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• Focus turns to November as candidates for governor pull their first punches

  15-08-2018 23:38
  HARTFORD -- A wild Primary night in Connecticut brought a few surprises.
  FOX61 talked to the winners in both parties about their victory strategies in November.
  Ned Lamont has the name recognition and the broad support from his base. Bob Stefanowski has the momentum and the headlines. They both told FOX61, it’s game on for November.
  “I guess that means I can say I’m proud to accept the Democratic nomination for governor of the great state of Connecticut,” exclaimed Ned L
  
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• Hot and humid Thursday with temps in the 90s

  15-08-2018 23:17
  The humidity Thursday will push the heat index into the mid 90s. That will make things feel very uncomfortable if you have outdoor plans.
  Friday will be warm and humid too. Most of the day will be dry but a cold front will trigger a few showers and storms late-day and at night.
  For now, most of the upcoming weekend looks dry. There is a chance for a shower both days. But this will still be a huge improvement compared to last weekend. Saturday looks warmer than Sunday as the wind switches d
  
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• Caught on camera: Thief steals car from woman at a gas station in Wolcott

  15-08-2018 22:59
  WOLCOTT -- Police have released surveillance video of a woman's car being stolen from a gas station Tuesday night.
  Wolcott police said around 10 p.m., they received a complaint of a stolen car from the Cumberland Farms located at 1655 Meriden Road.
  Video released shows a female exiting her vehicle to put gas in the car. As she was about to pump gas in her vehicle, police said a man dressed in black clothing, exited in what appeared to be a light colored Chevy that had been parked at a nearby pu
  
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• Car Stolen While Driver Was Pumping Gas in Wolcott

  15-08-2018 22:37
  
  Wolcott police are warning drivers to be on alert after a man stole a car while the driver was pumping gas Tuesday.Photo Credit: Wolcott Police Department
  
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• 'Tot in Toy': Crews Free 2-Year-Old's Arm From Train Toy

  15-08-2018 22:18
  
  Danbury firefighters and EMS crews came to the rescue of a 2-year-old boy who got his hand stuck in a Thomas the Tank Engine toy Wednesday.Photo Credit: Danbury Fire Department
  
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• After Teacher With Cancer Runs Out Of Sick Days, Coworkers Gave Him Theirs

  15-08-2018 22:12
  PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS Local/CNN) – Cancer patient Robert Goodman had burned through his paid sick days while undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer.
  The Florida public school teacher figured he needed at least 20 additional sick days to deal with more chemotherapy, days he just didn’t have. So on July 23, right there in a room at Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County, Goodman took a selfie, posted it on Facebook and appealed for help.
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• Dying Man’s Letter Of Forgiveness To Pickpocket Becomes International Inspiration

  15-08-2018 21:46
  BRUSH PRAIRIE, Wash. (CBS Local) – A dying man has chosen to forgive an alleged pickpocket who spoiled his “trip of a lifetime” in a letter that’s receiving global attention.
  Mike Veley has been living with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for six years. The Washington state resident decided to visit Italy and Germany with his wife while he was still in good health.
  “With the cancer, it’s you never know, you know, none of us really do, right? Never know
  
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• Women Say They Were Denied Jobs Because They Had ‘Ghetto’ Names

  15-08-2018 21:35
  ST. LOUIS (CBS Local) – Several women are claiming they were discriminated against after receiving an email informing them they weren’t qualified to work at a Missouri company because they had “ghetto” names.
  Hermeisha Robinson and Dorneshia Zachery both received a rejection letter from St. Louis’ Mantality Health. The letter specifically mentioned that the women would not be considered for a customer service position because the company does “not co
  
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• Woman's Body Found Floating in Water in New London

  15-08-2018 21:34
  
  Police are investigating after a woman's body was found floating in the water in New London on Wednesday morning.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Crews Responding to Serious Crash in Plainfield

  15-08-2018 21:23
  
  Crews are responding to a serious crash at Gendron and Plainfield Pike Roads in Plainfield.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Doctor On Smart Device Blue Light Study: ‘Don’t Freak Out’

