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• ‘Benson,’ ‘Star Trek’ actor René Auberjonois has died at 79

  08-12-2019 23:45
  René Auberjonois, a prolific actor best known for the TV shows “Benson” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” has died. He was 79.
  His son Rèmy-Luc Auberjonois tells The Associated Press he died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles of metastatic lung cancer.
  The actor won a Tony on Broadway in 1969’s “Coco” opposite Katharine Hepburn. His first major movie role was as Father Mulcahy in the 1970 film “M.A.S.H.”
  In the 1980s, he played C
  
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• 2 hospitalized after house fire in Somers kills dog

  08-12-2019 23:24
  SOMERS — Emergency crews were called to a fire that damaged a home Sunday afternoon.
  The fire broke out around 4 p.m. at 28 Collins Rd.
  Everyone got out of the home. Two people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and one of the dogs at the home died in the fire.
  
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• Real People with Stan Simpson: Mark Dressler, author of murder-mysteries set in Hartford

  08-12-2019 23:21
  This week, we’ve got a 72-year-old Windsor resident who has found a fascinating second career. Mark Dressler is a retired businessman, and an emerging murder-mystery writer – and a bit of an Amazon sensation. His Hartford-based novels center on a detective – named Dan Shields - who breaks all the rules.
   
  
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• Ansonia police continue investigate case of missing toddler, death of mother

  08-12-2019 23:12
  ANSONIA — Police said Sunday they are continuing to investigate the death of a woman and the disappearance of her 1-year-old daughter and urged whoever had the little girl to bring her to a local hospital, fire department, or police department.
  Police said they continue to follow leads and interview potential witnesses in our efforts to identify the person who killed Christine Holloway and locate our missing one-year old child, Vanessa Morales. “We would like to thank all the members
  
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• Wallingford police arrest 2 adults, 1 juvenile on vehicle burglary charges

  08-12-2019 22:51
  WALLINGFORD — Police arrested two men and a juvenile Sunday morning in connection to several vehicle break-ins.
  Police said they arrested Corey Baldwin, 18, of New Haven; Tyquell Gibson, 18, of New Haven and one juvenile.
  Shortly before 4 a.m. an officer was called to a report of men breaking into vehicles in the area of Constitution Street.  Officers arrived on the scene and arrested the three.   Police said numerous key fobs and stolen property were located on the suspects
  
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• The Real Story: CT Safe Connect, a new tool for victims of domestic violence

  08-12-2019 22:20
  Jenn and Al talk with Karen Jarmoc, leader of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence about the success of a new tool through which victims can get help. Known as CT Safe Connect, counselors are available by phone, text, live-chat or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
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• NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown

  08-12-2019 22:18
  Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in Florida.
  The store in Fort Pierce, Florida, Mack’s hometown, shared the news on Facebook on Friday.
  “We here at Walmart would like to thank the Khalil Mack Foundation for your generosity, and for making so many families happy for the holidays!” they said. “Everyone is truly [grateful] for everything you have done for them!”
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• The Real Story: State Treasurer Shawn Wooden talks firearms divestment

  08-12-2019 22:13
  State Treasurer Shawn Wooden, on his plan to divest state pension fund investments from companies that manufacture firearms for civilian use, and prohibit future investment. He also says, when a bank or financial services company wants to do business with the state, its gun policies will be a factor in the decision.
  
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• The Real Story: Environmental activist Sena Wazer

  08-12-2019 22:01
  15-year-old UConn Freshman Sena Wazer, a fierce environmental activist, discusses her climate-change concerns, and her campaign to get Governor Lamont and state lawmakers to do something now, before it’s too late. Wazer helped organize a Climate Strike at the state capitol in September and is frustrated by the lack of a response.
  
