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• Uber passenger tips driver with scratch ticket that leads to $140K prize

  26-04-2018 23:53
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A Colorado Uber driver received an unusual tip from a passenger that later led to him winning $140,000.
  The man, identified by the Colorado Lottery as Lakewood resident “James P.,” was given a $5 Super Special Ultimate Bingo scratch ticket by one of his passengers. He played the ticket and won $30, which he used to buy more scratch tickets.
  “I kept winning these smaller amounts and just kept rolling it over and over into more tickets,” James told t
  
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• New documentary pits Sheetz fans against Wawa loyalists

  26-04-2018 23:52
  PITTSBURGH – In a battle of epic proportions, a Pittsburgh-based filmmaker has thrown Sheetz and Wawa into the boxing ring.
  Set to be released in 2019, the new documentary is aptly titled “Sheetz vs. Wawa: The Movie.”
  Both convenience stores were founded in Pennsylvania: Sheetz in western PA, Wawa in eastern PA. In northeastern Pennsylvania, the two food rivals meet up.
  The documentary is asking people to literally put their money where their mouth is, and WNEP decided to find
  
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• Seriously – who duct tapes a utility pole?

  26-04-2018 23:51
  SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. - “Who would duct tape a pole anywhere? That is not common sense.”
  That is a question some residents of Spring Brook Township, Pennsylvania have been asking for quite some time.
  A damaged utility pole on Aston Mountain Road near Moscow is wrapped in duct tape.
  “We have people that ride bikes and motorcycle riders. Everyone wants to come through. It is beautiful and quiet, and we don't need anyone getting hurt. It can come down at any time,” Car
  
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• Father of daughter found dead in suitcase had role in son’s 2004 death, records show

  26-04-2018 23:38
  RICHMOND, Va. – Fourteen years before Travis Plummer was charged in connection with his daughter's death, he served one year in jail for his role in the drowning of his 8-month-old son, court records show.
  Plummer was arrested in Puerto Rico on April 19th, after the body of his 2-year old daughter, Te’Myah, was found in a suitcase tossed next to train tracks in New Jersey.
  According to an autopsy report for Plummer’s son from 2004, the boy was left unattended by Plummer in a b
  
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• Art student creates ‘Cry Closet’ for stressed out college students during finals

  26-04-2018 23:38
  SALT LAKE CITY – An art installation at the University of Utah campus is turning heads and sparking a buzz on social media during finals week.
  At Marriott Library, students fill the floors with the sounds of flipping through books, reciting facts and information, and shuffling through notes. They're summing up a semester's worth of work, in preparation for their brains to be picked.
  "We have two tests tomorrow and then another one on Friday, and then another one next Wednesday," U of U fr
  
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• Watch Allison Janney & Patti Lupone Get Off To A Bad Start In This Clip From ‘Mom’

  26-04-2018 23:36
  On tonight’s episode of ‘Mom’, Patti Lupone Lupone plays Rita, the new building owner where Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Christy (Anna Faris) reside.
  In this clip, Bonnie encounters the Rita when she shows up at the front door asking about a vacant apartment. In typical Bonnie fashion, their conversation gets them off to a poor start.
  During the shooting of this MOM episode, an incredible chance meeting occurred between the 2-time Tony Award winner (Evita and Gypsy), Patti
  
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• J.K. Rowling says there’s a door to Hogwarts at a Chicago train station

  26-04-2018 23:36
  CHICAGO — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling responded to a Twitter user who asked about a door to Hogwarts they spotted at a Chicago train stop.
  Twitter user Michal Wilczewski posted a photo of a chalk-drawn door on the side of a building next to the Damen Blue Line stop. He asked the author if she could tell him more about it, according to the  Chicago Tribune.
  “@jk_rowling can you tell me more about this door to Hogwarts at the Damen Blue Line stop in Chica
  
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• 911 dispatcher meets baby she helped deliver on the phone

