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Man dies after being shot by police in Salem

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Connecticut State Police said a man that was shot after a house fire in Salem late Tuesday afternoon has died. More>>

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Stratford police arrest 3 people on drug charges

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Three people were arrested on drug charges in Stratford on Tuesday More>>

Westport police search for suspects in armed robbery

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The Westport Police Department is searching for four people allegedly robbed a man of his money and tried to get his PIN numbers from him early Wednesday morning. More>>

QU Poll shows support for new gun control law

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While a new Quinnipiac University Poll shows a majority of Connecticut voters support the state's new gun control law, there's doubt whether enough has been done to help prevent another mass school shooting like the one in Newtown. More>>

Man steals hundreds worth of Breathe Right Strips

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Watertown police are searching for a man who allegedly shoplifted from a Rite Aid store on Wednesday. More>>

Man jailed in shooting of hunting beagles

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An Enfield man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail in the deaths of 3 hunting beagles that were shot and killed by his son. More>>

Police pursuit leads to crash in East Lyme

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Connecticut State Police arrested a 31-year-old man involved in a pursuit that ended when he crashed a stolen vehicle into the back of a propane truck Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Kidnapping suspect arrested following standoff

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A kidnapping suspect was arrested following a two-hour standoff with police in Winchester on Tuesday morning. More>>

Man swept away in Farmington River

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Rescue crews, along with family, resumed the search for a missing 25-year-old man in Farmington Wednesday morning. More>>

Local celebrities tee off in mini golf tournament

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Several celebrities and local television and radio personalities participated in the Northstar Wealth Partners Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament at the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell Wednesday morning. More>>

Celebrity Pro-Am participants hit the green

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Several celebrities from the sports and entertainment industry participated in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am at the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell Wednesday morning. More>>

Gun maker moving to South Carolina

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A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings. More>>

East Hartford woman accused of assaulting child

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East Hartford police arrested a woman they said assaulted her child. More>>

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day... More>>

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Worker killed when Mesa bridge collapses
Worker killed when Mesa bridge collapses
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:30:58 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
A construction worker was killed and another injured Wednesday morning when portions of a bridge under construction in Mesa collapsed.More >
A construction worker was killed and another injured Wednesday morning when portions of a bridge under construction in Mesa collapsed.More >
13-year-old charged with 2nd degree murder of 5-year-old sister
13-year-old charged with 2nd degree murder of 5-year-old sister
Updated: June 18, 2013 04:12 PM 2013-06-19 17:01:13 GMT
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on theMore >
A teen boy was arrested and charged with murder after his younger sister died. Detectives say he admitted practicing "WWE" moves on her, even after she said she was in pain.More >
Should Cap'n Crunch be demoted?
Should Cap'n Crunch be demoted?
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:28:50 GMT
Cap'n Crunch may have a mutiny on his hands.A writer at foodbeast.com pointed out something fishy up the Cap'n's sleeve: Three stripes.According to the United States Navy, the rank of captain carries fourMore >
Cap'n Crunch may have a mutiny on his hands.More >
Boy, 13, stabbed in neck by catfish
Boy, 13, stabbed in neck by catfish
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:19:29 GMT
The catfish barb lodged in the boy's neck after he caught the fish.More >
The catfish barb lodged in the boy's neck after he caught the fish.
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Four arrested for holding mother, child captive for years
Four arrested for holding mother, child captive for years
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:34:44 GMT
Four people have charged for holding a mother and her child captive for years. Jordie Callahan, Jessica Hunt, Daniel J. Brown and a fourth person are accused of engaging in human trafficking. AccordingMore >
Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.

According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.More >
Boy, 13, charged in 'wrestling' death of girl, 5
Boy, 13, charged in 'wrestling' death of girl, 5
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 5-year-old half-sister after investigators said he told them he repeatedly struck her with wrestling moves...More >
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 5-year-old half-sister after investigators said he told them he repeatedly struck her with wrestling moves imitated from...More >
Thieves steal statue worth $75,000 from Independence museum
Thieves steal statue worth $75,000 from Independence museum
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:31:54 GMT
Thieves stole the National Trails Museum's iconic statute over the weekend, and replacing it would cost an estimated $75,000.Museum officials believe copper thieves sought the 6-foot tall bronze statute,More >
Thieves stole the National Trails Museum's iconic statue over the weekend, and replacing it would cost an estimated $75,000.More >
Memphis swimmers help to break record for world's largest swimming lesson
Memphis swimmers help to break record for world's largest swimming lesson
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:44:40 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Thousands of people from across the country took to swimming pools Tuesday in an attempt to beat the world record for the world's largest swimming lesson. The City of Memphis joined in theMore >
Thousands of people from across the country took to swimming pools Tuesday in an attempt to beat the world record for the world's largest swimming lesson.More >

