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• US Rep. DeLauro Says Congress Should Pass Paid Family Leave

  04-02-2018 23:18
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro is urging Congress to pass her bill to establish national paid family and medical leave.The Connecticut Democrat is marking the 25th anniversary of the federal Family Medical Leave Act and calling for government-guaranteed paid leave. She’s speaking Monday at a restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut.
  Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act, employers with 50 or more workers must allow parents 12 weeks of job-protected leave to care for a newb
  
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• No.1 UConn 106, Cincinnati 65

  04-02-2018 23:10
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Napheesa Collier says she’s proud of the fact that UConn never plays down to the level of its opposition.
  Collier scored 25 points and Kia Nurse added 23 as UConn beat Cincinnati 106-65 on Sunday, giving the top-ranked Huskies their 150th straight win over an unranked opponent.
  Azura Stevens had 20 points and Katie Lou Samuelson chipped in with 18 for UConn (22-0, 10-0 American), which has won all 80 of its regular-season conference games since the formation of the
  
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• Rain tonight, snow turns to rain on Wednesday

  04-02-2018 22:58
  Heavy rain is expected with most areas receiving close to an inch of rainfall from this storm. We will get a little break until Wednesday when another storm is expected to bring a snow to rain to snow scenario. This forecast will be tricky, because of all the moving parts. Low track will be key, strength of the warm air surge will also be pivotal, and the potential for moisture on the back side of this storm sticking around means that there could be a decent swath of mixing after the cold front
  
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• Woman at top of her game seeks girls with a cyber-aptitude

  04-02-2018 22:42
  HARTFORD— Connecticut’s public safety commissioner is helping promote a national contest designed to find young women who have the skills needed to enter to the world of cybersecurity.
  Dora Schriro is working with the nonprofit SANS Institute and the Girl Scouts of America to get teens registered for the “Girls Go Cyberstart” program, an online puzzle and problem-solving game that will start on Feb. 20.
  It’s open to girls in 18 states and American Samoa.
  The top pri
  
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• Wendy’s mocks McDonald’s in Super Bowl spot

  04-02-2018 22:17
  Wendy’s isn’t pulling punches in its upcoming Super Bowl spot, where it mocks McDonald’s for its so-called “flash frozen” burgers.
  “The iceberg that sank the Titanic was frozen, too,” chides Wendy’s in the 30 second commercial, which it unveiled on Youtube Wednesday. The ad will also run during the game on Sunday. It urges people to “Skip the hamburgers at the Frozen Arches.”Wendy’s has been hammering McDonald’s for years, c
  
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• Women’s Prison To Offer Program For Inmates To Learn Braille

  04-02-2018 22:10
  EAST LYME, Conn. (AP) _ A women’s prison in Connecticut is offering inmates the opportunity to learn Braille so they will have a new job skill when they’re released.
  The Day of New London reports that a select group of about 10 women will begin learning Braille at the York Correctional Institution in East Lyme.Other prisons have begun offering classes in Braille so participants can get jobs converting restaurant menus, textbooks and novels into Braille.
  A Louisville-based nonprofit,
  
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• 23 pieces of Super Bowl trivia that are actually fascinating (even if you don’t care about the Super Bowl)

  04-02-2018 22:07
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  Let’s face it, the Super Bowl is half about football, and half about everything else that makes our country great: Binge eating, watching brands try and convince us to buy stuff, defending inexplicably strong regional loyalties and going to bed too late.
  But four hours is a long time to even tangentially care about football if you don’t normally care about football.
  So when the commercials get boring and the nacho cheese gets gummy, here are some super interesting trivia
  
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• NFL player Edwin Jackson killed by suspected drunk driver

  04-02-2018 21:51
  INDIANAPOLIS — Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and a 54-year-old man died after they were struck by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning near Indianapolis.
  Indiana State Police told WXIN the two men were standing near a stopped vehicle in the emergency lane on I-70 when they were struck by a vehicle.
  A state trooper discovered the wreckage just west of Holt Road shortly before 4 a.m. As the officer slowed his vehicle to stop for the crash, police say he struck the body of one of th
  
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• Adventurous Cousin Inspires Wanderlust, Trip to Super Bowl

