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• Quinnipiac Expanding Health Services, Ending 24/7 Hours

  16-08-2018 23:56
  
  Quinnipiac University is expanding its on-campus health services ahead of the new academic year, moving away from an around-the-clock health center.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Massachusetts man faces over 50 charges after three bodies were found inside home

  16-08-2018 23:34
  SPRINGFIELD --  A Massachusetts man was indicted Thursday on 52 counts after three bodies were found inside his home earlier this year.
  The Hampden County Grand Jury indicted Stewart Weldon on 52 counts including:Three counts of murder
  Eight counts of strangulation
  Nine counts of aggravated rape
  Two counts of rape
  Five counts of aggravated kidnapping
  Four counts of kidnapping
  Two counts of assault to rapeThe charges stem from a traffic stop on May 27, 2018, by  Springfield Police
  
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• Former UConn Instructor Arrested on Child Porn Charge

  16-08-2018 23:29
  
  A former University of Connecticut instructor and researcher has been arrested on child pornography charges.Photo Credit: UConn Police Department
  
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• Argument Over Aretha Franklin Leads To Va. Shooting, Witnesses Say

  16-08-2018 23:18
  SUFFOLK, Va (WTKR) — An argument over Aretha Franklin led to a shooting, witnesses told police in one Virginia town Thursday.
  Suffolk Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim Thursday morning around 10:45 a.m. in the 300 block of East Washington Street.
  CBS affiliate WTKR reports a witness said he heard the two people in the argument were fighting over whether or not Halle Berry played Aretha Franklin in a movie.
  Police said the fight turned physical and then one of the subjects pr
  
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• First Alert: Strong to Severe Storms Possible Friday

  16-08-2018 22:20
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists have issued a First Alert for Friday afternoon and evening due to the threat of severe thunderstorms.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Vatican calls abuse ‘criminal and morally reprehensible’

  16-08-2018 22:06
  The Vatican responded on Thursday to a Pennsylvania grand jury report that detailed decades of sexual abuses by priests and cover-ups by bishops, calling the accusations described in the report “criminal and morally reprehensible.”
  “Regarding the report made public in Pennsylvania this week, there are two words that can express the feelings faced with these horrible crimes: shame and sorrow,” said Greg Burke, director of the Vatican’s Press Office.
  “The Holy S
  
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• Mohegan Sun Tweets Tribute Following Aretha Franklin's Death

  16-08-2018 22:06
  
  Following the news of Aretha Franklin's death, Mohegan Sun tweeted a tribute to the time she performed in their arena.Photo Credit: APThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Hartford police arrest multiple people for online theft

  16-08-2018 21:59
  HARTFORD -- Police said multiple people have been arrested for recent online marketplace robberies in Hartford.
  Hartford police said the robberies have occurred on sites such as OfferUp and Let Go to name a few.
  FOX61 will have more on this story as soon as more details become available.
  
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• 70 years after Babe Ruth’s death, fans still flock to grave

  16-08-2018 21:59
  HAWTHORNE, N.Y.  — Amid the serene graves at Gate of Heaven Cemetery sits the one where visitors leave baseballs and bats instead of bouquets, tributes to a baseball superstar who still outshines others seven decades after his death.
  It’s the resting place of Babe Ruth, the indelible slugger and larger-than-life personality who died Aug. 16, 1948.
  Considered by many the greatest player in baseball history, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox legend set home run records &mdas
  
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• Woman Attacked Clerk With Pepper Spray During Robbery: PD

  16-08-2018 21:47
  
  Hartford police have arrested a woman accused of attacking a store clerk with pepper spray during a robbery Thursday.Photo Credit: Stringr.com
  
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• 19 More Overdoses in New Haven Today; Week Totals Near 100

  16-08-2018 21:40
  
  For a third day in a row, New Haven emergency crews are responding to multiple overdoses on the New Haven Green that are possibly linked to the synthetic drug K2 and city officials said they have reports of...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• FDA approves generic version of EpiPen

  16-08-2018 21:25
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  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced the approval of the first generic version of EpiPen.
  The auto-injector pen delivers the drug epinephrine to patients experiencing a severe allergic reaction that, if untreated, could develop into the life-threatening condition anaphylaxis. The medication is delivered into a muscle as a single dose, like a shot, through an injector pen with a spring.
  Allergies from food, bug bites, medications and latex can cause li
  
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• Watertown Teen Bullied With Embarrassing Yearbook Photo Speaks Out

  16-08-2018 21:22
  
  A 2018 graduate from Watertown High Schools said she was bullied in her yearbook.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Water Main Break in Simsbury Leaves 300 Customers Dry

  16-08-2018 21:09
  
  Approximately 300 customers are without water in Simsbury due to a water main break.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Police ID Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Police Vehicle in East Hampton

  16-08-2018 20:49
  
  A motorcyclist died early Thursday morning after colliding with a Portland police vehicle on Route 66 in East Hampton.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Amazon to Hold Hiring Event for New Bristol Facility Aug. 17

  16-08-2018 20:42
  
  Online retail giant Amazon is coming to Bristol, with plans to open a new delivery center in the city’s industrial park.
  
