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• Family of teen killed by gunshot wound in Guilford files lawsuit

  12-04-2018 22:28
  GUILFORD —  The family of Ethan Song, a 15-year-old teen who died from a gunshot wound in January, has filed a lawsuit against the family whose home their son died in.
  On January 31, Guilford police responded to a home on Seaside Avenue near Chittenden Park. Police said when they arrived, they found two teenage boys inside the home.
  Police said Song suffered a gun shot wound and was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was then pronounced dead. Police said the
  
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• Fan Essentials: Best Golfer Under Pressure

  12-04-2018 22:18
  Who has won the most majors? Who has won the most tournaments? Who made shots when it mattered most? Who routinely put themselves within striking distance of the lead on a tournament’s final day?
  The best golfer under pressure can be determined in all of these ways, and many others. But, the answer to all of these questions generally comes down to one of two people: Jack Nicklaus or Tigers Woods.
  Nicklaus has won 18 majors to Woods’s 14, but Woods has won 79 tournaments to Nickl
  
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• Teen trapped in van calls 911 before dying: ‘Tell my mom I love her’

  12-04-2018 22:06
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  CINCINNATI, Ohio – Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters is launching a comprehensive investigation to determine what exactly went wrong that led to the death of a 16-year-old Seven Hills student in the school parking lot Tuesday afternoon.
  “The young man was trapped in the third row bench seat, and it is called positional asphyxiation,” Deters said. “We are actively trying to identify experts to assist in us in this investigation.”
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• I-91 Ramps Closed Through Friday Morning Due to Fuel Cleanup

  12-04-2018 21:56
  
  The exit 49 on- and-off-ramps to Interstate 91 South in Enfield remain closed after a tanker truck flipped over on Monday and it will remain closed through the commutes Thursday night and Friday morning as...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Mechanic Injured at Midas in West Hartford

  12-04-2018 21:48
  
  A mechanic at Midas Auto in West Hartford was injured by a car on Thursday afternoon and police said the car either fell on or struck the victim.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Fallen tree in Puerto Rico knocks out power to nearly 900,000

  12-04-2018 21:41
  PUERTO RICO —  Puerto Rico was hit with a massive power outage, the power authority said Thursday — nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the island’s infrastructure and its electrical grid.
  The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority said a tree fell on a major power line, knocking out service to 870,000 customers, about half of its clients.
  Major blackouts were reported from the northern coastal town of Manatí to Yabucoa, roughly 50 miles southe
  
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• Giving new moms paid leave is essential, but so is helping them return to work

  12-04-2018 21:31
  Lauren Reynolds was excited to return to work after having a baby. But she was also terrified to leave her 4-month old daughter.
  “You spend 12 weeks trying to keep the baby alive and function normally,” she said. “I was excited and scared for what it meant for me and my family.”
  Through a phase-back program offered by her employer, advertising agency Leo Burnett Group, Reynolds was allowed to ease back into the workforce. New moms can work at a 60% schedule the first
  
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• Goldman Sachs Asks ‘Is Curing Patients A Sustainable Business Model?’

  12-04-2018 21:24
  CBS Local — Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs is reportedly asking some very cold questions about the healthcare industry and whether it’s a good business move to cure diseases.
  In an April 10 financial report titled “The Genome Revolution,” company analysts allegedly posed the question “is curing patients a sustainable business model?” The report broke down the pros and cons of new gene therapy treatments being worked on by biotech companies. T
  
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• New London Robbery Suspect Attacked Victim With Bottle: PD

  12-04-2018 21:17
  
  A New London man is accused of smashing a bottle over another man’s head during a robbery Wednesday night.Photo Credit: New London Police Department
  
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• Kevin Hart To Host “TKO: Total Knock Out” On CBS

  12-04-2018 20:36
  Comedian, actor, and global superstar @KevinHart4real will host CBS’ new TV competition TKO: TOTAL KNOCK OUT! Learn about the larger-than-life competition series premiering this summer: https://t.co/JNO7gbMOrZ #TKO pic.twitter.com/X5CPxBAIup
  — CBS (@CBS) April 12, 2018Kevin Hart is coming to CBS. The comedian and actor will host a brand new show called “TKO: Total Knock Out”, premiering this summer. The one-hour obstacle course competition will feature one player racing t
  