  04-02-2018 21:47
  
  Football fans from all over the country traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to watch the Patriots take on the Eagles in Super Bowl LII. But for one Avon couple, the trip was perhaps a little less about football...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Lawmaker Aims To Reform State’s Early Release Prison Programs

  04-02-2018 21:41
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A state lawmaker says he’ll try again to reform a program that allows inmates who behave well to get out of prison early.Republican Sen. Len Suzio, of Meriden, says he’ll discuss ways to reform the Risk Reduction Earned Credit Program Monday.
  Last year, Suzio sought to exempt anyone from the program who was convicted of a violent or sexual offense. He says he’s reintroducing legislation.The state legislature created the program in 2011 to promote good be
  
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• The Real Story: Republican Tim Herbst talks tolls and a what a candidate for governor needs

  04-02-2018 20:42
  Republican Tim Herbst, former First Selectman in Trumbull (now running for governor) also adds his voice to the opposition regarding highway tolls and higher taxes, and talks about how he would make Connecticut better.
  
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• Himes says he would support releasing more FISA applications

  04-02-2018 19:41
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th) says he would support releasing more FISA applications to settle controversy over transparency.
  Himes is a member of the House Intelligence Committee, where the memo alleges FBI surveillance abuses originated with Republican staffers under the guidance of chairman Rep. Devin Nunes.
  The top Democrat on that committee, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), calls the four-page memo a “political hit job.” He says he requested that the committe
  
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• The Connection: An Addiction Success Story

  04-02-2018 19:15
  On this program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Blaine McKay, who exemplifies a true success story of someone who benefited from the amazing services available at The Connection. He discusses his battle with addiction and how he turned his life around.
   
  
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• Blumenthal Calls For Enhanced Rail Safety After Latest Wreck

  04-02-2018 19:08
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says the nation’s railroadsmust be made safer, following the latest deadly wreck involving Amtrak.
  Authorities say an Amtrak passenger train slammed into a freight train parkedon a side track in South Carolina early Sunday, killing two Amtrak employees andinjuring more than 110 people.
  It was the third deadly wreck involving Amtrak in less than two months.
  Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said Sunday that as incidents repeat, withinjur
  
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• Pedestrian Struck by Car in Stamford

  04-02-2018 18:52
  
  A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Stamford Saturday.Photo Credit: Stamford Fire Department
  
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• Police ID Victim of Deadly Hartford Crash

  04-02-2018 18:29
  
  Hartford police are investigating a deadly crash on Collins Street Saturday.Photo Credit: Contributed
  
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• Underage Driver Faces DUI Charges in Putnam Crash

  04-02-2018 18:28
  
  A Putnam man faces DUI and reckless driving charges after a crash in Putnam that seriously injured one of his passengers, according to Putnam police.
  
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• Woman who cut baby from neighbor gets life term

  04-02-2018 17:49
  FARGO, N.D. –  A North Dakota woman who earlier admitted killing a pregnant neighbor to get her baby did it by cutting the baby from the mother’s womb as she faded in and out of consciousness, prosecutors said Friday.
  Brooke Crews, 38, was sentenced to life in prison without parole in a hearing that for the first time detailed the August death of Savanna Greywind, 22, of Fargo.
  Ashton Matheny, the baby’s father, said learning how his baby was born and his girlfriend died &
  
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• Thousands Attend 11th Annual Run for Refugees in New Haven

  04-02-2018 17:25
  
  Thousands in New Haven came together for the annual Run for Refugees 5K Sunday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• East Hartford Woman Dies In Hartford Crash

  04-02-2018 17:15
  (HARTFORD,Conn./WTIC NEWS) – An East Hartford woman was killed Saturday night in a one vehicle crash on Collins Street in Hartford.A 2007 Nissan Maxima struck a light pole shortly before 9:30.
  26 year old Shantay Clark ,the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
  The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Appeals court set to hear arguments over Ebola quarantine 

  04-02-2018 16:43
  HARTFORD — Lawyers for several people who say they were illegally quarantined by Connecticut officials during the 2014 Ebola epidemic are preparing for arguments before a federal appeals court in an attempt to revive their lawsuit against the state.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York has scheduled the hearing for Thursday.
  The plaintiffs include the Liberian Community Association of Connecticut and 10 people, including a West African family of six. They say they had no E
  
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• The Real Story: Debate over Gov. Malloy’s transportation fund plan

  04-02-2018 16:32
  State Representatives Tony Guerrera (D) Rocky Hill and Chris Davis (R) East Windsor debate Gov Malloy’s proposal for highway tolls, a gas tax hike and a new tax on sales of new tires.  All, to finance transportation improvements. Republican Tim Herbst, former First Selectman in Trumbull (now running for governor) also adds his voice to the opposition regarding highway tolls and higher taxes, and talks about how he would make Connecticut better.
  