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• Vehicle Fire Closes I-95 South West Haven

  16-08-2018 20:39
  
  Interstate 95 South is closed in West Haven because of a vehicle fire.Photo Credit: Connecticut Department of Transportation
  
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• World’s Oldest Cheese Discovered In Egyptian Tomb

  16-08-2018 20:32
  EGYPT (CBS Local) – It’s believed that ancient Egyptians took their treasured possessions with them when they were mummified. What’s treasure to some, of course, may be something else to else. In one case, it looks like one Egyptian took a snack with him after archeologists say they’ve discovered the world’s oldest piece of cheese in an ancient tomb.
  According to a study, published in Analytical Chemistry, researchers found a jar containing a “solidified
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick SummerSlam

  16-08-2018 20:04
  By Chuck Carroll
  For WWE, this year’s SummerSlam is made up of four R’s: Ronda Rousey and Roman Reigns. One is a newcomer who set sports entertainment on fire since stepping out of the octagon and into the wrestling ring. The other remains perhaps the most controversial talent on the roster.
  For Rousey, the biggest pay-per-view of the summer brings with it a match against Alexa Bliss and a chance to capture her first title in WWE. For Reigns, it’s an opportunity to capture the
  
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• Teen Lost Contact Lens, Doctors Find It In Her Eyelid 28 Years Later

  16-08-2018 19:38
  UNITED KINGDOM (CBS Local) – Nearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the UK got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens. No big deal, right? Well, 28 years later, doctors found the missing contact… embedded in a cyst in her left eyelid.Two brain scans (one from the top of the woman’s head, and one from the side) showing the small cyst in her eyelid. The red arrows indicate the cyst. (credit: BMJ Case Reports 2018)It’s not like the
  
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• 79 K2 Overdoses Reported in New Haven

  16-08-2018 17:38
  
  Emergency crews in New Haven responded to at least 76 overdoses on the synthetic drug K2 between Tuesday night and Wednesday and another five incidents early Thursday morning that appeared to be similar.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Rollover Crash Closes Route 31 in Coventry

  16-08-2018 17:28
  
  Route 31 in Coventry is closed near Route 44.Photo Credit: Strngr.com
  
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• Standoff in Plainville Ends With Man Taking His Own Life: Police

  16-08-2018 16:27
  
  A man is dead after a standoff in Plainville that started Wednesday night and police said he took his own life.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Shark Bites Man Off Cape, Leaving 'Deep Puncture Wounds'

  16-08-2018 15:35
  
  A man suffered "deep puncture wounds" when he was bitten by a shark while standing in the water just 30 yards off shore of a Cape Cod beach on Wednesday afternoon.The victim was bitten near Long Nook Beach in...Photo Credit: @mesullybrklyn
  
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• Man Kills Self at Hoffman's Gun Range in Newington: Police

  16-08-2018 14:49
  
  A 29-year-old man died by suicide at Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington on Wednesday morning, according to police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Aldi Brings Wine Advent Calendar To The U.S., Adds Cheese Advent Calendar

  16-08-2018 14:42
  PHILADELPHIA. (CBS) – Cheers! Aldi is bringing it’s wine Advent calendar to the US and rolling out a cheese Advent calendar, too.
  It may seem to early to think about the holidays but these limited edition calendars go on sale November 7th and are available while supplies last.
  The retailer reminds everyone not all Aldi’s will have the wine calendar since they don’t all sell alcohol. Stores that do can be found on their website.
  The wine calendar features 24 mini bottles o
  
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• ‘Believe In Yourself’: Group Of Teachers Painting Positive Messages In Student Bathrooms

  16-08-2018 13:58
  WEST GROVE, Pa. (CBS) — Teachers at Avon Grove Intermediate School are on a mission to push positive outlooks by beautifying the school’s bathrooms. The school wants to “focus more deeply on the positive impacts of social emotional learning.”
  A group of teachers known as the “SEL soldiers” are painting positive messages in all of the student bathrooms, giving their time over the summer to complete the project.Twelve of the 16 bathrooms have been painted so far
  
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• Woman Dead After Glastonbury Crash

  16-08-2018 13:55
  
  One person was killed in a crash on Keeney Street in Glastonbury Wednesday night.
  
