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• PD: 2 men wanted for their connection with Manchester shooting and standoff

  22-07-2018 23:58
  MANCHESTER — Two men are wanted for their roles in a shooting and standoff that occurred Saturday. 
  Police responded to the area on Walker and East Center Street on calls of a shooting. A standoff ensued for a few hours at a home in that area.
  Anthony Gunn and Kevin McCray, 27, were believed to be a the scene and were last seen driving a tan-colored Chevy Malibu with the registration of AP 06404.
  Police said that at least one shot was fired but no was hit. No one was injured at the in
  
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• West Haven native and former Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano dies at 56

  22-07-2018 21:33
  West Haven native and former University of New Haven head football coach Tony Sparano died Saturday evening. He was 56-years-old.
  Sparano was named head coach of the University of New Haven in 1994 and held the position for five years.  He led the Chargers to the NCAA  Division II championship game in 1997, where they lost to Northern Colorado.
  Sparano began his NFL coaching career in 1999 as part of the then-reformed Cleveland Browns. In 2008, Sparano was hired by the legendary Bill P
  
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• Former NFL Head Coach Tony Sparano Dies at 56

  22-07-2018 21:19
  
  Tony Sparano, a former NFL head coach and most recently the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings, has died at the age of 56.The team announced Sparano’s sudden death on Sunday morning.Photo Credit: Getty Images, File
  
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• Three People Killed in Hamden Crash

  22-07-2018 19:14
  
  Hamden police are investigating after a SUV hit a tree early Sunday morning causing multiple fatalitiesPhoto Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• New pension panel meeting for first time

  22-07-2018 19:14
  HARTFORD — The biggest strain on Connecticut’s state budget is generally considered to be upcoming pension costs.  Now a new Connecticut Pension Sustainability Commission is meeting for the first time.
  Created by the General Assembly, the panel is scheduled to convene on Tuesday. It has been charged with addressing the state’s unfunded pension liability. It has been a key factor in the state’s ongoing budget deficits and a major issue in this year’s gubernatori
  
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• Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Dixwell Ave. in Hamden

  22-07-2018 18:37
  
  A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Hamden on Friday night.
  
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• Police identify pedestrian killed in Hamden crash on Friday

  22-07-2018 18:17
  HAMDEN – Police say a North Haven woman was killed attempting to cross the street when she was struck by a car, also driven by a woman from North Haven.
  At 6:48p.m. on Friday, police say the responded to a report of a “pedestrian struck” on Dixwell Avenue, in the vicinity of Old Dixwell Avenue.
  Police and Fire Rescue personnel found 50 year old Kristin Wilczynski. She was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she died a short time later.  Police say their investiga
  
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• NRA, others sue Seattle over gun-storage law

  22-07-2018 18:06
  SEATTLE — The National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation and two Seattle residents are suing the city over its new gun-safety law.
  The lawsuit filed Friday in King County Superior Court says that the safe storage requirement violates Washington state law, which prevents cities from regulating guns, the Seattle Times reported .
  “Seattle simply can’t break the law to adopt an ordinance as a political statement,” Bellevue, Washington-based Second Amendment Found
  
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• Two People Taken Out in Handcuffs After Incident in Manchester

  22-07-2018 17:46
  
  A heavy police presence closed off part of a neighborhood in Manchester for hours on Saturday night.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• FBI releases Carter Page surveillance warrant documents

  22-07-2018 16:24
  Watch VideoWASHINGTON — The FBI on Saturday released a redacted version of its previously classified foreign surveillance warrant application on Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page, which has been the subject of a heated partisan debate over the FBI’s tactics investigating members of the Trump campaign.
  The FBI released the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant application after news organizations and advocacy groups like Judicial Watch sued for its disclosure.
  