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• The Real Story: Chris Murphy on FBI memo

  04-02-2018 16:30
  Senator Chris Murphy, on the Devin Nunes FBI memo, and the threat of another federal government shutdown, over immigration reform.
  
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• The Real Story: Chris Murphy on congressional budget

  04-02-2018 16:30
  Senator Chris Murphy, on the Devin Nunes FBI memo, and the threat of another federal government shutdown, over immigration reform.
  
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• Connecticut State Trooper Dies After Crash in Wolcott

  04-02-2018 16:29
  
  A Connecticut State Trooper has died after being involved in a head-on crash in Wolcott Saturday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Hartford Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Collins Street

  04-02-2018 16:25
  
  Hartford police are investigating a deadly crash on Collins Street Saturday.Photo Credit: Contributed
  
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• State Trooper Dies In Wolcott Crash

  04-02-2018 15:50
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut State Police say a state trooper was killed in a traffic accident.State Police said Sunday that Trooper Danielle Miller died as a result of injuries she sustained in the accident Saturday  night in Wolcott, Connecticut. Miller was not on duty at the time.
  Miller’s police cruiser and a pickup truck collided on Route 69.
  State Police said Sunday that they were announcing Miller’s passing with a heavy heart and great sadness. The driver of the tru
  
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• One Injured After Car Crashes Through Milford Building

  04-02-2018 15:37
  
  A driver faces DUI charges after hitting a woman and crashing into two stores in Milford, according to the Milford Police Department.Photo Credit: Milford Police Department
  
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• Joint Korean ice hockey team plays for first time ahead of Olympics

  04-02-2018 15:11
  INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA — The joint North and South Korean women’s ice hockey team competed together for the first time Sunday in a friendly match against Sweden, under a controversial Olympics unity deal.
  It was the first and only practice match for the team, which will compete as “Korea” under the unified flag at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. The Games get underway on Friday.
  Sweden defeated Korea 3-1 in Sunday’s friendly, a decent result for the Korean team w
  
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• White House to withdraw environmental pick’s nomination

  04-02-2018 14:51
  WASHINGTON D.C. — The White House plans to withdraw Kathleen Hartnett White’s nomination to head the Council on Environmental Quality, a White House official confirmed to CNN Saturday.
  The Washington Post first reported the plan to drop the nomination.
  CNN’s KFile reported Hartnett White, who would have overseen environmental and energy policies across the government, had described the belief in “global warming” as a “kind of paganism” for
  
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• Deadly collision between Amtrak train and freight train in South Carolina

  04-02-2018 12:27
  CAYCE, S.C.  — Two people were killed in a crash involving an Amtrak passenger train headed to Miami and a freight train early Sunday in South Carolina, authorities said.
  In addition to the fatalities, more than 50 people were injured, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said.
  Amtrak Train 91 was involved in a crash with a CSX freight train about 2:35 a.m. in Cayce. The lead engine and some of Amtrak’s passenger cars derailed, Amtrak said in a statement.
  The train w
  
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• Deadly collision between Amtrak train and freight train

  04-02-2018 12:27
  CAYCE, S.C.  — Two people were killed in a crash involving an Amtrak passenger train headed to Miami and a freight train early Sunday in South Carolina, authorities said.
  In addition to the fatalities, more than 50 people were injured, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said.
  Amtrak Train 91 was involved in a crash with a CSX freight train about 2:35 a.m. in Cayce. The lead engine and some of Amtrak’s passenger cars derailed, Amtrak said in a statement.
  The train w
  
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• Trinity Health of New England Accepts Superbowl Wager with Sister Hospitals in Philadelphia