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• Westfield FD rescued stuck puppy from a dog park playscape: Middletown Animal Control

  12-04-2018 19:48
  MIDDLETOWN — The Westfield Fire Department rescued a puppy who got her head stuck in a dog park playscape Wednesday night, Middletown Animal Control said.
  It was the puppy’s first visit to the dog play area at her condo complex, Animal Control said. They said the fire department had to cut into the playscape tube to get the puppy out.
  The puppy was safely released from the structure and was very happy to be free; she was given some treats after the ordeal, Animal Control said.
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• Porn star Ron Jeremy allegedly accused of sexual battery, case under review by DA

  12-04-2018 19:40
  An alleged sexual battery case against former porn star Ron Jeremy is now under review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, according to FOX News.
  The gossip site reported that the D.A. is reviewing a case from a woman who alleged that Jeremy followed her into the bathroom of West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar & Grill and groped her.
  The D.A.’s office did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment.
  This is not the first sexual assault claim made a
  
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• Lawmakers say Trump will look into rejoining talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

  12-04-2018 19:39
  WASHINGTON — Farm state lawmakers say President Donald Trump has asked top administration officials to look into rejoining talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, from which the U.S. withdrew last year.
  Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse says Trump said during a White House meeting with Midwest governors and lawmakers that he had “deputized” U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer and economic adviser Larry Kudlow to look into the U.S. rejoining the TPP. It would be aimed at opening U
  
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• Tenille Dashwood On Next Chapter Of Wrestling Career In Ring Of Honor

  12-04-2018 19:38
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  In a week full of twists and surprises, there was a major one in Ring of Honor. It seemed like a forgone conclusion that Tenille Dashwood would become the promotion’s first-ever Women of Honor Champion. But that wouldn’t be the case. Dashwood lost to veteran Sumie Sakai in the tournament semifinals. Sakai went on to capture the title later that night at Supercard of Honor.
  Dashwood has quickly become one of the fan favorites on the roster since her February debut. Ma
  
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• Khloe Kardashian reportedly gives birth to baby girl

  12-04-2018 19:07
  CLEVELAND, Ohio – Khloe Kardashian has given birth to a baby girl, TMZ reports.
  The baby was born at around 4 a.m. at a hospital outside of Cleveland. The baby’s name hasn’t been revealed.
  Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson is the father, and TMZ reports he was present for the birth.
  News broke Wednesday that Thompson was caught cheating on Kardashian. But TMZ said that Kardashian was planning to allow him to be present for the birth.
  Kardashian said in
  
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• Alleged shoplifter locks himself out of the car he stole: North Haven Police

  12-04-2018 19:05
  NORTH HAVEN — Police said a man had failed to get into his locked car after he allegedly stole a $300 drill combo set from a North Haven Home Depot Thursday morning, police said.
  After retrieving the set from the shelf, Samuel Lopez, 55, of Waterbury, ran out of the store and attempted to get into his red BMW parked outside the store exit, but had realized that the keys were locked inside of the car, police said.
  As police arrived on the scene, they said he used a brick to attempt to smash
  
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• Survivor Ghost Island Castoff Interview: Chris Noble

  12-04-2018 18:43
  The biggest storyline this year on “Survivor: Ghost Island” has been the rivalry between Chris and Dom. After a big feast and a trip to Ghost Island, it looked like Chris would be able to hang around for another week. However, Chris’s time on “Survivor: Ghost Island” finally ran out and he is the latest person to be voted off the show.
  Chris talked with CBS Local about what went wrong, his turbulent relationship with Dom and his favorite memories from the show.
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• Bruins, Leafs renew rivalry in playoffs

  12-04-2018 18:31
  BOSTON — On May 13, 2013, the Boston Bruins made history by rallying from three goals down in the third period and winning Game 7 of their playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime.
  Down by one, the Bruins pulled Tuukka Rask and scored twice, Patrice Bergeron tying it with 51 seconds left in regulation and then winning it in OT.
  That was five years ago and the Original Six rivals meet in the playoffs again for the first time since, playing Game 1 of their Eastern Conference s
  
