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• First Alert: Ice Tonight and Snow for Christmas

  22-12-2017 23:45
  
  NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a wintry stretch of weather and have issued two First Alerts.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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• First Look at Snowfall Forecast for Christmas

  22-12-2017 23:13
  
  After a wintry mix tonight into tomorrow NBC Connecticut Meteorologists are forecasting snow, sleet, and rain Christmas Eve into Christmas day.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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• Bristol Officer Shot Dog That Attacked Him: Police

  22-12-2017 22:58
  
  A Bristol police officer shot a dog that attacked him on Thursday.
  
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• 14,000 Travelers Employees to Get $1,000 Bonuses

  22-12-2017 22:55
  
  Travelers announced on Friday that tens of thousands of employees will get one-time $1,000 bonuses after a U.S. tax reform was signed into law.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Police Investigating East Hartford Shooting

  22-12-2017 22:42
  
  Police are investigating a shooting in East Hartford on Friday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Wintry mix tonight; snow possible for Christmas Eve night into early Christmas Day

  22-12-2017 22:22
  Our active weather continues during on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year – Christmas weekend!  If you are heading out anytime tonight, use caution and allow a little extra time (space between vehicles) as you might run into light snow, icy mix and freezing rain that will eventually change to plain rain Saturday. Temperatures inland remain in the upper 20s to low 30s, so patches of ice are certainly possible overnight.  At the shore, I’m not expecting much icin
  
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• Wintry mix Saturday morning, snow possible for Christmas Eve night into early Christmas Day

  22-12-2017 22:22
  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the state this  morning.
  Heads up if you are heading out early this morning. Some light freezing rain has returned, and untreated roads and surfaces will be slick. This threat will continue until temps can break the freezing mark later this morning.
  Christmas Eve/Christmas MorningDuring the day on Christmas Eve, there will be a lull in the action with dry conditions before more wintry weather returns at night.  A second storm will qui
  
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• Wintry mix into Saturday morning; snow possible for Christmas Eve night into early Christmas Day

  22-12-2017 22:22
  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the state (not the shoreline) through Saturday morning.
  Timing it out
  Periods of light snow and icy mix will be continued overnight across inland areas that will cause slick travel problems.  Along the shore it will be rain.  Overnight, there will be a wedge of very cold air that will drain down the Connecticut River Valley keeping temps at or just below 32, that will keep the icy mix continuing through early Saturday morning.  A
  
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• Parents Last-Minute Errands Hampered by Early Dismissals

  22-12-2017 21:54
  
  Many parents woke up to messages saying they'd need to pick up their kids a little earlier from school on Friday due to the forecasted bad weather.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Keidel: Falcons, Saints Have A Lot Riding On Sunday’s Meeting

  22-12-2017 21:47
  By Jason Keidel
  Some some saw the Carolina Panthers contending, and defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons (9-5) fighting for a playoff spot. But few saw this iteration of the NFC South, which is the most ornery in the NFL. Particularly when you include the surprising New Orleans Saints (10-4) — Atlanta’s opponent on Sunday — who are winning at rising rates, and doing it with a style that belies their recent history. For years, the Saints relied almost exclusively on their pyro
  
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• East Hartford PD investigating after man was found shot inside a car

  22-12-2017 21:44
  EAST HARTFORD —  Police are investigating after they said a man was found shot inside a car Friday afternoon.
  East Hartford police said they received calls for shots fired at Holmes and Mill Street around 1:15. Police said when they arrived to a parking area, they found a man shot in a car.
  Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital but his extent of his injuries are unknown at this time. No other details have been released at this time.
   
  
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• Restaurants Offer Gift Card Deals for the Holidays

  22-12-2017 21:10
  
  Many popular chain restaurants are offering deals to entice customers to purchase gift cards for the holidays.Photo Credit: KNBC-TV
  
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• State Police Dog Found Safe and Sound

  22-12-2017 20:59
  
  A missing state police bloodhound was found safe and sound Friday morning, according to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton.Photo Credit: Mayor Mark BoughtonThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Man Burglarized Middletown Apartment While Victim Showered: Police

  22-12-2017 20:54
  
  The search is on for a man who burglarized a Middletown apartment while the victim was showering.Photo Credit: Middletown Police
  
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: What Are Raiders Playing For In Philly?