  26-04-2018 23:36
  JESSUP, Pa. - A Pennsylvania couple brought their newborn baby to the Lackawanna County 911 Center to meet the woman who talked them through the delivery over the phone.
  That special meeting happened at the Lackawanna County 911 Center in Jessup, the same place dispatcher Katlynn Aulisio was when she took that emergency call a little over a week ago, according to WNEP.
  There was a series of fateful meetings around 1 a.m. on April 17th. One of them was over the phone.
  Tim Benedict of Covington T
  
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• Famous adopted dog duo split apart when blind Dachshund found abandoned

  26-04-2018 23:29
  RICHMOND, Va. – The happy tale of two dogs placed together for adoption – Blue Dozer and OJ, a blind dachshund - took a heartbreaking turn when OJ was found separated from his pal, about 100 miles away from where they were adopted in Richmond, Virginia.
  The pair were originally surrendered when their owner became homeless, according to posts by Richmond Animal Care and Control.  A picture of the two animals went viral on social media and they were quickly adopted, according to
  
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• 3-Alarm Fire Closes Route 169 in Canterbury

  26-04-2018 23:28
  
  Route 169 is closed in Canterbury because of a fire.Photo Credit: Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications
  
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• Spanish woman bears uncanny resemblance to Donald Trump

  26-04-2018 23:26
  GALICIA, Spain – A freelance journalist went to a rural area in Spain looking for a story about the aftermath of a series of storms – and found President Donald Trump’s doppelgänger.
  “My photo seems to have traveled far,” Dolores Leis Antelo told La Voz de Galicia. “I say it might be because of the color of my hair.”The world has journalist Ana Vasquez to thank for the photo, which social media has since turned into an international phenomenon. Vasq
  
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• Man Charged in Canterbury Home Invasion

  26-04-2018 23:09
  
  A Preston man is accused in a violent home invasion in Canterbury earlier this month.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Photos: First Alert Weather In Your Town

  26-04-2018 23:06
  
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• FD: 12 dogs killed in Canterbury house fire

  26-04-2018 22:44
  CANTERBURY --  Firefighters said 12 dogs were killed following a house fire Thursday afternoon.
  Canterbury Fire Chief Jason Matteau said over 60 firefighters were on scene of the fire, consisting of eight to 10 departments.
  “The wind pushed it right in, we knew it would be really bad so right off the cuff we started as many people to the scene as we could,” said Matteau.
  No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. FOX61 News wi
  
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• Wesleyan President Wants to Revoke Cosby's Honorary Degree

  26-04-2018 22:16
  
  Wesleyan University's president is moving to revoke Bill Cosby’s honorary degree after the comedian was found guilty on sexual assault charges on Thursday.Photo Credit: Mark Makela/Pool Photo via AP
  
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• Former Guide Dogs Train to Detect Explosives

  26-04-2018 21:38
  
  Former guide dogs from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont are training to detect explosives and they were in Connecticut on Thursday.
  
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• Police ID Man Hit and Killed in Windsor Locks While Helping Woman He Hit

  26-04-2018 21:22
  
  A 64-year-old Windsor Locks man who was trying to help a woman he’d struck with his car was killed after another vehicle traveling down the road hit him, according to police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Boil Water Advisory Over in Danbury

  26-04-2018 20:57
  
  A boil water advisory was in effect in Danbury for days after a water main break left tens of thousands of people without water, but it is over.
  
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• Tesla Driver Hits And Kills Bear On Highway

  26-04-2018 19:49
  SUTHERLIN, OR (CBS Local) – A driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a bear that wandered onto an Oregon highway.
  According to KVAL, the driver was traveling in a Tesla electric car southbound on Interstate-5 when the black bear stepped into traffic and was killed. The April 24 incident wrecked the front of the electric vehicle, however local authorities say the driver was only shaken up by the crash.
  Bear dead after colliding with @Tesla electric car on I-5 in #O
  
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• Booted “Survivor” Desiree Opens Up About Experience

