Emergency crews responded to a partial building collapse in Hartford on Thursday morning.

The building is at 213 Capen Street, according to police.

No one was injured and the building was safely evacuated, police said.

Inspectors responded to the scene to determine if the building is structurally sound.

Federal investigators have wiretapped the phone lines of Michael Cohen, the longtime personal lawyer for President Donald Trump who is under investigation for a payment he made to an adult film star who alleged she had an affair with Trump, two people with knowledge of the legal proceedings involving Cohen told NBC News.

It is not clear how long the wiretap has been authorized, but NBC News has learned it was in place in the weeks leading up to the raids on Cohen's offices, hotel room, and home in early April, according to one person with direct knowledge.

At least one phone call between a phone line associated with Cohen and the White House was intercepted, the source said. Representatives of the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI in New York declined comment.

Two sources close to Trump's newest attorney, Rudolph Giuliani, say he learned that days after the raid the president made a call to Cohen and told Trump never to call again out of concern the call was being recorded by prosecutors.

Investigators have sent letters believed written by an elusive Bay Area serial killer to labs in the hope of creating a DNA profile with new technology that will eventually lead to finding the Zodiac Killer, according to a report.

A Vallejo Police detective told the Sacramento Bee that a few months ago his team sent two envelopes containing letters from the Zodiac Killer —a man accused of murdering at least five people across the Bay Area in the late 1960s— to be analyzed with new technology that was previously unavailable. 

Someone who claimed to be the killer sent several letters to Bay Area newspapers with coded messages that announced himself as the Zodiac Killer and to taunt police.

Detective Terry Poyser told The Bee that he hopes to obtain a full DNA profile of the killer from the letters and use it to find him through genealogy websites, like the investigators did in the Golden State Killer Case that led to the arrest of former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo.

"If we get a good profile, then you start tracking back," Poyser told The Bee. "It really comes down to DNA. Without it, you have nothing. It's a 50 years old case."

The now-famous sketch of the killer was made after he shot a cab driver in San Francisco in 1969. Witnesses described the killer as a white male with stocky build and about 5'8" to 6 foot tall with heavy-rimmed glasses.

Police had several suspects over the years but they were never able to convict anyone for the killings. 

A New Haven man has been charged in connection with the crash that killed local boxer and critically injured two other people in West Haven in January.

West Haven police have arrested 27-year-old Jose Martinez, of New Haven, after an investigation into a crash Jan. 14 at Meloy and Boston Post roads.

The person killed in the crash was identified as Luis Rosa, 26, of New Haven. Promoter Lou DiBella said Rosa was well-known New Haven boxer and "a good kid."

Martinez was arrested by warrant on March 9 and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to police.

A New Jersey schools superintendent is facing public defecation charges after police said he was caught pooping near another school's track and football field. 

Kenilworth Public Schools said in a Facebook post Thursday that superintendent Thomas Tramaglini was placed on paid leave after he was arrested for allegedly defecating at Holmdel High School on Monday.

"Given the nature of those charges, he asked for and was granted a paid leave of absence. (Leaves can only be without pay in the face of indictments or tenure charges, as a matter of state law.)," the district said in the post.

According to police, a school resource officer and staffers at Holmdel High School began surveiling the track after learning that someone was leaving feces on the track and football field "on a daily basis."

It was during one of the stakeouts that authorities allegedly caught the 42-year-old Tragmalini, of Matawan, in the act.

According to NJ.com, which first reported the arrest, school employees were monitoring the track before 6 a.m. when they spotted Tragmalini, who was running at the time. 

In addition to defecating in public, he was charged with lewdness and littering. 

An email request to Tramaglini seeking comment was not immediately returned. 

Danbury Hospital removed a 132-pound ovarian tumor from a woman and said she is home and is expected to make a full recovery.

The 38-year-old woman was rapidly gaining weight at a rate of about 10 pounds a week and went to her gynecologist for medical attention.

A CT scan revealed a large ovarian mass, according to a news release from Western Connecticut Health Network, and the woman’s gynecologist referred her to Western Connecticut Medical Group’s Dr. Vaagn Andikyan, a gynecologic oncologist.

