Stay with FOX61 NEWS for more developments. 
  
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• Altuve’s Dash Lifts Verlander, Astros Over Yanks In Game 2

  15-10-2017 02:13
  HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa’s double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
  Correa also homered, but Houston needed a daring dash from Altuve to get Verlander a win. The 5-foot-6 AL MVP front-runner reached with a one-out single against closer Aroldis Chapman, then sprinted around from first base on Correa’s shot
  
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• Stamford: 1 man arrested in connection with alleged criminal possession of a gun

  15-10-2017 02:00
  STAMFORD — One man is in police custody after he was arrested Saturday, for alleged criminal possession of a gun. At 12:48 a.m. police were called to the local Elks club parking lot on Mission Street. Police said the club has been the scene of shootings, gun calls, fights, loud music, drug and drinking use in the past. Police saw a group of ten men in the parking lot standing around. Officers said that they immediately knew marijuana and alcohol […]
  
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• Yanks lose in ninth inning after Astro’s hit walk-off double

  15-10-2017 01:42
  HOUSTON — Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa’s double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. Correa also homered, but Houston needed a daring dash from Altuve to get Verlander a win. The 5-foot-6 AL MVP front-runner reached with a one-out single against closer Aroldis Chapman, then sprinted around from first base on Correa’s
  
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• Turnovers help Connecticut hold off Temple 28-24

  15-10-2017 00:59
  PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Bryant Shirreffs threw for three touchdowns, Tyler Cole had a pick-six, and Connecticut held off Temple 28-24 on Saturday to end an eight-game skid in conference play. The Huskies defense forced two turnovers and stopped Temple on downs three times, including the Owls’ final drive, which ended in an incomplete Hail Mary pass with seconds left. Marshe Terry recovered a fumble that set up Shirrefs’ 6-yard TD strike to Hergy Mayala to give Connecticut (2-4, 1
  
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• Puerto Rico’s death toll from Hurricane Maria climbs to 48

  15-10-2017 00:42
  PUERTO RICO — The death toll from Hurricane Maria has risen to 48 in Puerto Rico, the territory’s Department of Public Safety said. Saturday. Puerto Ricans still face a daily struggle for food, water and other necessities while coping with the devastation to their homes and businesses more than three weeks after the powerful hurricane slammed ashore on the US commonwealth. Among the recent deaths was a patient unable to get to dialysis treatment on time, and another person complainin
  
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• Twitter CEO says new rules coming to curb harassment

  15-10-2017 00:35
  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Twitter’s top executive appears to have gotten the message from the #WomenBoycottTwitter movement. In a series of threaded tweets Friday night, founder and CEO Jack Dorsey said the social media platform would announce new rules centered on “unwanted sexual advances, non-consensual nudity, hate symbols, violent groups, and tweets that glorifies violence.” “We decided to take a more aggressive stance in our rules and how we enforce th
  
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