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• Sarah Hart sent text days before discovery of SUV cliff plunge, friend says

  12-04-2018 18:21
  One of the Hart moms who died when an SUV fatally plunged off a Northern California cliff last month had sent a text two days before the crash was discovered, saying she was so sick she might need to go to a hospital, 911 call records from Washington state say.
  Hart family friend Cheryl Hart – who is not related to the family – of Vancouver, Wash., said she received Sarah Hart’s text at 3 a.m. March 24, Fox 12 Oregon reported Wednesday.
  Friend called 911 about worrisome text fr
  
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• 2 Found Dead in Pickup in New Milford

  12-04-2018 18:19
  
  Police are investigating after finding two people dead in a pickup in New Milford Thursday morning and they said the suspect was found dead in a vehicle in Duchess County, New York.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Hurricane names Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate being retired

  12-04-2018 18:09
  MIAMI  — The names of four deadly hurricanes that slammed parts of the United States, Central America and the Caribbean last year are being retired.
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that hurricane names Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate will be replaced with Harold, Idalia, Margot and Nigel. The new names will make their debut during the 2023 hurricane season.
  Eighty-six names have been retired from the Atlantic basin list since 1954. The names are ret
  
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• Graves Damaged at East Cemetery in Manchester

  12-04-2018 18:04
  
  Manchester police are investigating after several graves at the East Cemetery were damaged.Photo Credit: Kate Marie Sulick
  
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• Crews Battle Barn Fire in Washington

  12-04-2018 17:59
  
  Firefighters from several departments battled a fire in a barn at 47 Scofield Hill Road in Washington.Photo Credit: Mark Thibodeau
  
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• DEEP Warning of Increased Bear Activity in Spring

  12-04-2018 17:41
  
  Bear activity increases in early spring and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is urging residents to take steps to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with black bears.
  
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• Ex-Montville High Sub Arrested After 'Fight Club' Probe

  12-04-2018 17:28
  
  A former substitute teacher at Montville High School has been arrested after a state police investigation into reports of a “fight club” in a classroom and police said he encouraged the fighting.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Shoplifter Caught After Locking Keys in Car: Police

  12-04-2018 17:01
  
  A would-be shoplifter ran into trouble when he realized he locked his keys in his car in North Haven Thursday morning, police said.
  
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• Most Americans Don’t Know Instagram Is Owned By Facebook ― And That’s No Accident

  12-04-2018 16:30
  Instagram announced Wednesday it will let users download everything they’ve ever shared on the platform. That includes “photos, videos, messages, and stories they’ve archived,” bringing its data policies in line with its parent company, Facebook. While Facebook has been sharply criticized for its privacy policies, Instagram has largely avoided controversy.
  In recent years, Instagram has grown to become the second-largest social media platform in the country. But alth
  
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• My Life As An NFL Draft Prospect: Kyle Lauletta

  12-04-2018 15:00
  The 2018 NFL Draft is set for Thursday, April 26th through Saturday, April 28th. As the stars of the college game get ready to find out where they will begin their NFL journey, CBS Local Sports’ “My Life As” series will give them an opportunity to talk about how they got to this point and what they expect from the future in their own words.
  Today, we check in with Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta. A Downingtown, Pennsylvania product, Lauletta’s roots in footba
  
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• Police investigating significant damage found at Manchester cemetery

  12-04-2018 14:24
  Police in Manchester are looking for the person or people responsible for vandalizing tombstones at East Cemetery.
  According to the cemetery Sexton Chris Passera, someone drove a vehicle right through the area of the cemetery closest to West Minster street knocking over multiple tombstones. Passera said he called police and filed a report on Wednesday after noticing the damage.
  According to Passera the cemetery has been a part of the town since 1756 when the first person was buried there.
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• Parkland, Florida teacher left loaded gun in public restroom