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• At least one Saudi national filmed Pensacola attack, US Defense Secretary Esper says

  08-12-2019 21:49
  At least one Saudi national filmed the deadly shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper confirmed on Sunday.
  Friends of shooter Mohammed Alshamrani were detained after the killing of three US Navy sailors Friday. Esper said one or two of those friends recorded the attack.
  Esper told “Fox News Sunday” that it was unclear whether they were “filming it before it began or was it something where they picked up their phones and filmed it once
  
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• Repairs under way on Glastonbury restaurant after car smashes into building

  08-12-2019 21:25
  GLASTONBURY — The race to rebuild is on at the popular restaurant, Two Hopewell after a car crashed into it on Friday night.
  “We were downstairs having a meeting in our tavern and we heard a crash upstairs,” said owner Bill Driggs. “Obviously it was a pretty loud crash and we went upstairs to find a car parked in the middle of our dining room,” he said.
  It destroyed the front of the building, the main dining room and business for the restaurant that’s usually
  
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• Rapper and singer Juice WRLD is dead at 21

  08-12-2019 21:18
  Rapper and singer Juice WRLD has died in Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Sunday.
  Juice, who was born Jarad Anthony Higgins, turned 21 on December 2.
  Chicago police could only confirm a 21-year-old male suffered a medical emergency at Chicago’s Midway Airport and died at a nearby hospital.
  An autopsy hasn’t been performed and no cause of death has been determined, Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office spokeswoman Natalia Derevyanny said.
  Juice was s
  
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• Trump warns that Kim Jong Un could lose ‘special relationship’ with him amid reports of missile site test

  08-12-2019 20:07
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Sunday that North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un could “void” their “special relationship” amid reports that the hermit nation conducted an “important” test at a missile site.“Kim Jong Un is too smart and has far too much to lose, everything actually, if he acts in a hostile way,” Trump wrote in a pair of tweets. “He does not want to void his special relationship with the President of the United St
  
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• Court weighs whether Boston Marathon bomber got a fair trial

  08-12-2019 19:46
  BOSTON – A federal appeals court in Boston will consider whether Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a fair trial in the city where the bombs exploded.The Boston Globe reports that oral arguments before the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are scheduled for Thursday.Tsarnaev was convicted and sentenced to death in 2015 for carrying out the April 15, 2013, attack at the marathon finish line with his older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed by authorities. Three pe
  
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• Sesame Street Puppeteer Caroll Spinney Dies at 85

  08-12-2019 19:22 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The Connecticut-based puppeteer who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street" for decades has died.Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Puppeteer Who Played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' Dies at Age 85

  08-12-2019 18:52 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The Connecticut-based puppeteer who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street" has died.Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
  
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• Caroll Spinney, puppeteer behind Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, dies at Connecticut home

  08-12-2019 18:52
  Caroll Spinney, who was the man behind several characters on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at his Woodstock, Connecticut home. He was 85.
  The show announced his death on their Facebook page.
  “Caroll Spinney, the legendary puppeteer behind beloved Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, died today, December 8th 2019, at age 85 at his home in Connecticut, after living with Dystonia for some time.
  Since 1969, Caroll’s kind and loving view of the world helped s
  
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• 21-year-old found shot dead in Hamden street; police seeking witnesses

  08-12-2019 18:22
  HAMDEN – A Hamden man was apparently shot dead in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
  Police say that at about 12:30 a.m. they responded to Whiting Street for a report of multiple gunshots.
  Officers found a man lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the chest. Hamden Fire Rescue personnel quickly arrived and rendered medical assistance. The victim, 21-year-old Dennis Allen-Paige of Hamden was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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• 21-Year-Old Man Killed in Shooting in Hamden

  08-12-2019 18:15 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Hamden police are investigating a homicide after a 21-year-old man was found lying in the middle of a street with a gunshot wound early Sunday morning.
  
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• 2 Teens, Juvenile Accused of Breaking Into Vehicles in Wallingford

  08-12-2019 18:02 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Wallingford police have arrested two teens and a juvenile who are accused of breaking into vehicles early Sunday morning.
  
