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Route 8 northbound closed in Waterbury

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Officials have closed Route 8 northbound in Waterbury because of a crash. More>>

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Officers shoot, kill attacking pit bull

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New Haven officers had to shoot and kill a pit bull that was attacking another dog Sunday morning. More>>

New Haven police arrest man with loaded gun on school property

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New Haven police said they found a man carrying a loaded sawed-off shotgun on school property after responding to a complaint Sunday morning. More>>

Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Alberto weakened slightly off the South Carolina coast on Sunday, canceling dolphin cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around... More>>

Protesters stream into Chicago park for NATO march

A diverse crowd of protesters began streaming into a downtown Chicago park Sunday for one of the city's largest demonstrations in years - a march to the lakeside convention center hosting a historic NATO summit. More>>

Libyan convicted in Lockerbie bombing dies at 60

Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, a former Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, died at home in Tripoli Sunday, nearly three years after he was released from a Scottish... More>>

Obama wants new banking rules put in place soon

President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law two years ago. He also is calling on Congress to stop trying to weaken the... More>>

Police make arrest in fatal shooting in East Hartford

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Police have arrested 26-year-old Edwin Leon in connection with the murder of 28-year-old Kris Ann Pouliot who was found dead this morning at their home on Norwich Lane. More>>

Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious tweets

Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter on Sunday because it refused to remove tweets considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials. More>>

Police investigating body found near P&F Pond in East Hartford

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East Hartford police are investigating the death of a person who's body was found off of Silver Lane. More>>

Crews on the scene of a fire in Middletown

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Emergency crews are on scene of an early morning fire in Middletown on Pearl Street. More>>

Sunday liquor sales begin today

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Some package stores across the state are preparing to sell alcohol for the first time on a Sunday. More>>

NY man charged with assaulting police officer

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Bethel police have arrested a man from New York after they say he assaulted an officer. More>>

Man charged with causing 2 hit-and-run accidents

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A New Haven man was arrested Saturday night after he caused two accidents within minutes. More>>

Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice

A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest, endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York City before taking up a familiar fight. More>>

Kristen Wiig gets an emotional sendoff from 'SNL'

Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years. More>>

Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY

Family and friends gathered Saturday at a modest stone church in a hamlet north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the latest member of that charmed and cursed family to fall victim to tragedy and... More>>

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO

A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." More>>

I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next

I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance. More>>

Obama sees 'emerging consensus' on economic fix

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the... More>>

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second

A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. More>>

Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." More>>

Staycations offer more options for less money

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Staycations offer simple, cost-effective ways to enjoy downtime and provide an extending outing to your family. The idea is to find something unique to do that's within your area or even in your own hometown. More>>

NBA playoffs: It's (wide) open season

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Here is a list of the eight remaining teams in the NBA playoffs in no particular order, each with their own reasons why they may not win it all. More>>

Detained protesters accused of Chicago terror plot

Prosecutors say three men arrested in a raid on a Chicago apartment had planned to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets, including police stations and... More>>

Teens lead police on high-speed pursuit

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Two teens have been arrested after leading police on a high speed pursuit in Plainfield Friday night. More>>

New Haven police pull car from West River

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Police in New Haven have recovered a stolen car from West River. More>>

House filled with fireworks explodes

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Fire investigators are still on the scene of a home in Easton where crews say the home was filled with fireworks and was destroyed in a ball of flames More>>

McMahon and Shays to face off in Republican primary

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Linda McMahon has won the Republican party endorsement for the United States Senate, after winning 730 delegate votes at the GOP Convention on Friday night. More>>

Flyover Ramp from 84 East to 91 North closed for repairs

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The flyover ramp from interstate 84 eastbound to interstate 91 northbound in Hartford will be closed for select periods of time as crews work on the roadway. More>>

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

A blind Chinese legal activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. More>>

Man linked to injured Stamford officer appears in court Video included

Frank Douglas appeared in Stamford Superior Court on Friday Frank Douglas appeared in Stamford Superior Court on Friday
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The man accused of running from police in Stamford and causing one of the officers to fall off a highway overpass appeared in court on Friday. More>>

Student killed, 7 hurt in blast near Italy school

A bomb exploded outside a high school in southern Italy named after a slain anti-Mafia prosecutor as students arrived for class Saturday, killing a teenage girl and wounding several other classmates, officials said. More>>

COMMENTARY: Zuck it up, Facebook - IPO is DOA

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Facebook's initial public offering failed to make the filthy rich even filthier and richer, which was deeply satisfying to those among us who can't afford car insurance. More>>

Salem to hold fundraiser for boy killed in woodchipper accident Video included

Jeffrey Burgeois was tragically killed in an accident involving a woodchipper in Salem. Jeffrey Burgeois was tragically killed in an accident involving a woodchipper in Salem.
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More than a month after a six-year-old boy was tragically killed in an accident involving a woodchipper, his hometown of Salem is making plans for a town-wide fundraiser for the family. More>>

Rock painted by firefighters after loss of beloved dog Video included

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All this month Eyewitness News has been taking you on a journey through the highways of Connecticut, showing off some curious creatures that appear just next to the roadway. More>>

Man shot in the head, woman stabbed in the face in New Haven Video included

A New Haven man was shot in the back of the head on Friday. A New Haven man was shot in the back of the head on Friday.
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New Haven police said they were responding to reports of a shooting and stabbing Friday afternoon. More>>