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Madonna premieres tour film, talks secret project
Madonna premieres tour film, talks secret project
Madonna says there were days she was exhausted during her recent "MDNA" world tour, but she decided to press on.More >
Madonna said there were days when she was exhausted during her recent "MDNA" world tour, but she decided to press on.More >
Critics hail Daniel Radcliffe's latest stage turn
Critics hail Daniel Radcliffe's latest stage turn
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Inishmaan."More >
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Inishmaan."More >
Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.More >
Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.More >
Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans
Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - officials at Clarence House have released some of the...More >
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - the royals' office has released some of the couple's...More >
'Voice' winner calls it 'incredibly overwhelming'
'Voice' winner calls it 'incredibly overwhelming'
Danielle Bradbery has "The Voice" - and the microphone-holding trophy to match.More >
Danielle Bradbery has "The Voice" - and the microphone-holding trophy to match.More >
'Dancing with the Stars' pros join 'Forever Tango'
'Dancing with the Stars' pros join 'Forever Tango'
"Dancing with the Stars" duo Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy have shimmied aboard the Broadway-bound "Forever Tango."More >
"Dancing With the Stars" duo Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy have shimmied aboard the Broadway-bound "Forever Tango."More >
Lil Wayne steps on American flag, fans outraged
Lil Wayne steps on American flag, fans outraged
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:04:37 GMT
Rapper Lil Wayne is creating controversy over his new music video titled God Bless Amerika. In the video the rapper steps on the American flag several times. Lil' Wayne responded to outraged fansMore >
Rapper Lil Wayne is creating controversy over his new music video titled God Bless Amerika.More >
With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom
With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom
He really is more than a businessman.More >
He really is more than a businessman.More >

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Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs
Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs
President Barack Obama's 26-hour whirlwind visit to Berlin caps three days of international summitry for the president, and marks his return to a place where he once summoned a throng of 200,000 to share his...More >
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50...More >
James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next
James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.More >
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.More >
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.More >
House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill
House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...More >
Lil Wayne walks on flag during video shoot
Lil Wayne walks on flag during video shoot
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:11:57 GMT
(RNN) – Rapper Lil' Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music video GodMore >
Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.More >
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.More >
Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's...More >
Transgender candidate could become a first in NYC
Transgender candidate could become a first in NYC
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.More >
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...More >

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Should Cap'n Crunch be demoted?
Should Cap'n Crunch be demoted?
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:28:50 GMT
Cap'n Crunch may have a mutiny on his hands.A writer at foodbeast.com pointed out something fishy up the Cap'n's sleeve: Three stripes.According to the United States Navy, the rank of captain carries fourMore >
Cap'n Crunch may have a mutiny on his hands.More >
Police charge man with operating a drug factory in a hotel room
Police charge man with operating a drug factory in a hotel room
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:34 GMT
State police arrested a Canterbury man at a hotel after officers said he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs.More >
State police arrested a Canterbury man at a hotel after officers said he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs.More >
5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church
5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >
Officials respond to report of body in Lake Lillinonah
Officials respond to report of body in Lake Lillinonah
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:33:34 GMT
Crews from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said they have been called to Bridgewater to investigate reports that a body has been found in the water.The search is being conductedMore >
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation Police said they are responding to reports that a body was found in Lake Lillinonah in Bridgewater late Tuesday morning.More >
Baby bath seat recalled
Baby bath seat recalled
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:06:34 GMT
A recall has been issued for the Idea Baby Bath Seat because of a drowning hazard.
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A recall has been issued for the Idea Baby Bath Seat because of a drowning hazard.More >
Lil Wayne steps on American flag, fans outraged
Lil Wayne steps on American flag, fans outraged
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:04:37 GMT
Rapper Lil Wayne is creating controversy over his new music video titled God Bless Amerika. In the video the rapper steps on the American flag several times. Lil' Wayne responded to outraged fansMore >
Rapper Lil Wayne is creating controversy over his new music video titled God Bless Amerika.More >
Man dies after being shot by police in Salem
Man dies after being shot by police in Salem
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:33:26 GMT
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Salem Tuesday night. Few details are being released, but the fire occurred at 27 Witter Road around 7 p.m.
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Connecticut State Police said a man that was shot after a house fire in Salem late Tuesday afternoon has died.More >
Man swept away in Farmington River
Man swept away in Farmington River
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:24:08 GMT
Rescue crews, along with family, are expected to resume the search for a missing 25-year-old man in Farmington Wednesday morning.More >
Rescue crews, along with family, resumed the search for a missing 25-year-old man in Farmington Wednesday morning.More >