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• Dry and chilly Sunday; rainy & warm to start the week, cold again to end it

  08-12-2019 17:55
  Colder air has moved into our area for this weekend.  At least it will be mostly sunny and dry for one more day so bundle up and enjoy the outdoor holiday weekend festivities and shopping.
  But the chill won't last, temperatures will climb into the 50s by Monday and Tuesday of next week. But before you call your boss and schedule some vacation time, you should know it will be rainy! The combination of rain and snow melt could result in some poor drainage issues. There is a chance rain could
  
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• Hamden PD: Shots fired into house, car stolen at gunpoint, and a foot chase leads to 2 arrests; others being sought

  08-12-2019 17:26
  HAMDEN – Police have arrested two teens who stole a car after they were shot at. The teens weren’t hit, but a bullet entered a house on Saint Mary Street.It all started Saturday at about 5:15p.m. Hamden Police responded to Saint Mary Street after they were alerted to gunfire by the New Haven Police Department’s ShotSpotter system in the area.
  Hamden police say their investigation revealed that three individuals had hid inside of a detached garage located on Saint Mary Street. O
  
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• 2 Teens Steal Car After Being Shot at in Hamden: Police

  08-12-2019 17:18 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Hamden police have arrested two teenagers who are accused of stealing a car after being shot at on Saturday night.Photo Credit: Hamden Police
  
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• Yale School of Management receives $100M gift for new center

  08-12-2019 15:42
  NEW HAVEN – A new center at Yale University will focus on urban public educational leadership with funding from a $100 million gift.
  The Ivy League university announced Thursday that the Broad Center at Yale School of Management will offer two tuition-free programs for around 50 participants each year. The two programs include a one-year master’s degree for early-career leaders in large school districts and an advanced training program for executive leaders.
  The center is being funde
  
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• Cold Moves Out, Heavy Rain Threat Moves In

  08-12-2019 15:14 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists are tracking warmer air and a significant rain storm after a cold weekend.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Education board considers reinstating Native American mascot

  08-12-2019 14:31
  KILLINGLY – A board of education in Connecticut is considering whether to bring back the Native American-themed name for an athletic mascot.Students at Killingly High School selected Red Hawks to replace Redmen and the Killingly Board of Education approved the change in October.The Norwich Bulletin reports that newly-elected Republican members of the education board made a campaign promise to reverse the change.The board, with a Republican majority, meets Wednesday. They plan to discuss re
  
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• Judge blocks civil hearing over Hamden officer’s potential firing

  08-12-2019 13:44
  NEW HAVEN – A Connecticut judge has granted an order preventing a town from taking further steps to potentially fire a police officer who authorities say shot his gun 13 times at an unarmed couple’s car, seriously wounding a woman.The injunction filed on behalf of Hamden Police Officer Devin Eaton was granted Friday. It blocks the Police Commission from ruling on an earlier recommendation to fire Eaton. Eaton has pleaded not guilty to assault and reckless endangerment charges for the
  
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• Giant, inflatable Ralphie goes on display outside ‘A Christmas Story’ house

  08-12-2019 13:03
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — Christmas is just around the corner - and Ralphie wants you to know it!
  Saturday night a 20-foot-tall gigantic Ralphie was on display in front of the A Christmas Story House.
  It's from the classic scene from "A Christmas Story" when Ralphie was forced to put on his bunny pajamas that came from Aunt Clare.
  The giant Ralphie was made by Inflatable Images out of Brunswick, Ohio.
  Inflatable Images also debuted a 20-foot-tall leg lamp inflatable leg lamp this year. 
  
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• Ansonia Community Prays for Missing 1-Year-Old's Safe Return Home

  08-12-2019 05:26 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Dozens of people from Ansonia and beyond gathered together to pray for Vanessa Morales.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Large turnout for Ansonia Amber Alert vigil

  08-12-2019 04:12
  ANSONIA - Dozens if not hundreds of people came out to veterans Park to pray that Venessa Morales is found safe and sound and that she comes home to her loved ones right where she belongs.
  A community in mourning finding light through song and prayer.
  “[It] let me know that the family is not alone in this crisis,” says Ansonia resident, Louis Schwartz.
  Community members joined together in pleading for one year old Venessa Morales to come home safe and sound.
  “She’s one y
  
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• One of the last survivors of the USS Arizona will be interred on the sunken warship

  08-12-2019 03:41
  A World War II veteran who was the second-to-last man to escape the USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor will be interred on the ship’s wreckage on Saturday.
  Lauren Bruner, one of 334 crew members to survive the December 7, 1941 attack, died on September 10, just months before his 99th birthday.
  The interment ceremony will be livestreamed and is scheduled to take place at sunset at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.
  Divers will place the urn
  