  22-12-2017 20:30
  Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. South Florida Bulls (Birmingham Bowl)Saturday, December 23, 12:00 pm ET
  SOUTH FLORIDA -3
  I’d say “take the over,” but it’s already 66.5. While that might still be a strong play, I’ll go with the Bulls to cover the 2.5 points. Quinten Flowers is incredibly electric for Charlie Strong’s Bulls. The Red Raiders are 124th nationally in pass defense. And the combination of Flowers on the ground and through the air will make it hard for Nik
  
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• Police Investigate Sign Thefts in Guilford

  22-12-2017 19:56
  
  Guilford police are investigating the theft of dozens of lawn signs showing opposition to a proposed sidewalk in town. As many as 60-70 signs were taken from private residences sometime around...Photo Credit: Guilford Police
  
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• Man Escapes Custody After Jumping From Ambulance: Police

  22-12-2017 19:54
  
  A Willimantic man escaped custody Friday after being arrested on a parole violation.Photo Credit: Willimantic Police
  
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• Couple gets married underwater in the Florida Keys

  22-12-2017 19:36
  KEY LARGO, Fla. — After a four-year courtship, a British Army sergeant and a former diving instructor have married underwater in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
  The couple used an underwater tablet Thursday to exchange wedding vows beside Molasses Reef off Key Largo.
  In 2013, Thomas Mould, of Leicester, England, traveled on an Army adventure training dive trip to the Amoray Dive Resort in the Keys, where Sandra Hyde worked as an instructor.
  The couple connected. Hyde traveled t
  
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• What Stores are Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

  22-12-2017 19:21
  
  Only a handful of retailers will actually be open on Christmas Day with most closing for the holiday Monday. But a number of stores will be open Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve for shoppers.
  
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• ‘Don’t tase me, yo!’ Body cam footage shows New Haven police confrontation inside store

  22-12-2017 18:21
  NEW HAVEN — An unarmed man with his hands in the air was believed to be on PCP when he asked officers “What did I do?” as they repeatedly fired taser shots at him inside a New Haven convenience store, according to the New Haven Independant. 
  The incident was caught on police body cam footage.
  The footage was released to the New Haven Independent as a response to the Freedom of Information Act.
  The video caused consternation within the department as some officers feared th
  
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• Roads to Be Blocked Near Site of Proposed Mall in West Haven

  22-12-2017 18:04
  
  West Haven Police are alerting the public about streets that will soon be blocked off by the proposed site of The Haven mall.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• President Trump signs tax bill before leaving for Mar-a-Lago

  22-12-2017 17:54
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  WASHINGTON DC — President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill Friday morning before leaving for his Christmas break in Florida.
  He also signed the continuing resolution that will keep the government open through January 19. That includes $4 billion for missile defense.
  The House and Senate passed the tax measure into law earlier this week, delivering Trump his first major legislative victory of his first year in office.
  Trump touted the tax measure as a bi
  
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• Flu Activity Increasing In Connecticut

  22-12-2017 17:34
  (Hartford, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – State health experts say flu activity is beginning to ramp up.
  According to figures released by the Department of Public Health, Connecticut has logged 355 cases of influenza as of December 16.
  Of those, 144 people have landed in the hospital and three have died.
  Experts say the best defense against the flu remains getting vaccinated.
  Also, if you’re sick, stay home. Cover coughs and sneezes, and wash hands frequently.
  Right now, health officials s
  
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• Netanyahu: ‘Several countries’ considering following US lead and moving embassies to Jerusalem

  22-12-2017 17:33
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  JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “several countries” are considering moving their embassies to Jerusalem in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the city as the capital of Israel.
  Speaking exclusively to CNN a day after the United Nations Assembly voted against Trump’s move, Netanyahu said the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem could lead the way for others to follow.
  “We’
  
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• PHOTOS: Missing State Police Dog 'Texas' Found Safe

  22-12-2017 17:25
  
  Photo Credit: Mayor Mark Boughton
  
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• College Basketball Games To Watch: Can UNC Bounce Back Vs. Ohio State?

  22-12-2017 17:24
  By Steve Silverman
  The last 10 days of the year represent the last chance for college basketball players to catch their collective breath. Pretty soon teams will have concentrate on playing for regular-season conference championships.
  While most teams will be off from December 24 through 26 (with the exception of the teams competing in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii), a number of intriguing games this week should attract the attention of college basketball fans — even as the Bowl seaso
  
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• Liked, Shared, Retweeted: These Were The Top CBS Local Social Media Stories Of 2017

  22-12-2017 17:19
  CBS Local — While social media gives us a fair amount of grief, it also gives us important news and updates from around the country at the flick of a finger.
  This past year was no exception, and our social newsfeeds combined with your digital voices once again gave stories life and helped shape the news in 2017. Here are some of our stories that you liked the best and shared the most from the last year.
  Chicago Residents Unwind During Lunch Hour Dance Party In Plaza – CBS Chicag
  
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• State Police Bloodhound Lost In Danbury Woods Is Recovered