  15-08-2018 21:17
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Jose Diaz says he spends about four hours a day on his phone. A new study in the journal Scientific Reports, which claims that smartphones could damage his eyesight, has him wanting to cut back.
  “It’s really freaky. It could scare me a lot,” Diaz told CBS New York’s Hazel Sanchez on Tuesday.
  Researchers at the University of Toledo in Ohio have found that eye exposure to blue light, which is emitted in the bright glow from most smartphone, lap
  
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• Recall Alert: FDA Warning About Two Thyroid Medications

  15-08-2018 20:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Food and Drug Administration has a new warning and recall about two thyroid medications made by a Chinese manufacturer.
  The FDA has issued a voluntary recall for the medications because of potential problems with an ingredient in them.
  The warning was issued Aug. 9 for Levothyroxine and Liothyronine 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, and 120 mg thyroid tablets.
  In the statement, the FDA says the medications were “manufactured using active pharmaceutical ingredients t
  
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• Mark Immelman: ‘Wyndham Poses Every Question Of A Golfer’

  15-08-2018 19:31
  By Dan Reardon
  Positioned as it is on the PGA Tour calendar, the Wyndham Championship has a split personality. On the one hand, it is a stop with a long history and a roster of champions any player would relish becoming a part of. On the other hand, it is the last opportunity to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Toss in securing playing privileges for the 2018/19 season and the event unfolds on the weekend with an abundance of storylines.
  Tracing its heritage to the Greater Greensboro Open, th
  
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• President Trump Endorses Stefanowski for Governor

  15-08-2018 18:49
  
  Hours after becoming the projected GOP nominee for Connecticut governor, Bob Stefanowski is getting an endorsement from President Donald Trump.Photo Credit: NBC ConnecticutThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Block Party Doubling As Child’s First Birthday Party Draws Ire In Chicago

  15-08-2018 17:39
  Chicago (CBS) — A block party in Lakeview on Saturday was abruptly cut short after some residents complained to Alderman Thomas Tunney’s office that the event was actually a child’s first birthday party and not fully open to the public.
  Lakeview resident Brittany Robinson, mother to a boy who recently turned one, told CBS 2 that she coordinated with Alderman Tunney’s office to secure a permit to host a block party on North Pine Grove Avenue. The party included a bouncy ca
  
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• Mom Warns Others After Mosquito Bite Puts 6-Year-Old In ICU

  15-08-2018 17:26
  Waynesville, NC (WLOS/WJZ) — A Waynesville mom used social media to warn parents about La Crosse encephalitis.
  “And so it’s breaking all of our hearts to see the spunkiest one out of five brothers down,” LoriAnne Surrett said, reading the post no parent wants to write.
  The heartfelt words about her son Noah have been shared more than 1,400 times on Facebook.
  Her 6-year-old was hospitalized last weekend. Saturday he complained of a headache and eventually had a seizure.
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• Health Care, Tech Jobs Top List Of Highest-Paying Work In U.S.

  15-08-2018 17:10
  MILL VALLEY, Calif. (CBS Local) – Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology.
  That’s because 18 out of the 25 highest-paying jobs are within those two sectors, according to a new analysis of salary data from employment site Glassdoor. The study analyzed data for job titles with at least 100 salary reports each.
  Many of the occupations highlighted by Glassdoor require years of training and study, which may prove impractical
  
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• Suffield Village Closed for Gas Leak Investigation

  15-08-2018 17:07
  
  The Suffield Village strip mall in Suffield is closed as crews investigate reports of a gas leak.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Report: Police Investigating Ramen Noodle Theft In Georgia

  15-08-2018 16:47
  Fayette County, GA (CBS Local)- Authorities in Fayette County, Georgia are investigating a string of thefts in the area of a variety of objects, including a large amount of Ramen Noodles.
  According to WTKR, almost $100,000 worth of Ramen Noodles were stolen when thieves made off with the trailer that the packages of noodles were sitting in outside of a Chevron gas station in Fayetteville, Georgia.
  Officials believe that the 53-foot trailer was stolen sometime between July 25th and August 1st.
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• Southwest Changes Emotional Support And Service Animal Policies

  15-08-2018 16:27
  DALLAS (CBS13) – Southwest Airlines is making changes to its emotional support and trained service animal policies.
  Starting September 17, 2018, Southwest will only allow trained service dogs, cats, and miniature horses in its cabins. The airline will also accept fully trained psychiatric service animals as trained service animals.
  The only emotional support animals the airline will accept are dogs or cats, and each customer can only bring one. The animal must be in a carrier that can be s
  