  26-04-2018 19:18
  Desiree Afuye had been Naviti strong for 25 days of “Survivor: Ghost Island,” but got caught in a lie and voted out of the show’s 36th season by her former Naviti allies on Wednesday night.
  Realizing that she needed to make a move against the stronger members of her tribe, Desiree approached the four remaining Malolo members — Michael, Jenna, Donathan and Laurel — and tried to cut a deal. But her conspiring was exposed when Laurel told other Naviti members about the
  
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• School Security Officer Arrested For Using Stun Gun On Student

  26-04-2018 19:16
  NORMANDY, MO (CBS Local) – A Missouri school security officer has been arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a 14-year-old student.
  According to reports, the head of school security at Normandy Middle School confronted a half-day student who was preparing to leave the building at around 11 a.m. Central time on April 20. School surveillance videos then show the security guard using his weapon on the teen.
  “The video shows the security person pin the student against th
  
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• Guns Stolen During Home Invasion in Vernon

  26-04-2018 18:56
  
  Three men broke into a home in Vernon Wednesday evening, tied up a resident and stole firearms, according to police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Paralyzed Cat Becomes An Inspirational Internet Star

  26-04-2018 18:05
  ST. LOUIS (CBS Local) – Social media is filled with all sorts of cat videos; however, one feline’s inspirational story is warming hearts and teaching people about the value of compassion.
  Scooter is not a typical cat. She and another cat were rescued by medical student Sam Tochtrop as kittens. Scooter was born with a spinal deformity, which has paralyzed her hind legs. Although the disabled cat would face many challenges moving forward, her owner says he was
  
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• Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Newington Gas Station

  26-04-2018 17:10
  
  Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Sunoco station in Newington Wednesday night and they are asking for help to identify the robber.Photo Credit: Newington Police
  
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• Jack Swagger Signs With MLW One Year After Leaving WWE

  26-04-2018 17:00
  By Chuck Carroll
  Just over a year ago Jack Swagger told WWE executives he wanted out. Frustrations over the way he had been booked had reached a tipping point as contract negotiations stalled. Swagger said the company didn’t value him in the way he felt they should, which was reflected in the disappointing salary he was offered. After a nearly decade-long run in WWE that included runs with the World Heavyweight and ECW titles, it was time to go.
  Ten days later the decision was made to offi
  
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• Bruins Win Dramatic Game 7 And, Is It Finally The Capitals Year?

  26-04-2018 15:43
  By Steve Silverman
  Massive third puts Bruins over the top
  Credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
  The Boston Bruins were losing their grip on the season, and when they came out for the third period of Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on TD Garden ice, they were down by a 4-3 margin against an opponent that could smell a series victory.
  Compounding the issue was a shaky effort by goalie Tuukka Rask, who was not at his best in the winner-take-all game.
  But the Bruins were the lords of the third pe
  
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• Part of Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Hamden Closes

  26-04-2018 15:32
  
  A portion of the popular Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is closed in Hamden.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• State Representatives Pass Health Insurance Benefits Legislation

  26-04-2018 14:37
  
  Members of Connecticut’s House of Representative passed a bill early this morning that would require insurance companies cover 10 health benefits in the event of changes in federal law.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• State Trooper Suffers Minor Injuries in Mansfield Crash

  26-04-2018 14:32
  
  A state trooper was involved in a crash on Route 6 in Mansfield Wednesday night while responding to a domestic disturbance and suffered minor injuries.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Driver Who Hit Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Windsor Locks: Police

  26-04-2018 13:45
  
  A man who was trying to help a pedestrian he had struck with his car was killed after another vehicle traveling down the road hit him, according to police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Police ID Man Killed in Derby Crash

  26-04-2018 13:16
  
  A 36-year-old Sandy Hook man is dead and a 52-year-old man is in serious condition after a two-car crash on Route 34 in Derby just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Prince Harry picks Prince William as best man for wedding to Meghan Markle