  04-02-2018 05:45
  HARTFORD – The big game as we have all been waiting for is Sunday night – the New England Patriots playing the Philadelphia Eagles. The game has gotten so many people riled up, they have even started wagers on who will win.
  The Trinity Health of New England created a short video accepting a challenge to a friendly Super Bowl wager.
  “I feel great about tomorrow. I can’t wait to see the Superbowl, I hope they don’t put us through as much agony before the Superbowl as
  
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• Trinity Health of New England accepts Super Bowl bet with sister hospitals in Philadelphia

  04-02-2018 05:45
  HARTFORD – The big game as we have all been waiting for is Sunday night – the New England Patriots playing the Philadelphia Eagles. The game has gotten so many people riled up, they have even started wagers on who will win.
  The Trinity Health of New England created a short video accepting a challenge to a friendly Super Bowl wager.
  “I feel great about tomorrow. I can’t wait to see the Superbowl, I hope they don’t put us through as much agony before the Superbowl as
  
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• Off-duty State Trooper killed in crash

  04-02-2018 05:41
  WOLCOTT — State Police say a trooper involved in a two-car crash on Saturday evening had died.
  Police said that around 8:45, they were called to Wolcott Road (Rte. 69) near Tosun Road for calls of a crash.
  The head-on collision involved a pick-up truck and a state police cruiser, althought the Trooper, Danielle Miller, was off duty at the time. There were no passengers in either vehicle. Both drivers were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries. This morning, state police said Troope
  
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• Off duty State Police Officer seriously injured in car crash

  04-02-2018 05:41
  WOLCOTT — Two people were injured in a two car crash Saturday evening.
  Around 8:48, police responded to the intersection of Wolcott Road and Tunxis Road on calls of a crash.
  Police said that only drivers were in the car when accident occurred. One of the driver was a female State Trooper who was off duty at the time.
  Both drivers suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital.
  The Naugatuck Valley Accident Reconstruction Team was on scene investigating. This task force consists o
  
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• Police Investigating Serious Crash Involving State Trooper

  04-02-2018 05:23
  
  Police are investigating after a serious crash involving a Connecticut State Trooper in Wolcott Saturday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Woman injured when car crashes into Milford liquor store

  04-02-2018 05:20
  MILFORD — One man is in police custody after he struck two buildings with his car Saturday evening.
  Milford emergency response crews headed out to Melba Street on reports of a car hitting a pedestrian.
  Police said the car struck a woman in front of a Dollar General store, then skid and hit the Crushed Grape next door.
  The woman was taken to Yale-New Haven for non-life threatening injuries, while the driver of the vehicle was arrested.
  Kenneth Longfield, 58 of Milford, was charged with assa
  
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• 1 woman injured following car crash into Milford liquor store

  04-02-2018 05:20
  MILFORD — One man is in police custody after he struck two buildings with his car Saturday evening.
  Milford emergency response crews headed out to Melba Street on reports of a car hitting a pedestrian.
  Police said the car struck a woman in front of a Dollar General store, then skid and hit the Crushed Grape next door.
  The woman was taken to Yale-New Haven for non-life threatening injuries, while the driver of the vehicle was arrested.
  Kenneth Longfield, 58 of Milford, was charged with assa
  
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• Hartford: 1 person dead after car crashes into pole; police investigating

  04-02-2018 05:07
  HARTFORD — One person is dead as result of their car striking a utility pole Saturday evening.
  Police responded to Collins Street on calls of a car splitting a utility pole in half.  The driver of the car was taken to the hospital and was later declared deceased.
  Speed seems to be a factor, said police. There were no one else in the car other than the driver at the time of the crash.
  Police are investigating the cause. The identity of the driver has not been released.
  
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• Milford PD: Man Arrested After Striking Pedestrian, Crashing Into Liquor Store

  04-02-2018 04:52
  MILFORD, Conn. (WTIC News) — A Milford man was arrested after striking a pedestrian before fleeing and later crashing his vehicle into a liquor store.
  Police say 58-year-old Kenneth Longfield was arrested after he struck a person outside the Dollar General store. Longfield attempted to flee the scene, but lost control and crashed into “The Crushed Grape” liquor store on Melba Avenue around 6 p.m.
   