  22-12-2017 17:14
  DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut State Police bloodhound that went missing in a wooded area has been found alive and well.
  Police said Friday morning that the dog named Texas had been recovered.
  The dog was involved in a search Wednesday evening for a man with autism who had gone missing in Danbury near Wooster Mountain.
  During the search a handler lost his footing on the steep terrain and dropped the dog’s leash.
  Another bloodhound located the missing man who was brought safely o
  
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• Vice President Pence makes surprise trip to Afghanistan

  22-12-2017 16:04
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  KABUL, Afghanistan — Vice President Mike Pence touched down in Afghanistan for an unannounced visit on Thursday night to meet with top Afghan officials and rally US troops for his first trip to the country as vice president.
  The trip, planned in secret for safety reasons, made Pence the highest-ranking Trump administration official to visit an active US combat zone and came four months after President Donald Trump committed several thousand more US troops to the 16-year war eff
  
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• Six bodies found hanged from bridges near Mexican tourist resort

  22-12-2017 15:42
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  LOS CABOS, Mexico — The bodies of six men were found Wednesday hanging from bridges in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, the state’s attorney general’s office said.
  Four bodies were found in the municipality of Los Cabos, the other two near the state capital of La Paz. The bodies were found suspended from three bridges located near the two main international airports and the highways leading to the popular beach resort of Cabo San Lucas.
  Authorities have not
  
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• Cyclist Struck by Car in West Haven in Critical Condition

  22-12-2017 15:42
  
  A person who was struck by a car in West Haven is in critical condition.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Government shutdown averted as funding deadline moved to January 19

  22-12-2017 15:30
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  WASHINGTON DC — The Senate approved a short-term spending measure Thursday night to keep the government open through January 19, avoiding a government shutdown ahead of a Friday deadline.
  Along with funding the government for nearly a month, the bill extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program through March and includes a three-week extension of a government surveillance program.
  The House approved the measure earlier Thursday by 231-188.
  Immediately after
  
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• Ray Allen eligible for basketball Hall of Fame

  22-12-2017 15:03
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, fellow star point guard Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Ray Allen are among six first-year candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  The Detroit Pistons backcourt of Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton also became eligible after the Hall changed its rules to allow players to reach the ballot after three years of retirement.
  The candidates eligible for enshrinement in 2018 were announced Thursday by the Hall on the anniversa
  
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• Ray Allen and Richard Hamilton eligible for basketball Hall of Fame

  22-12-2017 15:03
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, fellow star point guard Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Ray Allen are among six first-year candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  The Detroit Pistons backcourt of Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton also became eligible after the Hall changed its rules to allow players to reach the ballot after three years of retirement.
  The candidates eligible for enshrinement in 2018 were announced Thursday by the Hall on the anniversa
  
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• Bristol police officer shot dog after it bit him

  22-12-2017 14:54
  BRISTOL — The Bristol Police Department said one of its officers shot and wounded a dog that bit him and appeared ready to attack him again.
  Bristol police said two officers were serving an arrest warrant Thursday when a dog ran out and bit one of the officers on the arm. The officer got his arm free, but believed the dog was preparing to bite again. He pulled his gun and shot the dog once. It ran away and was later transported to a veterinarian for treatment.
  The officer suffered a minor
  
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• Mass. Homeowners May Also Have Crumbling Basements

  22-12-2017 14:36
  
  There are indications that Connecticut’s crumbling concrete crisis may not stop at the state line, the NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters have found.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• San Francisco police officer donates kidney to save a stranger

  22-12-2017 14:28
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  SAN FRANCISCO –– San Francisco Police Officer Anna Cuthbertson hadn’t considered organ donation until she listened to a podcast about a woman who had done it. After some research, she determined she would donate one of her kidneys to help a stranger live.
  In February, curiosity drove her to matchingdonors.com, a website that works to connect organ donors with those in need of a transplant. “It looks like personal ads,” Cuthbertson said. “Peopl
  
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• State Police resume search for missing K9 in Danbury

  22-12-2017 14:10
  DANBURY — At daylight, the search for K9 “Texas” resumes after a day of searching Thursday.
  On Wednesday evening, at around 6 p.m., State police were asked to help the Danbury Police Department look for a man missing n the area of Wooster Mountain. The man was found by K9 Zeus and was able to walk out of the woods.
  During the search, a K9 handler lost track of his footing while negotiating the steep terrain and lost possession of the 15 foot leash. K9 Texas, a St
  
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• FOUND! State Police find missing K9 Texas

  22-12-2017 14:10
  DANBURY — Missing K9 Texas has been found!
  K9 Texas is FOUND!! pic.twitter.com/fHPNGPAdA2
  — CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) December 22, 2017State police resumed their search Friday morning after suspending it Thursday.
  On Wednesday evening, at around 6 p.m., State police were asked to help the Danbury Police Department look for a man missing n the area of Wooster Mountain. The man was found by K9 Zeus and was able to walk out of the woods.
  Our heroes!!! Thank you J
  