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• Man Has Life-Threatening Injuries After New Haven Shooting: Police

  16-08-2018 13:48
  
  Police are investigating a shooting in New Haven early Thursday morning that left a 25-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Pedestrian Hit by Car on I-91 in Wallingford Has Died: Police

  16-08-2018 13:04
  
  A 56-year-old Meriden woman who was hit by a car on Interstate 91 North in Wallingford Wednesday night has died, according to state police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Meriden woman killed after being struck by a car on I-91

  16-08-2018 12:57
  WALLINGFORD — State Police say that 56-year-old Sharon Ryan of Meriden was killed after she tried crossing three lanes on I-91 in Wallingford Wednesday night.
  Police say that a car was driving in the center of the three lanes on I-91 northbound near the exit 13 off ramp. Sharon Ryan was trying to cross all the lanes from the right shoulder to the left median. The car then hit Ryan, causing life-threatening injuries.
  Ryan was rushed to Yale-New Haven hospital where she later died from her i
  
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• Pets With Medical Issues Could Be a Purr-Fect Fit for Your Family

  16-08-2018 12:49
  
  Clear the Shelters is a great time to find a new family pet. Just like humans, some pets have a history and that history also means they could be a perfect fit for your family.
  
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• New Haven police investigating serious two car crash

  16-08-2018 12:35
  NEW HAVEN — New Haven police are on the scene, investigating a two car crash that happened overnight.
  The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on the corner of Libery Street and Spring Street. Two people were injuried with one of them listed in’very serious’ condition. Other injuries are unknown at this time.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• Hot, humid Thursday, chance for a shower; Hot with afternoon storms Friday

  16-08-2018 11:12
  Summer heat continues today with highs in the lower 90s. The humidity will push the heat index into the mid 90s with bright sunshine.
  The Stormtracker 61 Factor is low for any storms today!Friday will be very 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. Some of the rain could be locally heavy with the chance for a few strong storms as well.
  This weekend will be cooler behind the storms. A cooler north/northeas
  
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• Police: New Haven police investigating overnight shooting

  16-08-2018 10:42
  NEW HAVEN — Police say that a person suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot several times.
  Around 1 a.m., police say that detectives working in the area heard gunfire coming from the 200 block of Ferry Street. When they got to the scene, the found 25-year-old Odell Maziede Carter, of New Haven.
  Carter had been shot several times, and was rushed to Yale-New haven hospital with life-threatening injuries. His current condition is unknown at this time.
  Police say the suspects were
  
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• One person killed, Route 66 closed after crash in East Hampton

  16-08-2018 10:31
  EAST HAMPTON — Police confirm that one person was killed after a Portland police cruiser struck a motorcycle at the intersection of Route 66 and Route 151.
  The road is currently closed.
  LifeStar was initially called to the scene, but was later canceled. The identify of the victim has not been released. Other injuries have not been reported.
  State police have now taken over the crash investigation.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• New Haven Services Strained by Number of Overdose Calls

  16-08-2018 05:33
  
  New Haven first responders have been scrambling to react to at least 76 suspected overdose calls on top of their normal workload over the last 24 hours.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Amazon creating delivery station in Bristol; 100 new jobs available

  16-08-2018 05:31
  BRISTOL --  Amazon is looking to expand in Connecticut which could mean 100 new jobs for Bristol.
  Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced Wednesday that Amazon logistics will be bringing a delivery station to 71 Horizon Drive.
  Ellen Zoppo-Sassu said that job openings can increase up to 500 during peak season.
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• August 2018 Above & Beyond Award: Andrew Dzierzgowski

  16-08-2018 05:00
  Andrew Dzierzgowski
  Police Officer
  Windsor, CT
   
  Nominated by Erin Simison :
  “Andy started out as a K9 handler who lost his K9 partner Chase in 2012. Andy enjoyed doing community events for the schools and Girl Scouts with Chase prior to his death. After Chase died, Andy picked himself up and decided it was his time to rise in the ranks at Windsor Locks Police Department. Andy took her Sergeants test and moved up to the rank of sergeant. Andy was on midnight shifts but yet he still m
  
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• Plainville shelter in place lifted, man takes life inside home

  16-08-2018 04:57
  PLAINVILLE -- Police confirm that the public is not in danger, and the shelter in place has lifted in one Plainville neighborhood.
  Police say the shelter in place was prompted due to a distaught middle-aged man who was in his home, and not in a great mental state.
  Police confirm that the incident ended with the man taking his life inside the home.
   
  
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• FOX61 First on the scene: Plainville residents asked to shelter in place

  16-08-2018 04:57
  PLAINVILLE -- Police have issued a shelter in place for Plainville residents Wednesday night.
  Plainville police told FOX61 that a shelter in place has been issued to residents but can't comment any further.
  According to Plainville town manager Robert Lee, the incident occurred on Meriline Avenue.
  Residents are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
  FOX61 will provide updates as soon as they become available.
  
