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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>>

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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Meriden man arrested for exposing himself at drive-thru

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A Meriden man has been arrested following an October incident in which police said he exposed himself while in a drive-thru at a Milford business. More>>

Munch's 'The Scream' to sell in NY; may fetch $80M

One of four versions of Edvard Munch's masterpiece "The Scream" will be sold this spring in New York, Sotheby's auction house announced Tuesday. More>>

Wrong-way crash in Waterbury kills 1

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One person was killed and two others were injured in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 84 in Waterbury Monday night. More>>

Malloy urged to probe NYPD Muslim spying

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The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is expected to join the Connecticut Civil Rights Coalition at a press conference Tuesday to urge Gov. Dannel Malloy to protect the rights of Muslim students in the state. More>>

Conn. attorney general to explain mortgage settlement

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Connecticut lawmakers will be briefed on the details of a $25 billion settlement of a multi-state lawsuit against the nation's five largest mortgage servicers. More>>

Connecticut troops return from Afghanistan

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It was an emotional reunion Monday night for dozens of Connecticut National Guard troops and their families. More>>

Waterbury hosting community celebration

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The Brass City is hosting a celebration after being named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. More>>

NAACP holding meeting in New London

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Officials with the NAACP want to hear from neighbors in New London after allegations of civil rights violations. More>>

Westbrook robbery being investigated

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Connecticut State Police are searching for two people accused of robbing someone near a gas station in Westbrook. More>>

General Assembly to discuss education reform bill

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The General Assembly is scheduled to meet Tuesday to talk about Gov. Dannel Malloy's plan to reform education in the state. More>>

Emails reveal Conn. officials pressed for higher outage refunds

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Emails released by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office show administration officials discussed how to increase compensation offered by Northeast Utilities to customers who lost power for a week or more after last fall's snow storm. More>>

Conn. Small Town Council to host conference

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The Connecticut Small Town Council will soon be hosting its annual legislative conference, known as `Connecticut's Town Meeting," to discuss state issues. More>>

Sex-changing treatment for kids: It's on the rise

A small but growing number of teens and even younger children who think they were born the wrong sex are getting support from parents and from doctors who give them sex-changing treatments, according to reports in the... More>>

New Haven opposes immigration program Video included

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The federal government is launching its Secure Communities program in Connecticut. The program uses fingerprints collected in local jails to identify illegal immigrants who have been arrested. More>>

Old Saybrook sporting goods store closing Video included

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Business was brisk on Monday at North Cove Outfitters in Old Saybrook, but for all the wrong reasons. More>>

Meteorologist Mark Dixon explains how weather reports are prepared Video included

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Whether it's rainfall, snowfall, sweltering heat or record cold, the official readings and records Eyewitness News meteorologists talk about during their weather casts most often come from two places. More>>

Spay neutering program kicks off state-wide Video included

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Dr. Gayle Block runs Town and Country Veterinary Associates in Vernon and she's also the president of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, which is behind Connecticut's Big Fix - a week-long push to spay and neuter pets whose owners can't afford it. More>>

State police investigate abuse of 20-month old baby

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State police are investigating a report of suspected child abuse after a 20-month old  boy showed up at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital over the weekend with a fractured skull, fractured left arm, contusions, and abrasions. More>>

Brass, copper stolen from trolley museum Video included

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Thieves stole brass and copper parts from trolleys at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor. More>>

Mystic Aquarium's oldest harbor seal, Rocky, has died

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Mystic Aquarium is grieving the passing of its oldest marine mammal. Rocky, a harbor seal, died on Friday. He was 31.
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Conn. lawmakers begin hearings on education plan Video included

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The General Assembly is beginning the process of considering Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's wide-ranging plan to overhaul Connecticut's public education system. More>>

East Lyme home destroyed by fire Video included

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Officials are looking into whether discarded smoking materials set off an overnight fire in an East Lyme residence that left five people without a home and sent one firefighter to the hospital.
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Woman sues city over damaged Ugg boots

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A woman is suing the city of Bridgeport for damages caused to her Ugg boots. More>>

Hamden police search for missing man

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Hamden police are searching for 62-year-old Roger Wilkinson who walked away from the Garden View Manor rest home on State Street on Friday carrying a suitcase and a backpack. More>>

Enfield residents warned of rabid raccoons Video included

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Enfield residents are being warned to be on the lookout after a rabid raccoon attacked three people this weekend including an Animal Control Officer. More>>

Gas prices continue to rise Video included

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Gasoline prices have never been higher this time of the year. More>>

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