  12-04-2018 13:40
  DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A chemistry teacher at the Florida school where 17 people were shot to death has been arrested. Authorities say he left a loaded gun in a public restroom, where a drunk homeless man picked it up and fired it.
  No one was injured, but the teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is now charged with failing to safely store his weapon.
  A Broward Sheriff’s report says 43-year-old Sean Simpson, who carries a concealed weapons permit, left his Glock 9 mm in a
  
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• Car Hits House in Lebanon

  12-04-2018 13:10
  
  State police said it sounds like an unoccupied car slid down a hill and into a house on Tobacco Street, near Clubhouse Road.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• President Trump insists that if he wanted to fire Mueller, he already would have

  12-04-2018 12:52
  (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, he would have months ago.
  “If I wanted to fire Robert Mueller in December, as reported by the Failing New York Times, I would have fired him. Just more Fake News from a biased newspaper,” Trump tweeted Thursday morning.
  If I wanted to fire Robert Mueller in December, as reported by the Failing New York Times, I would have fired him. Just more Fake News from a biased
  
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• Strangers honor WWII veteran who died with no family nearby

  12-04-2018 11:54
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  GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WXMI) — A Grand Rapids veteran got the send off he deserved Wednesday.
  Samuel Schwartz, 94, died last week, but he left no family to speak of nearby, so it was looking to be a quiet funeral for the former U.S. Marine. But a close friend, James Linton, who met Schwartz while his wife cared for him at a nursing home, took it upon himself to give him the sendoff he deserved.
  It was a struggle Wednesday to find a parking spot at Graceland Cemetery. The Patriot Gua
  
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• Cleanup of Enfield Gas Spill Continues

  12-04-2018 11:50
  
  An exit on Interstate 91 South in Enfield that has been closed since a tanker truck flipped over on Monday should reopen tonight.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Crews battle fully involved barn fire in Washington Depot

  12-04-2018 10:58
  WASHINGTON DEPOT — Washington fire crews, along with Northville, Bantam, Warren, and Roxbury crews are fighting a fully involved barn fire at 47 Scofield Hill Road in Washington. The fire was a 2-alarm fire.
  The barn was a hay barn, and no people or animals were inside.
  The fire has since been put out, and crews are battling hotspots.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• Hartford Police investigate car crash, search for person(s) involved

  12-04-2018 10:23
  HARTFORD — Police are investigating after a car was found flipped onto its side early Thursday morning.
  The incident happaned in the area of Capitol Avenue and Forest Street.
  When police arrived on scene around 3:30 a.m., they did not find anyone in or around the car.
  A K9 unit from Wethersfield was brought in to help locate anyone who may have been in the car.
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• Warm up by the end of the week, possible rain and cooler temps Monday

  12-04-2018 10:17
  Today won't be a bad day at all, although we do have a chance for a shower this afternoon. Mostly sunny skies during the morning will help us warm into the 50s to near 60 this afternoon. It's a very welcome return to seasonable temperatures, which will feel much better than the previous few days. A few showers will move through this afternoon, but the day is not a washout by any means.
  Tonight will be milder than the previous few nights, with lows in the 40s and partly cloudy skies.
  Friday will
  
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• Yankees, Red Sox fight at Fenway after New York player hit; Yankees secure victory 10-7

  12-04-2018 05:28
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  The bitter rivals tangled in the seventh inning, adding another chapter to a long history that has included some memorable brawls.
  The benches cleared bri
  
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• Madison Continues to Debate Plans for Old Academy School

  12-04-2018 05:28
  
  The town of Madison is grappling with a decision on what to do about a long-vacant old school house and the property surrounding it at a meeting Wednesday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• What cities and states are doing about guns since the Parkland shooting

  12-04-2018 05:22
  (CNN) — Local and state lawmakers aren’t holding their breath waiting for the federal government to take action on guns.
  Several cities and states have taken matters into their own hands since the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, from raising the age limit for owning guns, banning bump stocks or increasing gun restrictions for people convicted of domestic abuse.
  Here are some highlights:
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• Hartford police officer speaks out after she was assaulted responding to a domestic violence incident

