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A New Haven Superior Court judge has formally sentenced Joshua Komisarjevsky to death for the home invasion killings of a Connecticut woman and her two daughters in 2007. More>>

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American economy not healthy yet, but it's healing

The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing. More>>

Former UConn football player charged with child pornography

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State police arrested Gregory McKee, a former University of Connecticut football player, Friday on  charges he possessed and distributed child pornography from the UConn campus. More>>

Talk of potential BRAC re-establishment has many nervous

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The U.S. Pentagon is considering re-establishing the Base Realignment and Closure Committee, also know as BRAC, to save money. More>>

Off-duty police officer killed in Hebron crash Video included

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An off-duty Hartford police officer and Connecticut National Guard member is dead following an early-morning car crash. More>>

Eatery holds calling hours for death of hot dog

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Doogie's in Newington will no longer serve up its famous two foot long hot dog More>>

Demi Moore 911 call: 'She's been having some issues' Video included

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A 911 call released Friday indicates that before being hospitalized, actress Demi Moore was suffering from convulsions after smoking an unknown substance.
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Police rescue dog from rain-swollen Yantic River

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Police officers rescued a drowning dog from the raging waters of the Yantic River early Friday morning. More>>

Driver charged in WSCU fatal hit and run

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Danbury police said they've made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Western Connecticut State University student in November. More>>

Conn. senator returns to Capitol following stroke

State Sen. Edith Prague has officially returned to her duties at the Connecticut state Capitol following a minor stroke in December. More>>

Funeral scheduled for East Hartford student who drowned in school pool

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A funeral for Marcum G. Asiamah, the 15-year-old East Hartford High school student who drowned in a school pool accident on Jan. 11, 2011, will be held today. More>>

Hartford city flags ordered to half-staff

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Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra has ordered flags in the city to be lowered in honor of a city police officer killed in an overnight car crash. More>>

Shelton police make arrest in home invasion

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Shelton police have arrested in 30-year-old Ansonia man for his involvement in a home invasion earlier this week. More>>

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each. More>>

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors... More>>

East Haven mayor to appear on 'Face the State'

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Speaking out about his controversial taco comment, East Haven Mayor John Maturo tried to set the record straight during a taping of Face the State with Dennis House on Thursday afternoon. More>>

2012 Special Olympics Penguin Plunge to be held in Feb.

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A Special Olympics wintertime tradition will continue with the 2012 Winsted Penguin Plunge. More>>

Route 2 reopens following crash, fire

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Connecticut Department of Transportation officials said that Route 2 was briefly closed in Marlborough because of a serious crash Friday morning. More>>

Route 74 closed in Tolland

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Connecticut Department of Transportation officials said Route 74 was closed in Tolland after trees fell into power lines. More>>

WCSU student hit by car

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A Western Connecticut State University student was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car on campus. More>>

Torrington police searching for driver in hit-and-run

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Torrington police are looking for the driver that struck a vehicle and a person attempting to get into the vehicle on South Main Street. More>>

Blumenthal to highlight Obama's jobs plan in Conn.

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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is highlighting how the president's proposal to create partnerships between community colleges and businesses is already underway in some Connecticut cities and towns. More>>

EPA presents award to CCSU for trash reduction

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Federal environmental officials will be in New Britain to present an award to Central Connecticut State University for winning a contest that challenged students to reduce trash at their college football games. More>>

Celebrity chef visits Conn. sub base Friday

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Celebrity chef Robert Irvine will be visiting the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Friday to meet with Navy chefs. More>>

Sen. Blumenthal to highlight Obama's jobs plan in Conn.

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal is highlighting how the president's proposal to create partnerships between community colleges and businesses is already underway in some Connecticut cities and towns. More>>

Gov. Malloy pitching Conn. to business leaders in Switzerland

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he's pitching Connecticut as a good place to do business at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. More>>

Economy likely ended 2011 with strong growth

A weak year for the economy likely ended on a hopeful note. More>>

University of Hartford warns students to move cars

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University of Hartford officials are warning students to move their cars from low-lying areas of the C, D, E, F and N lot  to higher areas because of the heavy rainfall prediction. More>>

Fuel mix-up causes problem at Plainville gas station Video included

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Some customers at a Valero gas station on East Main Street in Plainville gassed up their cars but didn't get very far. More>>

School lunch overhaul in the works for next year Video included

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The USDA is getting ready to put in place new rules for school lunches. More>>

Principal takes leave at "scream room" school Video included

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The principal of a Middletown school at the center of a debate over scream rooms used to isolate students when they have emotional outbursts is taking a leave of absence. More>>

Hundreds of tacos show up at East Haven mayor's office Video included

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Hundreds of tacos were delivered to East Haven mayor Joseph Maturo's office Thursday afternoon. More>>

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The Internet more than doubled in size in 2011

The Internet now has 555 million Websites, up from just 255 million at the end of 2010. More>>

Fran Drescher claims she was abducted by aliens

Fran Drescher believes she was abducted by aliens. No, really. More>>

People may lie more when texting

Folks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests. More>>

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Pats' Gronkowski absent from practice for 2nd day

Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle. More>>

Yale QB's rebuts report on Rhodes withdrawal

A Yale University quarterback who made headlines when he had to choose between interviewing for a Rhodes Scholarship or playing in last fall's annual Yale-Harvard game is rebutting a report that a sexual misconduct... More>>

Celtics erase 27-point deficit, beat Magic 91-83

Paul Pierce had 24 points and 10 assists, and E'Twaun Moore added 16 points to help the Boston Celtics erase a 27-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic for the second time this week, 91-83 on Thursday night. More>>

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There are currently 10 people in death row in Connecticut. More>>

Bottles of Onyx, moonshine made in Manchester by two young entrepreneurs, will be given away in gift bags at the Grammys More>>

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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>>

Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions. More>>

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its 2012 Oscar nominees Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Big winners include 'Hugo,' a film nominated for 11 awards. More>>

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