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• Fire damages Manchester gas station

  29-07-2018 23:41
  MANCHESTER — A fire damaged a gas station/convenience store Sunday afternoon.
  Firefighters responded to the scene after receiving a phone call from the store clerk that  fire was coming from the back of the building.  Emergency crews Officials were concerned because a propane tank is also located in the back of the store. When they arrived on scene, roof and back were on fire
  The area of West Middle Turnpike West near Adams Street was closed.
  The cause of the fire is under i
  
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• Times publisher warned Trump about labeling journalists as enemies

  29-07-2018 23:05
  NEW YORK — President Donald Trump met with the publisher of the New York Times A.G. Sulzberger earlier this month. But the two seem to have different recollections of the July 20th meeting at the White House.
  Trump first revealed the meeting took place in a tweet on Sunday morning from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
  “Had a very good and interesting meeting at the White House with A.G. Sulzberger, Publisher of the New York Times,” Trump wrote. “Spent much time ta
  
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• Fire Erupts at Manchester Gas Station

  29-07-2018 22:35
  
  Firefighters responded to a fire at a gas station in Manchester on Sunday.Photo Credit: Mario Lugo
  
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• New Haven man, suspect in murder and rape cases, used dating websites to find victims, police say

  29-07-2018 22:33
  A Connecticut man arrested in connection to a bi-coastal crime spree that involved murder, rape and holding a woman captive used dating websites to connect with some of his alleged victims, police say.
  Danueal Drayton of New Haven, was wanted in connection with the killing of a woman in Queens, New York, according to New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea, and was eventually linked to a rape that occurred several weeks earlier in Brooklyn.
  He was arrested this week in Califor
  
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• Cruise line faces backlash over shooting of polar bear

  29-07-2018 22:28
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  A German cruise line is facing outrage after one of its employees shot and killed a wild polar bear in Norway after the animal attacked one of its employees.
  Hapag-Lloyd Cruises said its ship was docked at Spitsbergen, the largest island on Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, on Saturday when the bear attacked a guard hired to go on shore before passengers to ensure there aren’t any polar bears in the area.
  The guard suffered non-life-threatening head injuries and was airlifte
  
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• Fighting back against robocalls

  29-07-2018 22:16
  We've all received them at one point or another, those annoying robocalls,
  Whether on our landline, or even our cell phones, recent numbers show the problem is getting worse in recent months, up to 4.1 billion calls across the country.
  A law here in our state aims to help crack down on those behind  the calls -- but as a representative from the State Department of Consumer Protection  explained, there are still challenges.
   
  
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• Police: 200 lbs. of pot worth $1M-plus found in pickup truck

  29-07-2018 22:05
  MONTGOMERY, N.Y.  — New York State Police say they’ve seized 200 pounds of marijuana with a street value of more than $1 million after pulling over a vehicle on a Hudson Valley road.
  Troopers say Sunday that they pulled over a rented pickup truck Friday on Route 28 in the Orange County town of Montgomery, 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of New York City.
  Troopers say a strong odor of marijuana led them to search the vehicle. They found dozens of clear plastic bags filled with pot
  
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• Trump agenda a focus of Connecticut attorney general race

  29-07-2018 22:01
  HARTFORD — President Donald Trump’s agenda has emerged as a focal point in the race for attorney general in Connecticut, where even the Republican candidates agree some of his policies should be challenged in court.
  The current attorney general, George Jepsen, a Democrat who is not seeking re-election, has filed or joined other states in filing nearly two dozen lawsuits against the Trump administration on issues ranging from taxation to pollution to the 2020 census.
  Three Democrats a
  
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• Woman leads police on chase twice, crashes both times

  29-07-2018 21:57
  NEW HAVEN — A woman has been charged with engaging officers in a pursuit for allegedly fleeing when police tried to pull her over two separate days, and crashing each time.
  The Hartford Courant reports detectives tried to pull over 30-year-old Christy Gorman, who had an active arrest warrant for violation of probation on July 18.
  They say she was speeding and collided with two vehicles as she drove away.
  On Friday, detectives against pursued Gorman in a car in New Haven, and she crashed th
  
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• The Real Story – Sen. Joe Markley

  29-07-2018 21:54
  Sen. Joe Markley (R) Southington, Candidate for Lt. Governor:  Is he too conservative to win?
  
