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• New Owner to Transform Manchester J.C. Penney Warehouse

  05-07-2018 23:42
  
  J.C. Penney sold its Manchester warehouse to a new owner who intends to revitalize the massive facility into a state-of-the-art distribution center.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Facebook flags Declaration of Independence as hate speech

  05-07-2018 23:35
  The Declaration of Independence contains hate speech, according to Facebook’s algorithms.
  Though the social media site eventually allowed the famed historical document to be shared in full, Texas’ Liberty County Vindicator ran into trouble while posting fragments of the text on its Facebook page ahead of Independence Day.
  Facebook’s algorithms specifically flagged three words in a line accusing the British monarchy of endeavoring “to bring on the inhabitant
  
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• Dad mauled to death by polar bear while protecting kids

  05-07-2018 23:34
  A Canadian man was killed protecting his children from a polar bear while they were visiting an island in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago, police said.
  Aaron Gibbons, 31, and his children were visiting Sentry Island, a popular spot for fishing and hunting in Canada’s Hudson Bay, on Tuesday when the bear approached them, his family told CBC News.
  Gibbons, who lived in Nunavut, the country’s northernmost territory, died after putting himself between his children and the bear, the man
  
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• Lions Eat Group Of Suspected Rhino Poachers In South Africa

  05-07-2018 23:01
  SOUTH AFRICA (CBS Local) – A group of alleged animal poachers has reportedly met their end after running into a pack of lions while trespassing in a game reserve in South Africa.
  According to Nick Fox of the Sibuya Game Reserve, the remains of at least three people were found in a lion enclosure on July 3. “They were armed with, amongst other things, a high powered rifle with a silencer, an axe, wire cutters and had food supplies for a number of days,” Fox posted
  
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• Keep Camp Cool: Summer Camps Focus on Safety During Heatwave

  05-07-2018 22:51
  
  While the heat wave has seemed never-ending, it has not slowed down the thousands of campers around the state, many of whom are a few weeks into summer camp.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Julie Chen Dishes On Big Brother Season 20, Favorite Moments And More

  05-07-2018 22:34
  Big Brother is currently in the middle of its 20th season on CBS. This season’s edition, in addition to the assortment of BIG personalities in the house, revolves around technology. Everything from the challenges to the new Big Brother house itself has been modernized for the digital age.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to host Julie Chen before tonight’s first live eviction special for a look back at some of her favorite moments with the show and what twists viewers can
  
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• $30K Reward Offered For Info on New Haven Murder Suspect

  05-07-2018 22:19
  
  New Haven police continue to search for an armed and dangerous man who they said is suspected of shooting of his wife and shooting and killing 28-year-old Tyekqua Nesbitt in front of her children around...Photo Credit: New Haven Police
  
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• Passengers Safe After Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing

  05-07-2018 21:51
  IOWA (CBS Local) – 157 passengers are safe after an Allegiant Airlines flight from Iowa to Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
  According to The Gazette, the flight took off from The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids on July 5, but was forced to land just 17 minutes into the trip after smoke was reported in the Airbus A320’s cabin.
  “The crew declared an emergency out of an abundance of caution and the plane landed normally,&rd
  
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• 14 K2 Overdoses Send People to Hospital in New Haven

  05-07-2018 21:31
  
  At least 14 people overdosed on synthetic marijuana in New Haven on July 4, according to the city officials.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Man Threatened Victim With Gun During New Britain Attack: PD

  05-07-2018 21:17
  
  A Rocky Hill man is accused of threatening another man with a gun during an attack in New Britain last month.Photo Credit: New Britain Police
  
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• Owner of Paddleboard Found Adrift Off Black Point in East Lyme Found Safe

  05-07-2018 21:03
  
  The owner of a paddleboard that was found adrift off of Black Point in East Lyme on Thursday has been found safe.Photo Credit: East Lyme Police
  
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• Man Loses $1,300 In Supermarket, Good Samaritan Returns It

  05-07-2018 21:03
  CLEARWATER, Fla. (CBS Local) – A good Samaritan in Florida made this year’s Fourth of July celebration unforgettable after returning $1,300 to a man who lost it in a local supermarket.
  According to police in Pinellas County, Chris Woods went to a Publix in Clearwater in late June. The shopper reportedly dropped the large sum of cash in the store parking lot while taking his phone out of his pocket.
  Although Woods believed the money was gone forever, the Pinellas County Sher
  
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• 5-Year-Old Drowns in Pool in Stratford: Police

  05-07-2018 20:29
  
  A five-year-old has died after drowning in a pool in Stratford earlier this week.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Eating Nuts Can Boost Male Fertility, Study Finds