Body found floating in West River in New Haven Video included

A body was discovered in New Haven on Friday morning. A body was discovered in New Haven on Friday morning.
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A gruesome discovery was made in the West River in New Haven Friday morning. More>>

Military trainer jet crashes in Calif, 1 dead

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Authorities say a civilian training jet on contract to the military has crashed in Southern California and the pilot was killed. More>>

With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm

Mitt Romney is on a charm offensive. More>>

John Edwards jury faces daunting, unseemly task

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Jurors have to decide who is a bigger liar, and who committed a crime: The former presidential candidate who cheated on his dying wife; or his aide and prosecution witness, Andrew Young.
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Suspicious item found in trash outside Stamford Superior Court Video included

New Haven Bureau Chief Robert Goulston sent in this picture after Stamford Superior Court was evacuated on Friday morning. New Haven Bureau Chief Robert Goulston sent in this picture after Stamford Superior Court was evacuated on Friday morning.
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Judicial officials said Stamford Superior Court was evacuated Friday morning after a suspicious item was found inside a trash can. More>>

Man charged with setting fires inside girlfriend's home

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Police have arrested an East Lyme man for setting several fires in his girlfriend's Manchester apartment. Manchester police say the fires were set following a domestic dispute. More>>

Autopsy: Trayvon Martin had drugs in his system Video included

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Medical examiners found the drug THC in the blood of Trayvon Martin, the teen who was shot and killed by the volunteer neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in a Florida gated community. More>>

71-year-old assault victim dies from injuries Video included

James Joseph Sr. James Joseph Sr.
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New Britain police and officials at Hartford Hospital have confirmed that the 71-year-old victim of a brutal attack earlier in the week has died.
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Your Friday afternoon forecast

Your Friday afternoon forecast (5/18/12) More>>

New London budget cuts to include fire, police Video included

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The mayor of New London has announced budget cuts to the city's police and fire departments.
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Sunday liquor sales to start this weekend

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The time has come - starting this Sunday, Connecticut residents don't need to cross the border to buy booze. More>>

Classic rockers Van Halen postpones concert dates Video included

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Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans, representative Anna Loynes said.

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Ten displaced by overnight fire in New Haven Video included

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Fire officials are investigating an overnight fire that displaced ten people from their New Haven home.
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Two arrested attempting to sell cocaine in Home Depot parking lot

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Members of the East Central Narcotics Task Force have arrested two men who were attempting to sell crack cocaine in the parking lot of the Glastonbury Home Depot.
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Crash involving 2 tractor trailers causes early morning delays

Photo courtesy of the Tolland Fire Dept. Photo courtesy of the Tolland Fire Dept.
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Crews are working on cleaning up a crash involving two tractor trailers on Interstate 84 eastbound in Tolland. More>>

Milford woman accused of biting officer

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Milford police said they were investigating a missing person case involving 31-year-old Angela Gately when one of their officers was injured. More>>

Vernon man arrested for marijuana growing operation

Randy Colburn - courtesy of the Vernon Police Dept. Randy Colburn - courtesy of the Vernon Police Dept.
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Members of the East Central Narcotics Task Force arrested a Vernon man Thursday on several drug charges, including running a marijuana growing operation. More>>

Police arrest man in MS highway killings

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Authorities have arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings early Friday morning. More>>

China rejects US ruling in solar dumping case

China's government on Friday rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy. More>>

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  • Thursday, May 17 2012 6:51 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:51:50 GMT
    In November the I-Team told you about a Connecticut organization that said it was buying protective vests for police K9s, but Eyewitness News found out it wasn't delivering the goods.Now six months later
    In November the I-Team told you about a Connecticut organization that said it was buying protective vests for police K-9s, but Eyewitness News found out it wasn't delivering the goods.
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    Eleven years ago, Trooper One was introduced with much fanfare in Connecticut, as the newest and most cutting-edge equipment in the toolbox for State Police. Rarely would an fair or school event go by
    Eleven years ago, Trooper One was introduced with much fanfare in Connecticut as the newest and most cutting-edge equipment in the toolbox for State Police.
  • Monday, May 14 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-14 22:45:57 GMT
    Winter Storm Alfred hit Dudley Street in New Britain hard, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving many in the dark for days. Like many residents around the state, Carol Rozanski said her home was
    Winter Storm Alfred hit Dudley Street in New Britain hard, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving many in the dark for days.
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    Janet Rudolf is going to be 87 years old in July and admits she knows nothing about chimneys, so when someone from Lysco Contracting called her up offering to clean her chimney for just $65 she accepted.
    Janet Rudolf is going to be 87 years old in July and admits she knows nothing about chimneys, so when someone from Lysco Contracting called her up offering to clean her chimney for just $65, she accepted.
  • Monday, May 7 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-05-07 21:32:03 GMT
    The trouble started in May 20, 2010 when Stacey Francoline noticed the carpet in her finished basement was wet. "I pulled the carpeting back, I pulled the plywood back, and the concrete floor was black.
    The trouble started in May 20, 2010, when Stacey Francoline noticed the carpet in her finished basement was wet.
  • Saturday, May 19 2012 1:27 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:27:00 GMT
    East Hartford Police are investigating an early morning shooting after receiving a call that a woman had been shot. Police responded to a call at 3:00am Saturday morning and found a female victim suffering
    East Hartford Police are investigating an early morning shooting after receiving a call that a woman had been shot
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