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Jim Calhoun taking indefinite medical leave Video included

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University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, according to UConn. More>>

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Amtrak bridge replacement project on track Video included

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The Amtrak Bridge replacement project in Niantic is right on track with a major aspect of the $125 million dollar project  to take place this weekend. More>>

Jobs report lifts Dow to highest mark since '08 Video included

A drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average Friday to its highest close since May 2008, before the financial meltdown later that year. The Nasdaq composite... More>>

Meriden police investigate fatal shooting Video included

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Meriden police are investigating a fatal shooting on Olive Street. More>>

Alternative heat showcased at open house in Portland Video included

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Even in this mild winter, the cost of heating your home with gas or oil can quickly add up. But that's a bill one Portland man doesn't have to worry about anymore. More>>

Parents decry school uniform change Video included

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Parents whose children attend St. Bernadette's in New Haven are outraged the school wants to get rid of a Catholic school staple - the plaid skirt. More>>

Norwich Police bust pot factory

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Norwich Police said they busted a pot factory on Friday afternoon run out of a Sachem Street home. More>>

East Haven mayor refuses to fire police chief Video included

East Haven Police Chief Leonard Gallo retires Friday East Haven Police Chief Leonard Gallo retires Friday
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East Haven Mayour Joseph Maturo issued a statement  saying he will not fire  East Haven Police Chief Leonard Gallo who is set to retire Friday. More>>

Hiring surges in January; jobless rate at 8.3 pct. Video included

In a long-awaited surge of hiring, companies added 243,000 jobs in January - across the economy, up and down the pay scale and far more than just about anyone expected. Unemployment fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three... More>>

State medical board suspends East Hartford doctor's license Video included

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The state Medical Examining Board has suspended Edwin Njoku's license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. More>>

Kidnappers free 2 Americans, Egyptian guide

Bedouin tribesmen abducted two female American tourists and their Egyptian guide at gunpoint Friday but released them several hours later after negotiations with tribal leaders in the Sinai Peninsula, the region's... More>>

Honda's Bueller wins Super Bowl buzz battle

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The pregame release of a Super Bowl commercial featuring Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller  has gotten more than 4 million hits. It won the battle for pregame buzz as ads were released early to maximize buzz.
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Super Bowl XLVI: The Sequel

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Four years removed from the first, Sunday's Super Bowl sequel provides many of the storylines people look for in sports and entertainment. More>>

Komen blinks, reverses 'Parenthood' decision

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The Susan G. Komen foundation announced Friday it had reversed its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood after loud public backlash led to the resignation of several top executives.
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Super Bowl match-up divides Central Conn. fans

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Vinny Smith knows all about divided football loyalties in central Connecticut. More>>

Missing Norwalk baby and mother located; no charges to be filed Video included

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Norwalk police said they have located a missing 7-month-old baby and her mother in a local hotel. More>>

Groton fire may have started from discarded ashes Video included

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Emergency crews in Groton responded to reports of a fire Friday morning, and officials said it may have started from discarded ashes from a fireplace. More>>

I-Team investigates dispatch center Video included

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The I-Team has discovered that the Northwest Connecticut Public Safety Communications Center has spent thousands of dollars on public relations including a trip to Boston to see a Red Sox game. More>>

Party like a pro this Super Bowl Sunday

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Even football enthusiasts with no loyalty to the New York Giants or New England Patriots will host Super Bowl parties. If you're planning a party in honor of America's favorite contact sport, here are some tips to keep in mind. More>>

Bristol BOE votes to reinstate April vacation

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The Bristol Board of Education voted to restore April vacation because of the mild winter the state has seen so far. More>>

Ice fishing derby canceled; lack of ice cited as reason

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Officials in Plymouth have canceled an ice fishing derby that was scheduled for Saturday. More>>

Sam Adams Boston Lager banned at NYC bar on Sunday

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A bar owner in New York City is taking team rivalry to the extreme. More>>

New Britain police investigate hit-and-run

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Police in New Britain are investigating a hit-and-run crash. More>>

US economy likely began 2012 with solid job growth Video included

The U.S. economy likely produced another solid month of hiring in January, a promising start for 2012. More>>

State to kick off project to help traumatized kids

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Connecticut's Department of Children and Families is kicking off a new program to help children in state care who've experienced trauma. More>>

Pedestrian struck in Waterbury

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An elderly man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Waterbury. More>>

East Hartford fire forces 10 people out of home Video included

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Ten people are without a home after an early morning fire in East Hartford. More>>

Car crashes into barn

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A car crashed into a barn in Killingworth on Friday morning. More>>

Malloy proposes $12M for early education

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Gov. Dannel Malloy said he wants to invest $12 million to create more early education opportunities. More>>

State police step up patrols for Super Bowl weekend

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Connecticut state police are planning to step up their efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads during the Super Bowl weekend. More>>

'They use you up': Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL Video included

By HOWARD FENDRICH and MARTHA IRVINE and NANCY ARMOUR Associated Press The helmet-to-helmet shot knocked Tony Dorsett out cold in the second quarter of a 1984 Cowboys-Eagles game, the hardest hit he ever... More>>

Conn. elections panel holds meeting for new chief

The State Elections Enforcement Commission is holding a special meeting to choose an executive director and general counsel, days after rescinding its job offer to the former Republican mayor of Middletown. More>>

Litchfield schools will no longer get Jewish holiday off Video included

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Starting in September, schools in Litchfield will no longer get Jewish holidays off.
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Man accused of killing Hartford mother faces judge Video included

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The man accused in the shooting death of a Hartford mother faced a judge Thursday. More>>

New developments made on patient at CVH who wants to be released Video included

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There are new developments on a potentially dangerous patient at Connecticut Valley Hospital who is looking to be released into the community. More>>

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11 ways to trim utility bills during 2012

Making a few simple changes can keep money in pockets instead of paying for power. More>>

Survey: Android users most likely to engage in hanky-panky on first date

The results of a new survey suggest owners of Android phones are the most likely to end up in the sack on a first date, while BlackBerry owners are more likely to make do with a beer. More>>

Local Sports

Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball'

It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much. More>>

Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse

Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. More>>

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Photo Galleries

Here's a look at some football fans across the state as they get ready for Super Bowl Sunday  More>>

Reporter Kevin Hogan celebrated 14 years at Channel 3 on 2/2/12. More>>

After consulting with meteorologists, examining satellite images and reading the Farmer's Almanac, Chuckles, the state groundhog, has given her prediction on what's ahead this winter. More>>

Here's a look back at what happened this week. More>>

East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo has confirmed that Police Chief Leonard Gallo is retiring. More>>

The mayor of East Haven is being criticized now for the comment he made Tuesday when he was asked about the arrest of four officers. More>>

Police said a child, who attends Hanover Elementary School in Meriden, showed up with nine individually wrapped bags containing the drug. The bags appeared to be wrapped for sale. More>>

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