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• Police find nearly 300 bunnies hopping in California home

  18-03-2018 23:54
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento animal shelter is seeking supplies and cash donations to care for nearly 300 rabbits taken from a single property.
  KTXL-TV reports the bunnies are of varying ages and not available for adoption because they are part of an investigation.
  Folsom Police Department Det. Donald Rowberry says officers were responding to a separate call when they looked over a fence and spotted about 100 rabbits. The officers called for backup and found many more bunnies hopping
  
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• James Comey’s book is already a best seller, with Trump’s help

  18-03-2018 23:48
  With an assist from President Trump, James Comey’s book is surging on the best sellers list.
  The book, “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” won’t be released until April 17.
  But on Sunday it was No.1 on Amazon’s constantly updated list of best sellers. The ranking reflects a sudden spike in pre-orders. On Saturday morning, it was No. 15.
  What caused the spike in the former FBI director’s book sales? Well it seems to be related to the president&rsqu
  
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• Cirque du Soleil performer dies after fall in Florida

  18-03-2018 23:42
  A Cirque du Soleil performer died Saturday night after he fell during a performance in Tampa, Florida.
  The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said in a statement that Yann Arnaud, an aerialist, was performing during the company’s show “VOLTA” when he plummeted to the stage. Arnaud received medical attention and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
  “The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy,” said Daniel Lamarre,
  
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• Putin retains grip on power, exit poll shows

  18-03-2018 22:56
  Vladimir Putin is set to extend his power in Russia for another six years after winning Sunday’s presidential election with a projected 73.9% of the vote, a state-run exit poll shows.
  Putin was widely expected to win his fourth term as President, with no meaningful opposition in the running and his fiercest opponent, Alexei Navalny, barred from the race.
  Putin, a former KGB spy, has dominated Russian politics for 18 years and the 65-year-old was already the country’s longest-serving
  
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• Massachusetts AG to investigate Facebook, Cambridge Analytica

  18-03-2018 22:45
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  Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Saturday that her office is opening an investigation into Facebook and the data firm Cambridge Analytica, which has ties to the Trump campaign.
  “Massachusetts residents deserve answers immediately from Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. We are launching an investigation,” Healey tweeted.
  Healey’s office confirmed to CNN it has opened an investigation and has been in touch with Facebook about the timing, reach and
  
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• JCC of Greater New Haven Celebrates Grand Reopening

  18-03-2018 22:23
  
  The JCC of Greater New Haven in Woodbridge celebrated its grand reopening Sunday 15 months after the building was damaged by fire.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Students from around the state showcase their inventions

  18-03-2018 21:34
  HAMDEN -- Students in grades K-8 showcased their original inventions on Sunday at the 35th annual Connecticut Invention Convention Southern & Western Regional Competitions.
  The nearly 1,600 competing students represented more than 130 schools. They were chosen from among the 17,000 Connecticut students who participated in this year’s program.
  “We’ve been teaching elementary and middle school students across the state how to be inventors, hopefully leading to careers in eng
  
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• St. Patrick's Day Keeps Bars and Police Busy

  18-03-2018 17:26
  
  St. Patrick’s Day celebrations meant a busy day for bars and restaurants in Connecticut, and also for police patrolling the roads.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Former ECSU President, CSCU Head David Carter Dies

  18-03-2018 17:25
  
  The first African-American to lead a four-year college in Connecticut has died.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Route 7 in Warren Closed Due to Fatal Crash

  18-03-2018 16:19
  
  Route 7 (Kent Road) in Warren is closed due to a fatal crash, according to Connecticut State Police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Woman Charged in Fatal East Haven Stabbing

  18-03-2018 14:48
  
  A 27-year-old man is dead and a woman has been arrested after a stabbing during a domestic incident at an apartment in East Haven Saturday, according to East Haven police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut/East Haven PoliceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Woman Dead After Crash on Route 6 in Brooklyn

  18-03-2018 14:25
  
  A Georgia woman is dead after a two-car crash on Route 6 (Hartford Road) in Brooklyn Saturday.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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• After 600 days at the shelter, workers hope dog gets lucky on St. Patrick’s Day

  18-03-2018 00:32
  PALMETTO, Fla. – One unlucky dog is hoping to win big at Manatee County Animals Services “Lucky Pet Promotion” this St. Patrick’s Day, according to WFTS.
  Ember, 6, has been at the pet shelter for over 600 days! That’s nearly two years of living in kennels. It’s very uncommon for a dog this playful and pretty to be overlooked for this long.
  Ember was taken in to the shelter as a stray on July 5, 2016, found roaming as a stray in Bradenton.
  The staff says she h
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Southern California mall

  18-03-2018 00:23
  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Authorities say one person was killed and one injured after a shooting at a Southern California mall.
  The Ventura County sheriff’s department says on Twitter that Saturday’s incident has been contained and there’s no threat to the public.
  The county fire department says the victim who was injured at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, California, was being taken to a hospital.
  Authorities are setting up a safety zone across the street.
  Update on #Hillc
  
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