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• Video: Blind Dog From Kosovo Hugs Rescuer’s Legs

  15-08-2018 16:18
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — After a long and painful journey, a blind rescue dog named Ray is desperately looking for a new home where he can rest and recover.
  Ray was fighting for his life as a street dog in Kosovo with no one to care for him when he was found and rescued by the Kosova Pet Rescue volunteers and the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
  Thanks to them, Ray escaped the streets and now has a safe temporary home at the shelter in Annapolis.
  Every day was a new struggle for Ray, searching f
  
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• Man Wanted for Armed Robbery in West Hartford, Getaway Driver Arrested: Police

  15-08-2018 15:58
  
  West Hartford police have arrested a man that was wanted in connection to an armed robbery that happened last week and who they believe was his getaway driver.Photo Credit: West Hartford Police
  
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• Juvenile in Custody After Stolen Car Crash in Avon

  15-08-2018 15:56
  
  A juvenile is in police custody after a car that was stolen from Farmington got into a crash in Avon Tuesday afternoon, according to Avon police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Record-Breaking Roller Coaster Will Plunge Riders 245 Feet Into Underwater Tunnel

  15-08-2018 14:40
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Canada’s Wonderland is rolling out the world’s largest, fastest and tallest dive coaster in 2019.
  Yukon Striker will plummet riders going 80 mph 245 feet down to an underwater tunnel!On the highest part of the experience riders will see a ‘perfect view’ of the Toronto skyline.
  The launch of Yukon Striker coincides with the official opening of Frontier Canada, a gold rush-themed attraction area in Canada’s Wonderland.
  World Records1. The fa
  
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• Catholic School Counselor May Lose Job Over Her Same-Sex Marriage

  15-08-2018 14:14
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (CBS Local) – An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
  Shelly Fitzgerald has been placed on paid administrative leave from Roncalli High School after school administrators were tipped off that the long-time Indianapolis counselor was in a same-sex relationship. According to Fitzgerald, posting on social media, the catholic school gave her the option to resign,
  
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• The First Ford Mustang Owner Kept The Car, It’s Now Worth $350K

  15-08-2018 14:01
  DEARBORN, Mich. (CBS Local) – A family’s decision to hang on to their old Ford Mustang has literally paid off. Gail Wise was only 22 when she bought a brand new Ford Mustang in 1964; her car is now worth over $350,000.
  At a celebration honoring Ford’s 10 millionth Mustang rolling off the assembly line, Wise and her husband Tom brought the original model back to the company’s Michigan headquarters.
  First Ford Mustang owner kept the car. It's now worth $350,000 ht
  
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• Santos Defeats DuPont, O'Neill in GOP 5th District Race

  15-08-2018 13:39
  
  Manny Santos is the winner of the GOP primary for the 5th Congressional District nomination.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Jahana Hayes Defeats Mary Glassman in 5th District Race

  15-08-2018 13:01
  
  Mary Glassman, the endorsed party candidate, conceded Tuesday night to former 'National Teacher of the Year' Jahana Hayes in the Democratic race for the 5th Congressional District.Photo Credit: NBC CT
  
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• Bysiewicz Wins Democratic Nomination for Lt. Gov.

  15-08-2018 12:33
  
  Susan Bysiewicz has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor over opponent Eva Bermudez Zimmerman.
  
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• Police: man tried to drag 12-year old into car in New London

  15-08-2018 03:32
  NEW LONDON – Police are looking for man driving a silver Honda who reportedly attempted to abduct a 12 year old boy.In a release, police said a 12 year old reported that he had just entered Fulton Park, near the intersection of Crystal Avenue and State Pier Road, about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. He told police that as he walked down the stair to the park a black male wearing a ski mask grabbed him by his wrists and tried to drag him towards a car on Crystal Avenue. The boy was able to break fre
  
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• Markley, Bysiewicz lead in Lt. Governor race