  05-07-2018 20:18
  Spain (CBS Local) – A study has found that eating nuts each day can provide a big boost to men hoping to become fathers in the future.
  Researchers from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology have discovered that eating about two handfuls of nuts daily can improve male fertility in several ways.
  “Including nuts in a regular diet significantly improved the sperm count, vitality, motility, and morphology, partly explained by a reduction of the DNA fragmentat
  
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• Dress Like A Cow, Get Free Chick-Fil-A On July 10

  05-07-2018 19:59
  (CBS Local/WJZ)– Break out your spots and cowbells!
  Chick-Fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day is Tuesday, July 10.
  If you dress like a cow and go to any Chick-Fil-A location, you can get a free entree from open to 7 p.m.So get creative and get free chicken!
  Find a Chick-Fil-A location near you, click here.
  
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• Juvenile Accidentally Shoots Self in Hartford: Police

  05-07-2018 19:48
  
  A juvenile is recovering after accidentally shooting themself in Hartford on Wednesday.Photo Credit: Hartford Police
  
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• Father Protecting His Children Killed By Polar Bear In Canada

  05-07-2018 19:41
  (CBS NEWS/CBS LOCAL)– A 31-year-old father was killed this week in a polar bear attack while protecting his children in Canada’s northernmost territory of Nunavut, according to Canadian media reports. The man, Aaron Gibbons, was unarmed when the bear attacked him on Sentry Island, which is located near the predominantly Inuit community of Arviat, CBC News reports.
  He “died a hero,” said Eric Anoee, Gibbons’ cousin.
  Gibbons’ uncle Gordy Kidlapik, said
  
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• Facebook Labels Declaration Of Independence ‘Hate Speech’

  05-07-2018 19:08
  Liberty, Texas. (CBS Local) – Facebook has apologized after the social media giant labeled the most famous document in American history as “hate speech.”
  A post containing excerpts from the Declaration of Independence was flagged and deleted by Facebook’s filters, which monitor what its users write online. A Texas newspaper, The Vindicator, had been posting passages from the document as part of a 12-part series leading up to the celebrations on July 4.
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• Baby Shark Found In A Beach Garbage Can

  05-07-2018 18:36
  COCOA BEACH, Fla. (CBS Local) – Officials in Florida are trying to figure out what happened to a baby shark that was found in a beach garbage can.
  WKMG reports that the carcass of the dangerous sea creature was discovered at Shepard Park on Cocoa Beach on July 3. Staff with the local volunteer group “Keep Brevard Beautiful” found the shark mixed in with plastic bottles and other trash.
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• Shoplifters Steal Charity Donation Box from Gas Station in Southington: Police

  05-07-2018 18:27
  
  Southington Police are trying to identify two men who they believe shoplifted various items including donations from a gas station in Southington last month.Photo Credit: Southington Police
  
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• How Ring Of Honor Planned Shocking World Title Change

  05-07-2018 18:16
  By Chuck Carroll
  By mid-afternoon Saturday, Jay Lethal was beaming ear to ear. His smile was a bright as the sun shining in the cloudless blue sky above Fairfax, Virginia. It was less than 24 hours earlier that he scored a major victory at Ring of Honor’s Best In The World pay-per-view. He nailed his patented Lethal Injection, and the ref counted 1, 2, 3 before raising his arm to cement a victory over KUSHIDA, who is one of the biggest attractions currently on the New Japan Pro Wrestling r
  
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• Report: Tottenham Place $58 Million Bid For USMNT Star Christian Pulisic

  05-07-2018 18:00
  Ryan Mayer
  The U.S. men’s national team may have failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, but that hasn’t stopped teams from sniffing around 19-year-old star midfielder Christian Pulisic. Heading into transfer season, several big English teams were rumored to be interested in the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, and according to a new report, one has already made an offer.
  According to the German magazine Kicker, Tottenham Hotspur have offered a $58 million (50 million euro) bid for Pu
  
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• Murphy-Connecticut Walk/90

  05-07-2018 17:48
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is kicking off another long walk through the state to hear from constituents.
  The Democrat on Thursday is planning to walk from Hartland to Hartford on the first leg of his third such tour. In total he plans to walk about 70 miles through 15 Connecticut towns over four days.
  As in past summertime walks, he plans to hear from residents on a range of topics. The first town hall-style meeting is planned for Thursday afternoon at the University of
  
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• 2 Campers, 2 Vehicles Damaged in Fire at RV Center in South Windsor

  05-07-2018 17:39
  
  Two campers and two vehicles are damaged after a fire at an RV center in South Windsor early Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Police Release 911 Calls in Drowning Death of Teen in Pool