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• CBS Sports’ Phil Simms On Week 16 Bills-Patriots Matchup, More

  22-12-2017 14:02
  By Matt Citak
  The Patriots escaped Pittsburgh with a much-needed win last week, defeating the Steelers, 27-24, to regain the AFC’s No. 1 seed. MVP candidate Tom Brady had his third consecutive mediocre outing, completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The 40-year-old quarterback has failed to reach 300 passing yards in four straight games, and has just two passing touchdowns, to go along with four interceptions, over his last three contests.
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• Doctor faces charges over opioid prescriptions and 5 patient deaths

  22-12-2017 13:54
  PHILADELPHIA  — A Pennsylvania doctor was indicted Thursday on 19 counts, including charges regarding the deaths of five patients he had prescribed opioids to, according to the Department of Justice. It alleges that Dr. Raymond Kraynak caused their deaths between 2013 and 2015 by “unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances to them.”
  Prosecutors also say Kraynak prescribed nearly 3 million doses of opioids from January 2016 through July 2017.
  Kraynak, 60,
  
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• Senate committee releases settlement details from cases since 1997

  22-12-2017 12:39
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  WASHINGTON DC — A key Senate committee on Thursday night publicly released data about workplace settlements reached and paid out in the Senate since 1997, totaling some two dozen cases amounting to $1.45 million.
  The breakdown, which the Senate Rules and Administration Committee said was information provided by the Office of Compliance, included 13 settlements for claims involving Senate offices. They totaled close to $600,000 over a span of 20 years. The descriptions
  
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• Angevine Tree Farm: 50 Years of Holiday Tradition

  22-12-2017 12:30
  By Cazden Brenner and Luchino Romano Gilna
  Picking out a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families. Some families buy artificial trees, while others choose pre-cut trees from their local fire station. However, nothing compares to the experience of cutting down your own at a good ole' fashion tree farm.
  Angevine farm was founded in 1868 in Warren Connecticut, and for the last 50 years, families from around the area have been coming to celebrate the holiday season by cutting down th
  
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• Foodie Friday: Morning Glory Cafe

  22-12-2017 12:23
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  Morning Glory Cafe serves up typical breakfast and lunch options but also has unique flavors from the owner’s Far Eastern roots.
  Sichanh Patana is originally from Laos and offers up the very dishes that he grew up eating.
  Pho and pad Thai are staples for this hidden gem along with egg rolls that are made from a decad
  
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• Potential travel mess later Friday evening; Stormy holiday weekend

  22-12-2017 11:32
  A potentially problematic situation arises for later today, on one of the busiest travel days of the year, the Friday before Christmas weekend!  A lot of moisture is moving into the state, first as a little snow, and eventually through Saturday as a lot of rain. In between, some freezing rain, and that’s the problem. Temperatures inland will struggle in the low to mid 30s, so patches of ice are certainly possible. At the shore, temps reach the mid 40s early this afternoon, so there a
  
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• North Branford barn fire kills five animals

  22-12-2017 11:16
  NORTH BRANFORD — An early morning barn fire in North Branford sadly killed five animals.
  The Fire Chief says the fire is now knocked down, and started in a 24×16 shed.
  Four pigs and one cow died.
  As of right now, the fire looks accidental, but they are waiting for the Fire Marshal to determine the cause.
   
  
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• New Enrolments Cut Off Tomorrow In HUSKY-B Childrens Health Insurance Program

  22-12-2017 11:00
  (CBS Connecticut) — New enrolments to Connecticut’s HUSKY-B Childrens Health Insurance Program will be cut off as of tomorrow, as the state prepares for the possible shutdown of the program at the end of January.
  Department spokesman David Dearborn says federal funding expired at the end of September, and so far, Congress has not acted to resume funding.
  “If the funding does dry up, we will be looking at children’s eligibility files and seeing if they might be eligible fo
  
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• Sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at age 82

  22-12-2017 08:46
  SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Dick Enberg, the sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday. He was 82.
  Engberg’s daughter, Nicole, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. She said the family became concerned when he didn’t arrive on his flight to Boston on Thursday, and that he was found dead at his home in La Jolla, a San Diego neighborhood, with his bags packed.
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• Roads to Be Blocked Near Site of Proposed Mall in New Haven

  22-12-2017 07:18
  
  West Haven Police are alerting the public about streets that will soon be blocked off by the proposed site of The Haven mall.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• First Alert: Ice Friday Morning and Snow for Christmas

  22-12-2017 07:16
  
  NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a wintry stretch of weather and have issued two First Alerts.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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