  12-04-2018 05:10
  HARTFORD – A Hartford police officer is being hailed as a hero after she chased down a suspect Tuesday night despite being taken to the ground and punched repeatedly.
  The suspect, Trevon Quinichett, 24, was eventually arrested and is now facing numerous violations.  Noelia Resto, of the Hartford Police Department, is currently recovering from her minor injuries and said while it all happened so fast, she remembered her first instinct being she had to catch him.
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• Death toll in crash of hockey team bus in Canada rises to 16

  12-04-2018 04:45
  SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — The death toll in a bus crash involving a junior hockey team rose to 16 on Wednesday as a woman who worked as trainer for the team died.
  The family of Dayna Brons said the 25-year-old died in a Saskatoon hospital from injuries sustained in last week’s accident.
  Her family said she will be remembered for her smile and her love of sports. They said she was very proud to be part of the Humboldt Broncos team.
  The team was on its way to a playoff game Friday when
  
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• Boy who didn’t come back from heaven sues own publisher

  12-04-2018 04:38
  Alex Malarkey calls it “one of the most deceptive books ever,” even though it bears his byline and that of his late father.
  The 20-year-old Ohio man, left paraplegic after a 2004 car crash in which his father, Kevin Malarkey, was driving, co-penned with his dad The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven after he emerged from his coma two months after the accident. In the 2010 book, he claimed a near-death experience in which he visited heaven and met Jesus, angels, and the devil&mda
  
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• Mom apologizes for letting her son wear X-rated McDonald’s shirt

  12-04-2018 02:25
  A Texas mother has issued an apology after sending her son to school in an X-rated McDonald’s parody T-shirt last week, according to Newsweek.
  Shelly McCullar, 43, sent her son Anthony to school in what she thought was an original McDonald’s T-shirt.
  When the mother took a closer look at the shirt, it read “I’m lovin it” with what she thought was the McDonald’s golden arches. But the logo was actually a pair of parted legs wearing heels.
  “Once again, my
  
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• Drug test for food stamps? Trump administration considering this plan

  12-04-2018 01:52
  WASHINGTON  — The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who’ve long sought ways to curb the safety net program.
  The proposal under review would be narrowly targeted, applying mostly to people who are able-bodied, without dependents and applying for some specialized jobs, according to an administration official briefed on the plan. The official, who spoke
  
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• Feds find $2M worth of meth hidden inside Disney dolls

  12-04-2018 01:45
  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities seized about $2 million in meth from inside 500 Disney figurines, WSB-TV reported Tuesday.
  Federal authorities say the meth, which was hidden inside wax Disney dolls, originated in Mexico and was destined for Atlanta. The bust was one of the biggest in Gwinnett County.
  Robert Murphy with the Drug Enforcement Administration said another load containing genuine ceramic figurines was intercepted. The load was believed to be a decoy.
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• Baby found dead in suitcase left near New Jersey train tracks

  12-04-2018 01:44
  JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A baby was found dead in a suitcase left near train tracks in New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
  The gruesome discovery was made about 12:40 p.m. underneath the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge in Jersey City, just off Broadway, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. The Prosecutor's Homicide Unit and police continue to investigate.
  The Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit and Port Authority Police are on the scene investigating the body of an infant found jus
  
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• Lawmakers concerned about funding, timeline of Hartford commuter line

  12-04-2018 01:30
  MERIDEN --  The CT rail Hartford Line is expected to launch next month.
  “It’s about connecting people in the state,” said Representative Tony Guerrera (D-Rocky Hill).
  But some lawmakers are questioning the Department of Transportation’s handling of the project, which they said is jeopardizing the deadline for the services to become operational.
  The DOT still does not have most of the rail cars needed to operate on the proposed New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line bec
  
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• Extra Fee Now Required for Trout Fishing

  12-04-2018 01:30
  
  Trout season begins Saturday, April 14, and as the state stocks its fresh water, anglers are finding this year comes with a catch.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Former CCSU Student Alleges Harassment by Professor

  12-04-2018 01:04
  
  A former Central Connecticut State University student who is one of several women to accuse a theater professor of sexual misconduct is sharing her story with NBC Connecticut.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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