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• Humid Sunday with scattered showers

  22-07-2018 15:58
  Get ready for more rain, because its coming all week.
  Today will feature some dry hours with cloudy skies. In the afternoon you may see some peaks of sunshine (consider that a bonus if you see some sun)! However cannot rule out some isolated showers in the afternoon. As we head into the evening  rounds of thunderstorms will be possible tonight without the potential for severe weather.
  Heading into late week another day of widespread rain will likely come on Thursday. Saturday will also fea
  
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• 20-Year-Old Professional Boxer From East Hartford Headlines at Foxwoods

  22-07-2018 15:48
  
  You might not know Mykey Williams' name right now, but you will. The professional boxer headlined for the first time Saturday night at Foxwoods.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• School officials due back in court in fight club case

  22-07-2018 14:56
  NORWICH — Three Montville school administrators arrested in the fallout over an alleged student “fight club” are set to return to court for pretrial negotiations.
  Montville Superintendent Brian Levesque, Montville High School Principal Jeffrey Theodoss and Assistant Principal Tatiana Patten were charged in April with failing to report abuse and placed on leave from their jobs. They pleaded not guilty and are scheduled to return to Norwich Superior court on Monday.
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• Rescuers find 9 bodies after 2 buildings collapse in India

  22-07-2018 14:20
  NEW DELHI — Rescuers found nine bodies as they almost finished clearing a mound of rubble after the collapse of two multi-story buildings east of New Delhi, an official said Thursday.
  No survivors have been found following the collapse on Tuesday night of a six-story building under construction onto an adjacent four-story apartment building. The second building, ready for move-in, tumbled under the impact of the first building.
  Rescuers expect to end their work later Thursday, said Anil Sh
  
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• Boaters offered tips to prevent spread of invasive species

  22-07-2018 14:12
  HARTFORD — Connecticut environmental officials are offering boaters tips on how to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.
  Staff of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be available at boat launches statewide Saturday and Sunday. This weekend is the third annual Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Weekend.
  The DEEP says invasive species like the Hydrilla plant are a threat to state waters because they alter ecosystems by growing quick and out-competing nativ
  
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• Boaters offered tips to prevent spread of invasion species

  22-07-2018 14:12
  HARTFORD — Connecticut environmental officials are offering boaters tips on how to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.
  Staff of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be available at boat launches statewide Saturday and Sunday. This weekend is the third annual Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Weekend.
  The DEEP says invasive species like the Hydrilla plant are a threat to state waters because they alter ecosystems by growing quick and out-competing nativ
  
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• Baby born in Chick-Fil-A bathroom gets free meals for life, job offer

  22-07-2018 13:56
  SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A couple in Texas delivered their baby in a Chick-Fil-A bathroom and now the baby will get free meals for life.
  KSAT reported that Falon Griffin was having contractions Tuesday night, so she and husband Robert drove to meet a family friend at a Chick-Fil-A to drop off their two children before going to the hospital.
  When they got to the restaurant parking lot, however, Falon knew she couldn’t wait, so she headed to the bathroom. The restaurant was closed, but sh
  
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• CDC says 90 salmonella cases in 26 states linked to raw turkey

  22-07-2018 13:50
  ATLANTA – Salmonella is the culprit in 90 illnesses linked to raw turkey products, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Agriculture.
  The illnesses have been reported in 26 states since November. But health officials have not identified a brand, product or supplier as the source of the outbreak. No cases have been reported in Connecticut.
  Most people infected with  the Salmonella bacteria develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cra
  
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• At least 3 people dead in overnight crash in Hamden

  22-07-2018 12:58
  HAMDEN – A late-night crash has left at least 3 people dead and a major roadway shut down in Hamden.
  Police tell FOX61’s Taylor DiChello that an SUV crashed into a tree of Route 40 near Whitney Avenue about 2:30 Sunday morning. They say at least 3 people were in the car, and there are no survivors of the crash.
  Part of the Mount Carmel Connector (Route 40) is closed, and Whitney Avenue (Route 10) is closed at the intersection. Police are advising people to avoid the area, as they exp
  
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• Woman hopes to fine owner of wedding ring at Unionville Stop & Shop

  22-07-2018 06:13
  UNIONVILLE, FARMINGTON -– A Stop & Shop worker is desperately looking for the owner of a wedding ring after it was found under the lobster tank last week.
  She is hoping with the help of social media, the ring will find itself back to its owner.
  Contractors were doing renovating near the seafood department last Thursday when one of them noticed something shiny.
  “it says Jessica and Layne and inside, there’s an inscription that says ‘two souls, one heart,’”
  