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• Dog left to die appears to be ‘reaching out for someone to save his life’ in photos

  16-08-2018 03:52
  DALLAS — After a 9-month-old pit bull found on the side of a Dallas road was taken to a local shelter and put on the euthanasia list, workers snapped photos of the visually-impaired dog appearing to reach out for someone to save him.
  The pit bull named JJ was found as a stray on Dowdy Ferry Road in Dallas, which is known as a place where people leave dogs and many end up getting hit by cars, The Dodo reported.
  But JJ, who is also deaf, survived.JJ was taken to a shelter and later
  
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• Unsafe levels of weed killer chemical found in oat products, report says

  16-08-2018 03:32
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  Some types of oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars contain higher levels of a chemical found in the weed killer Roundup than what the Environmental Working Group considers safe, according to a report released Wednesday by the advocacy group.
  Almost three-quarters of food samples tested showed higher glyphosate levels than what the group’s scientists believe to be “protective of children’s health,” the report indicates.
  Last week, a jury at th
  
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• Man accused of beating girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter to death

  16-08-2018 03:32
  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A Florida man who initially told investigators that his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter died after slipping on rocks during a fishing trip has now been charged in her death.
  On Monday, police arrested 27-year-old Dennys Llopiz, who is being held without bail in a Miami-Dade jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
  Three days earlier, Llopiz called police saying he had found his girlfriend’s little girl, Skyler Hartley, unresponsive in the shower, according
  
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• Women say Uber driver ‘terrorized’ them during 25-minute nightmare ride

  16-08-2018 03:31
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three friends are speaking out two months after a nightmare 25-minute Uber ride through Sacramento, California left them fearing for their lives.
  "I legitimately believed that we were going to die," said Theadora Fuerstenberg.
  It's an app thousands use every day but a June 15 Uber trip on Interstate 80 from a book club in Arden to Oak Park traumatized the three women.
  "He would swerve in and out and then as he was doing this he would say, 'We're all going to die
  
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• ‘Hard to fathom’: 7 family members killed in Oregon car crash, including 5 children

  16-08-2018 03:31
  ac – A Washington state family is reeling after a head-on collision took the lives of seven relatives, including five children, as they drove outside of Burns, Oregon, headed for a vacation in Las Vegas.
  On Monday morning, 29-year-old Erika Boquet and her three young children, Isabella Boquet, 11; Elisabeth Boquet, 9; and Tytis Boquet, 6; were driving to Las Vegas for a family vacation with three other relatives.
  According to Oregon State Police, around 10 a.m. Monday, an oncoming SU
  
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• UConn releases 2018-19 football schedule; Walk-on tryouts will be held

  16-08-2018 03:04
  STORRS — The UConn Huskies heading into the 2018-19 season, are looking to bounce back from a 3-8 campaign last year.
  The Huskies recently released their upcoming schedule.
  The Huskies under head coach Randy Edsall who returned last season, ended the season on a five game losing streak.
  This year’s schedule consists of 12 games, eight of which are conference games in the American Athletic Conference. The Huskies open up the season at home August 30th at 7 p.m. against confe
  
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• Glastonbury police investigating fatal motor vehicle accident

  16-08-2018 02:42
  GLASTONBURY — Police said Keeney Street will be closed between Howe Road and the Manchester Town Line for an extended period of time due to a fatal motor vehicle accident Wednesday night.
  Glastonbury police said the crash involved a single vehicle.
  At this time, the name of the person killed has not been released.
  FOX61 will provide an update as soon as it becomes available.
  
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• Hayes, Santos head to showdown for 5th Congressional District seat

  16-08-2018 01:34
  HARTFORD -- It's the day after the primaries and we have a Democrat and a Republican for the 5th Congressional District seat.
  FOX61 spoke with both Manny Santos and Jahana Hayes about what they're doing now to win the seat.
  Hayes has never run for office before. She is a former national teacher of the year, if she wins the election she would be the first black woman from Connecticut to go to Congress. In last night’s primary, she defeated Mary Glassman, a veteran politician.
  Now shes
  
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• Health officials warning Old Saybrook residents of recent uptick of West Nile Virus

  16-08-2018 01:24
  OLD SAYBROOK  —  The Connecticut River Area Health District  is warning Old Saybrook residents of the recent upticks of the West Nile Virus.
  According to CRAHD, tests contaminated mosquitoes are increasing at levels higher than normal for this time of year. Not only has Old Saybrook been impacted, places such as North Branford, Wethersfield, Hartford and New Cannaan to name a few, have also experienced mosquitoes with the West Nile Virus.
   The CRAHD&
  
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