  26-04-2018 12:20
  LONDON — Prince Harry has asked his older brother Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, to be his best man at his wedding to Meghan Markle next month, Kensington Palace announced Thursday.
  The Palace said that Prince William is “honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on May 19th.”
  Harry served as best man to William at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011 and it was widely expected
  
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• MGM Sprinfield casino officially opens August 24th

  26-04-2018 11:38
  SPRINGFIELD — MGM Resorts International announced Thursday morning that their new casino in Massachusetts is set to open on August 24th.
  “A testament to a decade of collaboration between the City of Springfield and MGM Resorts, MGM Springfield will pay tribute to the city’s legacy and celebrate its bright future, while introducing a stellar array of hospitality and entertainment experiences that will attract guests from New England and beyond,” said Michael Mathis, Presid
  
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• New London teen dies, found unresponsive at his home

  26-04-2018 11:26
  NEW LONDON -- School officials say that Luis Roman, 17, was a student at New London High School. He was found unresponsive in his home, and was pronounced dead.
  Roman was enrolled in the adult education program. He had been a student at the high school until this past fall.
  counselors will be at the school to help students grieve.
  
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• White House prepares for possible Veterans Affairs nominee withdrawal

  26-04-2018 10:52
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  WASHINGTON DC — President Donald Trump is beginning to wonder aloud whether his embattled Veterans Affairs nominee should step aside “before things get worse” and White House aides are now preparing for that possibility, White House officials told CNN.
  New allegations of improper behavior against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, came as a surprise in the West Wing when they were published by Senate Democrats Wednesday afternoon and have left
  
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• French President Macron thinks Trump will scrap Iran deal, calls US policy U-turns ‘insane’

  26-04-2018 10:45
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  WASHINGTON DC — French President Emmanuel Macron said he believes US President Donald Trump will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal next month “for domestic reasons,” describing the US as “insane” for its constant global policy U-turns, according to reports.
  Macron’s remarks appeared to be a concession that he may have failed to convince Trump to stay party to the agreement during his three-day visit to Washington.
  Trump has repeatedly threatened to
  
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• Improving today with highs in the 60s; Another chance for showers Friday afternoon

  26-04-2018 10:16
  It's a foggy morning in spots, but at least it's mild. Temperatures are in the 50s for much of the state, and we'll warm into the 60s this afternoon! It's a return to some seasonable temperatures, as the average high for this time of year is 65 degrees.
  After this damp start, the rest of the day will feature clearing along with breezy conditions. That wind will pick up at times from the west/southwest at around 10-25 mph.
  There is another chance for showers (and possibly a few non-severe thunde
  
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• Clearing Thursday, 60s; Another chance of showers Friday afternoon

  26-04-2018 10:16
  There is a chance for an early shower in a few towns on Thursday. The rest of the day will feature clearing along with breezy conditions and highs in the 60s.
  There is another chance for some rain Friday afternoon. But most of the day will be dry.
  Looking ahead to some real summer warmth? You may not have to wait too long. 70s and even 80s are possible starting Tuesday of next week!
  FORECAST DETAILS:
  THURSDAY: A leftover morning shower, then clearing, breezy and becoming warmer.  High
  
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• Pedestrians, Driver Injured in Windsor Locks Crash

  26-04-2018 06:03
  
  Two pedestrians and a driver were all taken to the hospital after a crash on Route 75 in Windsor Locks Wednesday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Water main break forces WCSU students to drink bottled water while dealing with norovirus 

  26-04-2018 05:45
  DANBURY - It has been a rough week for students at Western Connecticut State University.
  Students and staff first dealt with a norovirus outbreak and now, they can't trust the tap water because of a massive water main break from Tuesday.
  "It's just madness," said Sophomore Gabriella Pasquaonne.
  Pasquaonne said luckily, she commutes to campus but for the past few days, she said going to class has made her nervous.
  Most recently, the University has around 170 cases of the norovirus, an illness th
  
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• One dead, one seriously injured after two pedestrians struck by cars in Windsor Locks