  05-07-2018 17:38
  
  Police say a teen drowned at Keney Park pool in the early morning hours. A surveillance camera at the pool was not working because of the extreme heat, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said.Photo Credit: NBC CT
  
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• Police: Mom Shoots Man In Head Who Tried To Steal Car With Kids Inside

  05-07-2018 17:18
  DALLAS, Texas. (CBSLocal) – A Texas mother says she’s sorry she didn’t fire “the whole clip” at a suspected carjacker who allegedly tried to steal her SUV while the woman’s two children were in the backseat. However, the mom did fire one shot, hitting the suspect in the head and sending him to the hospital.
  Dallas police say the woman stopped for gasoline at a Shell station on Camp Wisdom Road in North Texas on July 4.
  The mother, who did not want to
  
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• Pedestrian, Driver Killed in Crash on I-91S in Hartford

  05-07-2018 17:12
  
  Two people have died after a crash on I-91 south in Hartford on Wednesday night that shut down the highway for hours.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• 14 Ounces of Marijuana Edibles Seized in Traffic Stop in Milford: Police

  05-07-2018 17:12
  
  Milford Police seized more than 14 ounces of marijuana edibles during a traffic stop early Thursday morning.Photo Credit: Milford Police
  
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• Colorado Woman Rescues Raccoon, Weld County Dealing With ‘Largest Rabies Exposure Case’

  05-07-2018 16:51
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Health officials in Weld County say 21 people were exposed to rabies — making it the largest rabies exposure case for that county, according to officials.
  A woman found a baby raccoon and took it to her home after it was abandoned. The animal tested positive for rabies, but not before the 21 people were exposed to it.
  Since then, those patients have started receiving post-exposure treatment.
  Officials say they’re worried about the number of case
  
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• 2 Firefighters Require Medical Treatment After Fighting Fire in Norwalk

  05-07-2018 16:46
  
  Two firefighters required medical treatment after fighting a fire in Norwalk early Thursday morning.Photo Credit: Norwalk Fire Dept.
  
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• Woman Lost Her Toenails After Fish Pedicure, Say Doctors

  05-07-2018 16:27
  (CNN) – After a young woman’s toenails started to separate from her toes, a doctor finally zeroed in on the reason: a fish pedicure, according to a report published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Dermatology.
  Six months prior, the woman had dunked her feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish called Garra rufa that will eat dead human skin when no plankton are around. It wasn’t until later on that she noticed her nails beginning to shed.
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• Fireworks Injury Victim Shares Photos Of Injuries

  05-07-2018 16:15
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Fair warning folks.
  Don’t look at this post if you’re eating.
  Michael Spencer, a fireworks injury victim, asked DC Fire & EMS to share photos of his injuries related to a fireworks accident.
  Spencer had placed a mortar above his head with a shell exploding inside rather than flying into the air.
  “Lesson here…. please, leave the fireworks to the professionals,” DC Fire tweeted.
  Michael Spencer, fireworks injury victim, asked us to
  
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• Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette Helps Pay LSU Student’s Tuition

  05-07-2018 15:46
  Ryan Mayer
  Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is giving back to one of the students at his alma mater, LSU, by covering her tuition for the upcoming school year.
  An LSU student named Jhane Lowsoo took to Twitter on Monday morning to ask her followers for help covering her tuition for her fifth and final year of school.
  I have 2 come out of pocket to pay for my senior year. It’s 10k for the entire year! I currently work 2jobs for the other 5k! $1, $5 ANYTHING HELPS! I&rsquo
  
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• Man Dies After Crashing Into House in Tolland

  05-07-2018 14:46
  
  A man has died after he crashed his car into a house in Tolland on Wednesday night.
  
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• Carlos Gomez Takes Out Frustrations On Water Cooler

  05-07-2018 13:42
  Ryan Mayer
  Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez has had a rough first half of the season. Through 69 games played, he has hit just .198 with seven home runs and 17 RBI. Yesterday, he went 0-for-3 in the team’s 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. After striking out in an at-bat in the second inning, his frustrations boiled over, with the Gatorade cooler taking a beating.
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• July Fourth State Police Patrols: Wednesday 4 P.M. Update

  05-07-2018 05:29
  
  Connecticut State Police are out in force for the July Fourth holiday, looking out for drunk drivers and other violators.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• New Sign Warns of Potential Danger at Silver Sands Sandbar

  05-07-2018 05:24
  
  A new warning sign has been posted at a busy beach in Milford after a man died after being swept off a popular sandbar last summer.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Man Injured After Fall at Enders State Forest in Granby