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• Connecticut media icon Denise D’Ascenzo passes suddenly

  08-12-2019 03:11
  HARTFORD – Connecticut lost a true legend today.
  WFSB anchor Denise D’Ascenzo has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday afternoon.
  You can see WFSB’s video tribute to D’Ascenzo on their website by clicking here.
  D’Ascenzo joined WFSB in 1986 and became the first woman to be inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. She was also elected to the prestigious Silver Circle for her significant contributions to the broadcasting world.
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• Connecticut media giant, Denise D’Ascenzo, passes suddenly

  08-12-2019 03:11
  HARTFORD – Connecticut lost a true legend today.
  WFSB anchor Denise D’Ascenzo has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday afternoon.
  You can see WFSB’s video tribute to D’Ascenzo on their website by clicking here.
  D’Ascenzo joined WFSB in 1986 and became the first woman to be inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. She was also elected to the prestigious Silver Circle for her significant contributions to the broadcasting world.
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• Longtime Connecticut News Anchor Denise D'Ascenzo Dies Suddenly

  08-12-2019 02:47 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Longtime Connecticut news anchor, Denise D'Ascenzo has died, according to WFSB-TV.Photo Credit: WFSB
  
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• 76 Guns Collected at Gun Buy Back Event in Hartford

  08-12-2019 02:24 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Dozens of people dropped off their unwanted firearms at the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity in Hartford Saturday.
  
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• Hartford Police hold gun buy-back event

  08-12-2019 01:59
  HARTFORD – Hartford Police Department held a successful gun buy back event Saturday afternoon.
  Held at the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity, the Hartford Police Vice and Narcotics Division, the Hartford Police Range Masters, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford Hospital, and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, hosted a gun buy-back program for anyone to bring in their unwanted firearms.
  Hartford Police say they received 76 firearms throughout the six-hour buy-back program.
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• Longtime News Anchor Denise D’Ascenzo Dies Suddenly

  08-12-2019 01:55 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Longtime Connecticut news anchor, Denise D’Ascenzo has died, according to WFSB-TV. “Denise was like no other. She was a top-notch journalist and her long list of awards and accolades are proof of that,” WFSB-TV Vice President and General Manager Dana Neves said in a statement. Her co-anchor, Dennis House, came on the air Saturday night to report D’Ascenzo had died...
  
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• Hartford Yard Goats Host Winter Fanfest

  08-12-2019 01:49 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  It was a busy day for the Yard Goats at Dunkin' Donuts Park where the Goats hosted Winter Fanfest.
  
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• Hamden police investigate potential shooting

  08-12-2019 01:05
  HAMDEN – Hamden and New Haven police departments are on the look-out for a potential shooter.
  Police were dispatched to the area of 22 St. Mary Street for a residence that was hit by a bullet.
  There was also a carjacking of a 2019 Infiniti around the same time and in the same Dixwell Street location.
  Police are not sure if the two crimes are linked in any way.
  Police have not released any information on the victim(s), or suspect(s) in these incidents as they are on scene investigating.
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• The actress behind ‘Peloton wife’ has finally spoken

  08-12-2019 00:45
  “Peloton wife” has a name and it’s not the one shouted out by the spin instructor on her little stationary bike TV.
  Monica Ruiz is the actress behind the infamous Peloton holiday commercial, and she has finally emerged to let us know what she thinks about her explosive fame.
  The commercial blew up on social media when critics accused it of being sexist and promoting outdated marital dynamics. Some pointed to the couple’s enormous home as yet another sign that the com
  
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• Cerebral palsy couldn’t stop this 17-year-old from finishing the Santa Run using a walker

  08-12-2019 00:08
  A 17-year-old with cerebral palsy just walked across the finish line at the Las Vegas Great Santa Run.
  Mena Hawkins, a junior at at Liberty High School in Las Vegas, completed the one-mile course, using her walker, in 38 minutes, her father, Roger Hawkins, told CNN.
  Friends and family walked with her, clad in Santa garb, and hoisted signs that said “Go Mena.” Her grandmother flew all the way from England to see her walk.
  To top it off, a team of cheerleaders lined up at the end
  
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