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• The Real Story – Mayor Joe Ganim

  29-07-2018 21:54
  Mayor Joe Ganim (D) Bridgeport, Candidate for Governor:  Tolls, taxes and other issues
  
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• Veteran Speaks Out About Pledge Protest Controversy

  29-07-2018 20:35
  
  A local veteran doesn't want a recent controversy surrounding Haddam Selectman Melissa Schlag's decision to kneel during the Pledge of Allegiance at a public meeting to be tied to veterans.Photo Credit: VSCTV
  
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• Rocky Neck, Other State Parks Reach Capacity on Sunday

  29-07-2018 20:17
  
  People packed some of Connecticut's most popular swimming areas on Sunday.
  
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• Fallen Airman Laid to Rest in Waterford

  29-07-2018 19:32
  
  U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Tyler Grotjan was laid to rest in Waterford on Saturday.Photo Credit: Family Photo
  
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• Smoke Detector Saved Colchester Woman's Life: Fire Official

  29-07-2018 18:51
  
  A woman escaped a fire in her home in Colchester early Sunday morning.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Erdogan says there was no deal with US, Israel to free American pastor detained in Turkey

  29-07-2018 18:45
  Watch VideoISTANBUL — Recep Tayyip Erdogan denied Sunday that Turkey had agreed to free a detained American pastor as part of a possible deal with the US and Israel, and warned that Turkey would not be bullied into releasing him by US President Donald Trump.
  The Turkish President’s comments come after a senior US official told CNN last week that Erdogan and Trump had agreed to a deal that would see Israel release an imprisoned Turkish national in exchange for Turkey freeing Andrew Br
  
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• Blumenthal seeks declassification of last 9/11 documents

  29-07-2018 18:04
  HARTFORD — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says he plans to introduce a resolution that calls for declassifying all remaining documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
  The Democrat is scheduled to appear Monday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford with survivors and families of the 9/11 victims. Blumenthal contends the documents may reveal unknown connections between the terrorists and foreign nations.
  Brett Eagleson of Middletown, who was 15 when his
  
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• Connecticut environmental agency holding photo contest

  29-07-2018 17:35
  HARTFORD — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is looking for scenic photos of Connecticut.
  The agency is holding the first Discover Outdoor Connecticut Photo Contest. While photographers from any state may participate, all submitted photos must have been taken in Connecticut.
  Photographers may enter one photo in each of three categories: wildlife; people enjoying the natural world; and scenic landscapes and flora.
  Judges will select first, second and third place winners
  
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• WATCH: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection offers tips on handling telemarketing and robocalls

  29-07-2018 17:24
  HARTFORD -  As you sit down to dinner tonight, it probably won't surprise you when the phone rings. Maybe you won't recognize the name or number on the caller I.D.  Or maybe you will recognize it... only to answer and find out it's somebody else entirely. If it seems like you're getting more calls from businesses, nonprofits, or political candidates, it's because you are. According to the YouMail Inc., so called 'robocalls' have jumped dramatically this year, from 2.9 billion in Janua
  
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• Trump willing to shut down government over border security

  29-07-2018 16:49
  BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he’d be willing to shut down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals, including building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  Trump tweeted “Must get rid of Lottery, Catch & Release etc. and finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT!“We need great people coming into our Country!”
  I would be willing to “shut down” government if the Democrats do not give us
  
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• Today will be dry with lower humidity great day for outdoor activities

  29-07-2018 14:37
  It's finally here! Some relief from the humidity. Today will feature lots of sunshine and low humidity. No rain in the forecast for the next few days either!
  Tuesday the humidity returns and the chance of some showers does as well as a warm front moves through.
  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday bring back the summer heat and humidity, with chances for showers each day. More organized rain is expected Friday, and into the weekend.
  FORECAST DETAILS:
  TODAY: Mostly sunny, lower humidity. Highs: 80s.
  