  26-04-2018 05:43
  WINDSOR LOCKS --  Police said two people were struck by a car Wednesday night on Route 75. One person had died.
  Windsor Locks police said a woman was outside her car when she was hit by the first car. Police the man driving that car then got out of their car to see what happened, and that is when he were struck by another passing vehicle.
  Police said one of the pedestrians were pinned underneath a car, but it is unknown at this time which pedestrian. Police said both the man and woman were
  
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• 2 pedestrians struck by car in Windsor Locks

  26-04-2018 05:43
  WINDSOR LOCKS --  Police said two people were struck by a car Wednesday night on Route 75.
  Windsor Locks police said one of the pedestrians was a driver of a car who was hit by a second car. Police the second car then got out of their car to see what happened, and that is when they were struck by another passing vehicle.
  Police said one of the pedestrians were pinned underneath a car, but it is unknown at this time which pedestrian. Police said both the pedestrians, in addition to a third
  
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• New Haven Alders Review Plan to Expand Tweed Airport Runway

  26-04-2018 05:35
  
  Tweed New Haven Airport has been pushing to extend its runway, a move that would need the approval of state lawmakers. On Wednesday New Haven’s Board of Alders heard from people on both sides of the issue, ahead...
  
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• Tweed Airport investment plan gains traction

  26-04-2018 05:18
  NEW HAVEN --  A large investment plan in Tweed Airport was the topic of discussion Wednesday night during a committee meeting at New Haven City Hall.
  The plan looks to pave over gravel safety zones on either end the runway, lengthening it by 1,000 feet. A longer runway would allow larger planes to fly out of Tweed and to farther destinations.
  It would not require any expansion of the airport's existing grounds.
  Tweed is looking to fly to more destinations, including Chicago, Washington D.C
  
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• Naugatuck police mourn the loss of retired K9

  26-04-2018 05:08
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  Naugatuck police said Pete served seven years with the department from 2008-13.
  Police said Pete served his entire career with Naugatuck Police handler Detective Kevin Zanic. Pete also lived with Det. Zanic since retiring, said police on their Facebook page.
  Due to illness,
  
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• WATCH: Police release dash cam video of stolen car chase in East Haven

  26-04-2018 04:47
  EAST HAVEN --  East Haven police have released dash camera video of a stolen car chase that led to the arrest of two people.
  On April 19, East Haven police were told by New Haven Police about a pursuit of a stolen car on I-91 north. New Haven police gave up chase after the car reached East Haven town lines.
  East Haven police said that's when one of their officers started pursuing the car down Foxon Hill Road, and right into an apartment complex parking lot.
  "The vehicle continued westbound
  
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• Flames Break Out at Hartford Church

  26-04-2018 04:47
  
  No one was hurt when fire broke out at a Hartford church Wednesday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Jury in Bill Cosby’s trial fails to reach a verdict in first day of deliberation

  26-04-2018 04:45
  Jurors in Bill Cosby’s indecent assault trial ended their first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict late Wednesday.
  The jury deliberated for 10½ hours before Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, court Judge Steven O’Neill excused them.
  During deliberations, the jury asked a series of questions, including one that goes to the heart of the case against the former TV icon: “What is the legal definition of consent?”
  The question came around 1 p.m., less than tw
  
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• Firefighters respond to church fire in Hartford

  26-04-2018 04:44
  HARTFORD --  A fire broke out at a church located at 3053 Main Street Wednesday night.
  Hartford Fire Department said they received a call in regards to a fire around 9: 15 p.m. Firefighters said they were able to evacuate two people who were inside the church.
  Firefighters said the fire started in the basement and made its way to the second floor. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes and no injuries were reported.
  The church will be able to hold Sunday services still, according to f
  
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• Suspect Intentionally Rammed Police Cruiser During Chase: PD

  26-04-2018 04:41
  
  A Connecticut State Police trooper suffered minor injuries in a crash during a police pursuit involving a fugitive wanted in multiple states that ended on Interstate 95 in Old Saybrook Wednesday afternoon.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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