  05-07-2018 05:23
  
  A man fell from the falls and broke his leg at Enders State Forest in Granby Wednesday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• 2 Thrown From Boat During Accident on Bantam Lake

  05-07-2018 05:23
  
  Emergency crews responded to a boating accident on Bantam Lake in Morris Wednesday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Crash Closes I-91 South in Hartford

  05-07-2018 04:59
  
  Interstate 91 southbound is closed in Hartford due to a crash Wednesday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Dog thrown out of Windsor now ready for adoption

  05-07-2018 02:46
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  Last Tuesday, a dog was rescued after being thrown out of a car in Windsor on Archer Road near Hayden Station Road. As of Wednesday, Windsor Animal Control said the dog, now named Archie, is available for adoption.Witnesses found the dog lying on the side of the road.  Animal Control said the car the dog was thrown from is a purple
  
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• Connecticut men win oxen pulls at Cummington Mass. fair

  05-07-2018 02:11
  CUMMINGTON, Mass. -- Two Connecticut men won oxen pulls at the Cummington Mass. fair Wednesday.
  Noah Lewis with Hammer & Swiss, of North Stonington, winners of the 3,200 lb. and under class oxen pull and Alan Rainville of Norwich won the 3,200 lb and over or free for all class.
  
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• East Haven police arrest man after two stolen cars found

  05-07-2018 01:52
  EAST HAVEN — Police arrested a man who was found in possession of one stolen vehicle and keys to another car that was also stolen.
  Police said Tuesday night, while officers were looking forward to celebrating the 4th of July holiday, they saw a white man getting out of the driver’s seat of a grey Audi in the rear parking lot of The Hemingway Place Apartments, an area  that has seen an increase in stolen vehicles and break ins.
  After getting out of the Audi, officers saw the
  
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• Share 61: Your 4th of July pictures

  05-07-2018 01:28
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  Missing AttachmentIt’s a day to America’s independence! Show us how you celebrated this July 4th!
  Send us your pics/videos and we’ll display them in our gallery and some might even make it to air on the FOX61 News!
  If you snap a picture and want to share it, you can email
  
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• In letter to top Democrats, black female leaders say Maxine Waters treated unfairly

  05-07-2018 01:21
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  Nearly 200 black female leaders and allies outside of Congress have signed a letter calling on top congressional Democrats to defend Rep. Maxine Waters after she was criticized by members of her own party for urging people to protest President Donald Trump’s Cabinet members in public spaces.
  The group includes a mix of local elected officials, religious leaders, academics, activists and political consultants — including some men — who f
  
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• 3 injured in boating accident on Bantam Lake

  05-07-2018 01:12
  MORRIS -- Emergency crews responded to a boat accident on Bantam Lake that injured three people, Wednesday evening.
  Fire officials said rescue crews and dive teams responded to Bantam Lake after witnesses on the beach called 9-1-1 when they saw seeing a speed boat smash into a pontoon boat around 6:45 p.m.
  Morris Fire Department crews spent time searching for anyone who might be in the water but all the boaters were accounted for.
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• Dozens Become US Citizens at Ceremony at Dunkin' Donuts Park

  05-07-2018 00:51
  
  Fifty people from more than 20 countries became United States citizens on the field of Hartford’s Dunkin Donuts stadium as the ballpark hosted its first naturalization ceremony on Independence Day.
  
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• Two people poisoned by same nerve agent used on ex-spy, police say

  05-07-2018 00:44
  Two people found unconscious in southern England on Saturday were exposed to the same military-grade nerve agent used to attack an ex-Russian spy in March, London Metropolitan Police said Wednesday.
  The pair remain in critical condition in a hospital in Amesbury, just a few miles from Salisbury, where former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with Novichok in March. The UK government suspects the Skripals were victims of a Russian attack.
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• Thailand cave rescue: Boys appear in new video, ‘I am healthy’

  05-07-2018 00:37
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  The teenage soccer team trapped in a cave system in northern Thailand spent another night almost a kilometer underground, after officials coordinating the rescue said they won’t attempt to move them before Thursday.
  New video released by the Thai Navy SEALs Wednesday showed the boys wrapped in foil blankets for warmth, as they speak up one by one, introducing themselves and saying “I am healthy.” One said “thank you” to everyone who is waiting for their
  
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• Camper destroyed by fire on Rt. 72

  05-07-2018 00:24
  PLAINVILLE -- An RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday on Route 72
  The incident happened east of exit 3 in Plainville. Everyone was able to get out of the camper and there were no injuries.
  No information was available on the cause of the fire.
   
  
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