  15-08-2018 03:17
  HARTFORD — Candidates vying for the office of Lieutenant Governor are facing off Tuesday.
  On the Democratic side,
  Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz is the endorsed candidate, is up against Eva Bermudez Zimmerman.
  On the GOP side, Joe Markley, the endorsed candidate, is up against Jayme Stevenson and Erin E Stewart.
  Joe Markley 19,656 – 50 percent
  Erin Stewart 13,382 – 34 percent
  Jayme Stevenson 6,662 – 17 percent
  Lieutenant Governor Dem – Primary178 of
  
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• Hayes wins over Glassman; Santos leads in GOP race

  15-08-2018 03:11
  HARTFORD — A celebrated teacher has defeated the party-endorsed candidate in the Democratic primary for a Connecticut U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Elizabeth Esty, who acknowledged mishandling sexual harassment complaints in her Washington, D.C., office.
  In Tuesday’s primary, 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes bested former Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman. If elected in November, Hayes would become the first black woman elected to Congress from Connecticut
  
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• Hatfield wins GOP primary for attorney general

  15-08-2018 03:07
  HARTFORD — State prosecutor Sue Hatfield has won the Republican nomination for attorney general.
  Hatfield, who was endorsed by the party, defeated challenger and former state Rep. John Shaban of Redding.
  Hatfield, of Pomfret, was a policy assistant for Newt Gingrich and an early supporter of Donald Trump’s candidacy for president. She served as a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Connecticut, but she says she does not agree with Trump on every issue.
  She has s
  
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• Corey wins GOP Primary for US Senate; Murphy wins for Democrats

  15-08-2018 02:53
  HARTFORD — Small-business owner Matthew Corey has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Connecticut and will face an uphill battle against Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.
  In Tuesday’s primary the Manchester Republican defeated Dominic Rapini, a national accounts manager for Apple computers.
  Corey is a U.S. Navy veteran and owner of a Hartford pub and a window-washing business. He earlier unsuccessfully challenged Democratic U.S. Rep. John Larson.
  Corey has called for m
  
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• Lamont wins Democratic nomination for governor

  15-08-2018 02:33
  HARTFORD — Businessman Ned Lamont has won the Democratic nomination for Connecticut governor, defeating Bridgeport mayor and ex-convict Joe Ganim in Tuesday’s primary.
  Lamont’s win comes 12 years after he defeated the party’s then-veteran U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman in a Democratic showdown that was viewed nationally as a referendum on the war in Iraq. Lamont later lost in the general election when Lieberman ran as an independent.
  As in 2006, Lamont is hoping to ride a wave
  
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• Lamont wins Dem primary for Connecticut governor

  15-08-2018 02:33
  Businessman Ned Lamont has won the Democratic nomination for Connecticut governor, defeating Bridgeport mayor and ex-convict Joe Ganim.
  Lamont’s victory comes 12 years after he defeated U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman in a Democratic showdown, only to lose the general election when Lieberman ran as an independent. That race was seen as part of a national referendum on the Iraq War.
  Lamont has said he’ll “save Connecticut” from President Donald Trump’s policies, whether it&r
  
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• 4-Year-Old Battling Cancer Meets Cops Raising Money For Him

  15-08-2018 01:29
  
  Old Saybrook Police are sporting a special uniform this summer to help support a 4-year-old boy who is fighting cancer.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Report details sexual abuse by more than 300 priests in Pennsylvania’s Catholic Church

  15-08-2018 01:11
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  A new grand jury report says that internal documents from six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania show that more than 300 “predator priests” have been credibly accused of sexually abusing more than 1,000 child victims.
  “We believe that the real number of children whose records were lost or who were afraid ever to come forward is in the thousands,” the grand jury report says.
  “Priests were raping little boys and girls, and the men of God who were responsibl
  
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• CT LIVE! PHOTOS: Top Lobster Rolls in Connecticut

  15-08-2018 00:49
  
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• Father fights deportation to stay with son battling genetic disease

  15-08-2018 00:04
  HARTFORD -- The halls were filled at Connecticut Children's Medical Center as family, friends, and state leaders took a stand for a New London father facing deportation.
  Julian Rodriguez has been in Connecticut since leaving Colombia in 2000. He has also been faced helping his 14-year-old son, Santiago Rodriguez fight the rare genetic disorder called Chronic Granulomatous Disease.
  Santiago, who will be an incoming sophomore in high school, has been on the upswing since undergoing a trial s
  
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