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Wolcott gas station clerk stabbed during robbery Video included

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Wolcott police said a gas station clerk was stabbed during a robbery Wednesday morning. More>>

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Crash closes I-95 in Westbrook

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A tractor-trailer crash closed Interstate 95 north in Westbrook on Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Calhoun to undergo medical procedure

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UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo a surgical procedure Monday to help alleviate the spinal stenosis that has forced him to take a medical leave of absence, the university announced. More>>

Route 17 closed in Glastonbury

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Police in Glastonbury said that Route 17 was closed because of a crash. More>>

Judge to Lohan: 'You're on the home stretch'

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told Lindsay Lohan she was "on the home stretch" Wednesday, as the troubled actress received glowing marks in her penultimate probation progress hearing. More>>

Conn. police keeping plate scans data

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Police departments are keeping the data from millions of license plate scans that show when and where Connecticut drivers have been - a practice that is raising privacy concerns. More>>

Adele flips 'the bird' when award show producer cuts her off Video included

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Adele won big at the British music awards Tuesday night, but also drew controversy when she gave producers the finger when they cut off her big acceptance speech. More>>

Argentine train slams into station, killing 49 Video included

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters as passenger cars crumpled behind the engine. It was... More>>

Mother pleads guilty to stealing education; must pay back $6 K Video included

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Tonya McDowell, the Bridgeport mother accused of fraudulently enrolling her son in a Norwalk school and stealing more than $15,000 in educational services from the district, has pleaded guilty. More>>

College student launches 'The Face' sensation

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Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships. University of Alabama freshman Jack Blankenship has The Face that launched a thousand "bricks." His distorted, contorted and aghast expression could stop a clock. More>>

MA company buys Grote & Weigel in Bloomfield

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A Massachusetts corporation has purchased a historic Bloomfield company famous for its quality deli meats. More>>

In a rush? Get your Ashes to Go

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Several churches in Connecticut will be giving out ashes on Ash Wednesday to people who cannot stay for an entire church service or go to church at all. More>>

Man accused of beating child with a belt

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A New Haven man is facing charges after being accused of beating an 11-year-old with a belt. More>>

1 arrested in Danbury home invasion

Adrian Jourdain was arrested in connection with a home invasion in Danbury Tuesday night Adrian Jourdain was arrested in connection with a home invasion in Danbury Tuesday night
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Danbury police said they arrested one man and are looking for another after a home invasion on Tuesday night. More>>

Fire breaks out at Plainfield McDonalds

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A fire broke out at a McDonalds in Plainfield on Wednesday morning. More>>

Costumes, beads give way to ashes in New Orleans

Officers on horseback cleared Bourbon Street early Wednesday, declaring an end to Carnival 2012 in New Orleans as Mardi Gras revelers began to prepare for the beginning of Lent, the period of fasting and repentance before... More>>

Missing man in New Britain

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Police in New Britain are asking for the public's help finding a missing man. More>>

Former Middletown teacher due in court

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A former special education teacher in Middletown is due in court Wednesday after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. More>>

Norwich holding downtown revitalization meeting

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The city of Norwich is looking for ways to revitalize its downtown area and on Wednesday night, and residents and business owners can share their ideas. More>>

Concerns raised about proposed hospital merger

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Employees and patients at Waterbury and Saint Mary's Hospitals are voicing concerns about the proposal to combine the two facilities. More>>

Former Torrington police officer arrested

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A former police officer from Torrington is due in court after he was charged with computer crimes and forgery. More>>

Search continues for Meriden stabbing suspect Video included

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Meriden police are searching for the man who stabbed a store clerk inside the Sam's Convenience Store on West Main Street  Tuesday afternoon. More>>

State legislators to raise death penalty repeal

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After weeks of speculation, Connecticut lawmakers will once again raise legislation to repeal the state's death penalty. More>>

Conn. bill looks to add labels to engineered food

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Connecticut lawmakers will be looking at legislation requiring genetically engineered foods to be clearly labeled as such. More>>

Greece bailout wards off Europe meltdown

The bailout has saved Europe, for now, but it's unlikely to save Greece. More>>

Student video about bullying goes viral Video included

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A video created by students from the Norwich Free Academy to raise awareness about bullying has gone viral. More>>

Sinkhole threatens to swallow couple's home Video included

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A sinkhole is threatening to swallow Brigitte and Jim Michaud's house in Bristol. More>>

Respiratory illnesses on the rise Video included

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Medical centers are noticing fewer people getting the flu this winter but unusually higher cases of pneumonia, chronic allergies and RSV, a respiratory illness that affects infants up to a year old. More>>

Canton considers multi-million capital project Video included

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From new roads to school roofs to a brand new highway garage, the town of Canton is considering a multi-million dollar capital project. More>>

Dow breaks 13,000 but can't hold gains

It came and went in a flash each time, a number on a board for mere seconds, but its symbolic power couldn't be dismissed. More>>

Connecticut jewelry company's wares head to the Oscars Video included

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A mother and daughter's jewelry making start-up in Derby will have its wares shown in Hollywood for the Oscars this weekend.  More>>

Bristol park gets security cameras Video included

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The city plans to install six security cameras mounted on the top of street lights along Memorial Boulevard will help deter vandalism at Veterans Memorial Park. More>>

A look inside Hartford's Police Shooting Task Force Video included

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Last July, Hartford was becoming what many called a war zone. More>>

Naugatuck doctor's license suspended

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The state Medical Examining Board has suspended the license of  Dr. Carl Schiano, a Naugatuck doctor accused of destroying medical records, and lying to patients about why he abruptly closed his medical office last year. More>>

Collapsed Bristol road to be fixed Video included

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Bristol officials are hoping Farrell Avenue, which collapsed during Tropical Store Irene last year, will be fixed by the summertime. More>>

2 men file suit against Boy Scouts of America Video included

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Two men who said they were molested by their Boy Scout master in the 1980s have filed a lawsuit against the Texas-based Boy Scouts of America and the Connecticut Yankee Council of Boy Scouts in Milford. More>>

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Off-ramp on I-84 in Southington reopens

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The exit 32 off-ramp on Interstate 84 in Southington has reopened, according to Connecticut State Police. More>>

Man who entered Stamford home appears in court Video included

Larry Bowman, 33, was arrested after police said he entered a Stamford home while its occupants were asleep inside. Larry Bowman, 33, was arrested after police said he entered a Stamford home while its occupants were asleep inside.
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A man arrested by Stamford Police for entering a home on Fifth Street early Monday morning   appeared in court Tuesday. More>>

Maple Avenue murder suspect arrested

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Hartford Police said a 20-year-old accused of murdering someone earlier this month during a Maple Avenue street fight has surrendered to police. More>>

Waterbury Hospital lays off 75 employees

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Waterbury Hospital announced Tuesday that in addition to eliminating open positions and reducing hours, 75 people will be laid off in response to continuing financial challenges. More>>

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Lifestyle Spotlight

Mammograms can save lives of women in their 40s

Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>

Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem split

Nick Jonas is back on the market. The youngest Jonas brother has split from his girlfriend of nine months, Australian pop star Delta Goodrem. More>>

Should you roll over your 401(k)?

Before moving your retirement funds into another account, consider your options. More>>

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