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Bizarre case of road rage is caught on tape
Bizarre case of road rage is caught on tape
Many of us have had a case of road rage before, but two men in Los Angeles took it to another level settling their beef WWE style. (6/19/2013)More >
Denver airport tornado caught on tape
Denver airport tornado caught on tape
A tornado in Denver was caught on tape Tuesday (6/19/13)More >
Boat circled out of control for 30 minutes
Boat circled out of control for 30 minutes
The boat's captain and another man fell overboard when the boat hit a strong wake. (6/18/2013)More >
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Teen rides whale shark
Teen rides whale shark

It probably wasn't terribly bright or respectful, but a teen seized an opportunity to leap onto the back of a whale shark and briefly ride it. (6/17/2013)More >
It probably wasn't terribly bright or respectful, but a teen seized an opportunity to leap onto the back of a whale shark and briefly ride it. (6/17/2013)
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SeaWorld Orlando rescues stranded dolphin on Merritt Island
SeaWorld Orlando rescues stranded dolphin on Merritt Island
SeaWorld Orlando's Animal Rescue team rescued an adult male bottlenose dolphin that was found stranded in shallow water in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Florida's central east coast. (6/14/2013)More >
Raw Video: Chad Ochocinco smacks attorney goes to jail
Raw Video: Chad Ochocinco smacks attorney goes to jail
Former NFL star Chad Johnson was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for a probation violation in a domestic violence case by a judge who angrily rejected a no-jail plea deal after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on the backside in court.More >
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Norway's navy blows up its own ship
Norway's navy blows up its own ship
The Norwegian navy tested out a new long-range stealth missile. It definitely works. (6/10/13)More >
Raw video: Harvey Updyke released from jail
Raw video: Harvey Updyke released from jail
Man who poisoned Auburn University's famed oak trees released from jail today. (6/10/2013)More >

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Travelers Championship 2013
Travelers Championship 2013
Several celebrities from the sports and entertainment industry participated in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am at the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell Wednesday morning.More >
Celebrity Pro-AM at Travelers Championship
Celebrity Pro-AM at Travelers Championship
Wicked weather hits Connecticut
Wicked weather hits Connecticut
Severe thunderstorm and flash flooding warnings were issued for parts of Connecticut Tuesday.More >
Severe thunderstorm and flash flooding warnings were issued for parts of Connecticut Tuesday.More >
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Viewer photos of dramatic clouds and some rainbows.More >
Viewer photos of dramatic clouds and some rainbows.More >
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Top summer blockbusters of all-time
Top summer blockbusters of all-time
There have been plenty of summer blockbusters released over the years. Here is a compiled list of movies (in no particular order) that are some of the greatest of all-time.More >
There have been plenty of summer blockbusters released over the years. Here is a compiled list of movies (in no particular order) that are some of the greatest of all-time.More >
Viewer flooding photos
Viewer flooding photos
Viewer iWitness photos of flooding all around Connecticut.More >
Viewer iWitness photos of flooding all around Connecticut.More >
Cruise Night on Main in Middletown
Cruise Night on Main in Middletown
The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce's 16th annual Cruise Night was held on Main Street in Middletown Wednesday night.More >
The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce's 16th annual Cruise Night was held on Main Street in Middletown Wednesday night.More >
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Broadway stars take top honors in Tony Awards
Broadway stars take top honors in Tony Awards
Neil Patrick Harris was back as host of the 2013 Tony Awards. "Kinky Boots" strutted away with six awards Sunday. Check out these other Broadway stars who took top honors.More >
Neil Patrick Harris was back as host of the 2013 Tony Awards. "Kinky Boots" strutted away with six awards Sunday. Check out these other Broadway stars who took top honors.More >
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Michael Jackson, his family through the years
Michael Jackson, his family through the years
Michael Jackson was the most famous pop singer in the world. After this death in 2009, his family has been rocked by litigation and infighting. Check out these photos of Jackson and his family through the years.
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Michael Jackson was the most famous pop singer in the world. After this death in 2009, his family and children have been rocked by litigation and infighting. Check out these photos of Jackson and his family through the years.
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Woman recovering from run-in with bear
Woman recovering from run-in with bear
A West Hartford woman came face-to-face with a 200-pound black bear in her own backyard while she was trying to protect her dog Wednesday morning.More >
A West Hartford woman came face-to-face with a 200-pound black bear in her own backyard while she was trying to protect her dog Wednesday morning.More >