  The victim was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital and treated for non-life th
  
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• Community health centers offering free dental services for month of February

  04-02-2018 04:31
  MERIDEN – For the entire month of February,  Community Health Centers in Connecticut will be providing free dental services to children who do not have dental insurance.
  This is through the “Give Kids a Smile” program.
  Children will receive cleanings, exams, fillings, and dental education. Dentists said it is important for children to practice routine dental care at an early age to prevent future disease.
  The Community Health Center hopes this initiative will encourage de
  
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• Community health center offers free dental services for month of February

  04-02-2018 04:31
  MERIDEN – For the entire month of February, the Community Health Center will be providing free dental services to children who do not have dental insurance.
  This is through the “Give Kids a Smile” program.
  Children will receive cleanings, exams, fillings, and dental education. Dentists said it is important for children to practice routine dental care at an early age to prevent future disease.
  The Community Health Center hops this initiative will encourage dental hygiene and aw
  
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• Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Stamford

  04-02-2018 04:22
  STAMFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) — Stamford Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon.
  Police say a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling northbound on Grove Street when he struck the pedestrian around 2:28 p.m.
  The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, is a 70-year-old Stamford resident. She was transported to Stamford Hospital and admitted to its Intensive Care Unit with life-threatening injuries.
  The Chevy driver is a 17-year-old Stamford re
  
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• Morning Blaze Destroys Home In East Hampton

  04-02-2018 03:32
  EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (WTIC Radio) — Crews battled a blaze that destroyed a home in East Hampton early Saturday.
  East Hampton Fire Chief Gregg Voelker says multiple departments responded to a call around 2:40 a.m. at 22 Knowles Road. The fire took nearly 40 minutes to knock down, Voelker said.
  Five people, three of them children, were home at the time and escaped uninjured because of smoke detectors sounding. Voelker says wind caused the blaze to spread.
  Officials say the home was built in t
  
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• Patriots QB Tom Brady Wins 2017 NFL MVP Award

  04-02-2018 03:18
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the third time, Tom Brady is the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
  Now he goes for his sixth Super Bowl title, and perhaps with it a fifth MVP trophy for the NFL championship.
  Brady added The Associated Press 2017 NFL MVP award Saturday night at NFL Honors to his wins in 2007 and 2010. The New England Patriots quarterback was joined as an honoree by three Los Angeles Rams: Coach of the Year Sean McVay, Offensive Player of the Year running back Todd Gurley and Defensi
  
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• Another year, another round of ‘NFL Bad Lip Reading’

  04-02-2018 03:18
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN — On the eve of Super Bowl LII, Youtube channel Bad Lip Reading has released another batch of its famous “NFL Edition”.  For those who are unfamiliar with the channel, the editors take TV footage from throughout the season and dubbed the players words with own ridiculous and hilarious word substitutes.
  New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady strives for all-time NFL greatness as he goes for a record sixth Super Bowl ring as he takes on the Philadelphia
  
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• Tom Brady wins his third NFL regular season MVP award

  04-02-2018 02:53
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN — One night before he hopes to add a sixth Super Bowl title to his collection, Tom Brady has won The Associated Press NFL 2017 Most Valuable Player Award.
  The four-time Super Bowl MVP of the New England Patriots also took the regular-season award in 2007 and 2010. He’s the fifth straight quarterback to win.
  At 40, Brady had one of his best seasons with 32 touchdown passes and eight interceptions, a passer rating of 102.8 and, not incidentally, a 13-3 record to top the
  
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• One Person Injured After Car Crashes Through Milford Building

  04-02-2018 02:52
  
  Emergency Crews are investigating after a car crashed through a Milford liquor store and injured a person Saturday night.Photo Credit: Milford Police Department
  
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• Think you know Tom Brady? Here’s a quiz

  04-02-2018 00:41
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN — What is your Tom Brady intelligence quotient? How well do you know this quarterback, who keeps coming back and back and back?
  A QB IQ quiz seems like a bright idea now that the New England Patriots‘ ageless (OK, 40) superstar will be playing in Super Bowl LII (OK, 52) and going for yet another of his countless National Football League championships (OK, this would make six).
  Sunday’s game will pit Brady and the Pats against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have no
  
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