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• Woman hopes to find owner of wedding ring at Unionville Stop & Shop

  22-07-2018 06:13
  UNIONVILLE, FARMINGTON -– A Stop & Shop worker is desperately looking for the owner of a wedding ring after it was found under the lobster tank last week.
  She is hoping with the help of social media, the ring will find itself back to its owner.
  Contractors were doing renovating near the seafood department last Thursday when one of them noticed something shiny.
  “it says Jessica and Layne and inside, there’s an inscription that says ‘two souls, one heart,’”
  
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• 2 men taken away in handcuffs following standoff in Manchester neighborhood

  22-07-2018 02:54
  MANCHESTER -- Two men were handcuffed away by police following a standoff in residential neighborhood.
  Police responded to the area on Walker and East Center Street. A standoff ensued for a few hours at a home in that area. It is not clear if the men have any relation with the standoff that occurred but were seen being handcuffed away.
  Several streets including Walker and East Center Street are blocked off by police and K9 units along with an armored truck were seen at the scene.
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• 2 men handcuffed away following standoff in Manchester neighborhood

  22-07-2018 02:54
  MANCHESTER — Two men were handcuffed away by police following a standoff in residential neighborhood.
  Police responded to the area on Walker and East Center Street. A standoff ensued for a few hours at a home in that area. It is not clear if the men have any relation with the standoff that occurred but were seen being handcuffed away.
  Several streets including Walker and East Center Street are blocked off by police and K9 units along with an armored truck were seen at the scene.
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• Man arrested at Trader Joe’s in Los Angeles after hours-long standoff

  22-07-2018 02:26
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  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles police handcuffed a man outside a Trader Joe’s, bringing an apparent end to an incident in which a man barricaded himself inside the grocery store for hours after running from police. “We have successfully taken the suspect into custody without incident,” Los Angeles police said on Twitter.
  [Previous update posted at 9:32 p.m. ET]
  An armed man barricaded himself inside a Trader Joe’s grocery store in Los Angeles on Satur
  
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• ‘Look down before you sit down’: Virginia man finds ball python in toilet

  22-07-2018 01:51
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A Virginia man was shocked to look at his toilet and see a python staring back at him Thursday night.
  James Hooper thought it was a prank when he looked down the hall and saw the reptile, according to WTKR.
  It wasn't.
  "When I saw the tongue of the snake, I was like, 'wow,'" he said. "We've had snakes in the yard, but not in the toilet."
  Hooper says he called his roommate, Kenny Spruill, into the house and, not knowing if the snake was venomous or not, they tied a noose to
  
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• California 4-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 2-year-old cousin

  22-07-2018 01:16
  SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – A 2-year-old California girl died after a 4-year-old boy somehow got hold of a gun and accidentally shot her Friday morning, authorities said.
  About 9:15 a.m., deputies and medical personnel responded to a report of a 2-year-old shooting victim in the 2700 block of Duffy Street, in the Muscoy area of San Bernardino County, according to Cindy Bachman of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
  When first responders arrived, they confirmed the toddler
  
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• Hartford man arrested for allegedly threatening people with handgun

  22-07-2018 00:55
  HARTFORD — A man was arrested by police Saturday afternoon, after he allegedly threatened people with a handgun.
  Officers responded to the area of Park and Putnum Street after receiving calls for a threatening complaint. The caller was following the suspect’s white pickup truck and letting police know of the truck’s ever-changing location.
  The truck was stopped near Park Street and the driver was detained. Police said that the driver, Jose Barreto, had a Glock handgun and a Sta
  
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• Good Samaritan, Coast Guard respond to capsized vessel off Niantic

  22-07-2018 00:00
  NIANTIC — Four people were rescued by a good Samaritan  and Coast Guard after their boat capsized Saturday morning.
  Officials were contacted around 11 a.m. by radio that 21-foot boat had taken on water. The Coast Guard dispatched two rescue boats to rescue the four people who were on board the sinking ship.
  A good Samaritan, who had also heard the urgent marine information broadcast issued by the Coast Guard, arrived on scene. The good Samaritan took the four people onto their boat as
  
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