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• Yankees rally late, beat Royals 5-4 to split doubleheader

  29-07-2018 14:34
  NEW YORK — CC Sabathia tumbled, Zach Britton struggled and Aroldis Chapman held on. After a long day, the New York Yankees were glad to leave the park with at least one win.
  Greg Bird homered to begin a two-run rally in the eighth inning as the Yankees overcame a rough outing by the newly acquired Britton and a spill by Sabathia, beating the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Saturday to split their day-night doubleheader.
  “Obviously, it’s not easy for us right now, we’re just going
  
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• Martinez hits majors-leading 32nd HR; Red Sox top Twins 10-4

  29-07-2018 14:10
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  J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 32nd homer, Mookie Betts had two RBI doubles and the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Saturday night for their 17th win in 21 games.
  Betts raised his MLB-leading average to .346 and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run
  
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• Mother of incoming Quinnipiac student faces deportation

  29-07-2018 05:59
  NEW HAVEN -- As Samir Mahmud starts his freshman this fall at Quinnipiac University, he will also be fighting to prevent his mother from being deported.
  "She's always seen me go to school the first day and she`s always wanted to see me go to college," said Samir.
  At just 17 years-old, Samir has become the voice for his mother Salma Mahmud.
  Salma came to the United States in 1999 to escape the corrupt system in Bangladesh and married her husband Anwar Mahmud.
  "Sometimes they didn't get food - it
  
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• Canton community walks in support of sexual assault victim

  29-07-2018 05:14
  CANTON -- The community of Canton came together Saturday to call attention to the issue of violence against women after a female victim was allegedly sexually assaulted in town last week.
  Police said it happened on the Farmington River Trail Tuesday morning.
  “It’s time to start a conversation about how men are not going to rape women anymore,” said Kalia Kellog.
  Kellogg, who lives in, Canton decided she would be the one to start that conversation.
  Instead of living in fear, sh
  
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• Six women tell The New Yorker that CBS chief Les Moonves sexually harassed them

  29-07-2018 03:36
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  NEW YORK — The New Yorker has published an investigation that details allegations of sexual misconduct, intimidation and retaliation against longtime CBS president and CEO.
  Six women told New Yorker writer Ronan Farrow that Moonves sexually harassed them. CNN has not independently confirmed the allegations.
  One of those women, the actor Illeana Douglas, told The New Yorker that Moonves called her into his office in 1997 while she was working on a pilot for CBS and asked to kiss
  
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• Hundreds March in Support After Canton Sexual Assault

  29-07-2018 01:43
  
  Hundreds of people walked the Farmington River Trail in Canton on Saturday afternoon in response to sexual assault on the popular trail earlier this week.
  
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• Home of Islanders, Nets abandoning plastic drinking straws

  29-07-2018 00:56
  NEW YORK — An arena where the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders play is the latest place making plastic straws a thing of the past.
  Brooklyn’s Barclays Center said this week it’ll switch to strawless drink lids or straws made from compostable alternative materials by next year. The affiliated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, on Long Island, also will drop plastic straws.
  They’re the latest partners in a movement to eliminate plastic straws
  
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• Strong Storms Move Through Connecticut

  29-07-2018 00:50
  
  A line of strong storms moved into Connecticut on Saturday afternoon.Photo Credit: Christine RiterThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Demolition Begins on Collapsing Hartford Building

  29-07-2018 00:48
  
  A vacant apartment building in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood was brought down Saturday, two days after it started to collapse.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Voluntown woman dies in car crash

  29-07-2018 00:35
  NORTH STONINGTON — A Voluntown woman died Friday evening after she was in a car crash.
  Police said Jane Porter, 61, was driving north on Route 201 when her car struck another car head. The other car was traveling south.
  There was a driver and passenger in the other car. The passenger was transported to Backus Hospital for suspected minor injuries.
  Porter was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said the time of the crash was at dusk and the roadway was unlit.
  State police are investigat
  
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• Crash Involving Car and Bike in Simsbury

  29-07-2018 00:32
  
  Police responded to a crash involving a car and a bicycle in Simsbury on Saturday.Photo Credit: Stringr.com
  
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• Demolition crews tear down partially collapsed building in Hartford

  29-07-2018 00:09
  HARTFORD -- It was the beginning of a new era for Park street as crews torn down an old building Saturday.
  Onlookers of the demolition reminisced of what the building was like when people occupied it.
  "There used to be a bakery, right?" said Newington resident Benoit Simoneau. "It was good the cakes and stuff from homemade kind of. It was pretty good."
  The building was built in 1915 and listed by the city as condemned in 2014 after a fire.
  Before the fire there was a discount store in its locat
  
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