The tumor was benign and surgeons, physicians, and medical staff were able to remove what Western Connecticut Health Network said was one of the largest known ovarian tumors.

During the five-hour surgery, the team performed the tumor resection and abdominal reconstruction at the same time to reduce the number of surgeries for the patient and improve her outcome, according to the hospital group. They said the team successfully removed the tumor and the patient’s left ovary.

“I might expect to see a 25-pound ovarian tumor, but a 132-pound tumor is very rare. When I met the patient, she was extremely malnourished because the tumor was sitting on her digestive tract, and she used a wheelchair because of the tumor’s weight. I wanted to help her, and I knew that we could at Danbury Hospital,” Dr. Andikyan said in a statement.

The patient went home two weeks after her surgery and is expected to make a full recovery, according to hospital officials.

A man suspected in a shooting has barricaded himself in a home on Winchester Avenue in New Haven and neighboring homes have been evacuated, according to police.

The standoff has been going on for two hours, according to the police chief, who said there are reports of five gunshots.

SWAT members trying to negotiate a peaceful resolution to standoff now in its second hour.

Neighboring homes have been evacuated and the school district and school transportation were notified of heavy police presence.

The chief called the situation ‘under control, but tense.”

Paramedics and New Haven firefighters are also at the scene by Winchester Avenue and Highland Street.

Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders dodged questions about whether she has lied or did not know about President Donald Trump reimbursing Michael Cohen for his $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. The revelations of Trump's reimbursement came from former mayor Rudy Giuliani, who is now part of Trump's outside legal team, during a Fox News interview Wednesday night.

A gunman killed another man inside Nashville's Opry Mills Mall on Thursday and then immediately surrendered, police said.

Police said in a tweet that the two men appeared to have had an ongoing dispute before one shot the other inside the mall.

The suspected gunman gave up his weapon and surrendered, and the victim later died, police spokesman Don Aaron said.

The gunfire in such a crowded place prompted an outsized response. Authorities said the mall was evacuated, the adjacent Grand Ole Opry House and convention center were put on lockdown, police officers responded in force, and at least a half a dozen ambulances converged on the scene.

Jayla Chapple, 18, was in an employee meeting in the back of Moe's Southwest Grill when two people rushed in saying there was a shooter in the mall. Chapple, a shift leader at the restaurant, said the employees started running outside through the rear exit.

"I really didn't have time to think that much, but get out of there," she said.

Troopers happened to be doing motorcycle training in the mall's parking lot at the time, so they set up a perimeter to support the responding police officers, Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Miller said.

Metro Nashville Police said in a tweet Thursday that there was no further threat, but officers were sweeping through the mall to make sure.

Tonya Young said she raced to the scene when she heard about the shooting because her 17-year-old daughter, Victoria Holt, works at one of the shops.

She later learned that her daughter was unhurt, but remained stuck inside while officers did their work.

"Until I physically lay eyes on her, I'm not going to be ok," Young said. "I want to see her; I want to get to her."

The mall was built on the former site of the Opryland USA theme park. With more than 200 stores, it is Tennessee's biggest outlet mall, featuring a movie theater, a celebrity wax figure museum, restaurants and more.

A Connecticut education service has been awarded a grant to continue work on programs that engage at-risk youth and provide educational opportunities.

Sixth-grader Janele Lawrence is using professional production equipment at the Boys and Girls Club in Waterbury. It’s part of the Skills 21@EdAdvance digital media after school program. It engages at-risk middle school students.

“This class, it’s fun,” Lawrence said. “We learn different things about making plots, and plot structure and movies. It’s inspiring because I’m learning different things.”

EdAdvance is one of six Project Innovation winners this year. NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut are awarding it $50,000 in grant money.

“Programs like these are really important because it gives students an opportunity to really look at some of the skills or passions in digital media,” said the program manager, Cameron Audia. “They can explore STEM and things that they may not be able to do in school in a little bit of an unconventional way.”

“The NBC grant is going to be expanding a program like this out into Torrington and Winchester,” Audia said. “We’re going to be working with about 100 students and that program starts in the fall.”

NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut and NBC Universal are awarding $225,000 locally to non-profits using tech-based approaches to solve real-life problems.

Testing has confirmed a case of measles at a Southington elementary school.

According to a letter from Superintendent Timothy Connellan, someone with a case of measles may have exposed others at Derynoski Elementary School on April 26, 27 and 30, 2018. Students attending the YMCA before-school program were likely not at risk, officials said.

Children who are not protected against measles will be kept out of school in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Public Health Outbreak Control guidelines. A School Medical Advisor will determine the length of time required, and the school nurse will get in touch with those families. Those students will receive alternative education options, likely individual tutoring. 

Others may begin to develop measles symptoms anytime between Thursday and May 21.

The state Department of Public Health issued a warning last week about measles after two children in New Haven County contracted the disease while traveling outside the U.S.

Measles can spread quickly to those who are not vaccinated against it. Symptoms usually being with mild to moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a sore throat. After a few days a rash will develop, usually on the person’s face and hairline, and spreading down the body. Fever can spike to dangerous levels when the rash appears.

People with measles are contagious up to four days before the rash appears and up to four days after it appears.

Most people have been vaccinated or have had measles in the past, before vaccination became routine, according to health officials. Anyone who is unsure of their vaccination status should check with his or her physician.

If you suspect you or your child has a case of measles, you should avoid public places and contact your health care provider before going into the office to avoid spreading the disease.

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Waterford police are investigating the death of a 5-year-old.

Police said the death occurred in the Quaker Hill area of town. The child has not been publicly identified at this time.

This is an untimely death investigation, according to police. The New London State’s Attorney’s Office is assisting police.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

New Haven Mayor Toni Harp may have officially cemented Ned Lamont as the front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.

She announced her support at Tweed Airport alongside the Greenwich businessman, who she said is up for the job to help working families and the poor, despite his well-to-do pedigree.

“Not that I know the typical wealthy man from Greenwich. I don’t know them, but I know him and I know he's willing to go to work every day," Harp said.

Harp is the third high profile endorsement for Lamont in the past month. Attorney General George Jepsen, former Connecticut Democratic Party Executive Director and Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris each threw their support to Lamont in recent weeks. Harris dropped his bid for governor to do so.

Harp is the first mayor of one of Connecticut's large cities to announce their support for Lamont.

With that being the case, Harp used the opportunity to encourage the mayors and other Democratic Party delegates to support Lamont at the convention which convenes in two weeks in Hartford.

“It’s also meant to urge delegates from Stamford, and Bridgeport to Waterbury, Hartford and New London and every town in between to unite at this stage of the campaign cycle to support Ned.”

The support for Harp could be a turning point in the race from both a momentum and delegate standpoint. New Haven has about 100 of the 2,000 state convention delegates. If Lamont achieves up to 85 percent delegates, that would avoid a primary.

Lamont said the support from Harp should not force other candidates like Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim or former Secretary of the State to reconsider their candidacies.

“I think delegates will make up their minds over the next couple weeks whether this is a vision that they share that believes we can make a difference in their lives or we can go another way. I’m not giving anybody else any advice. I’m going to work every day for their votes, though.”

Gas prices have a hit a level not seen in three years and are expected to continue their upward trajectory, CNBC reported.

The national average for a gallon of gas reached $2.82 this week, a level not seen since summer 2015, according to online gas station database GasBuddy.com.

Californians are paying the most: $3.61 per gallon. By contrast, Oklahoma has the lowest state average, at about $2.50.

The temperature has set a record, reaching 94 degrees at Bradley Airport.

The daily high-temperature record was 93 degrees, which was set in 2001. This is the second day in a row to reach the 90s. 

NBC Connecticut team of meteorologists has also issued a First Alert for the threat of severe thunderstorms across Connecticut today.

Instability in the atmosphere will allow for the development of the thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to meteorologist Josh Cingranelli.

Any storms that do form have the chance to be strong to severe and will contain gusty, potentially damaging winds, frequent lightning and hail.

There is also a threat for thunderstorms on Friday.

West Haven’s mayor has canceled the annual Savin Rock Festival this year due to budget concerns.

“It is with sadness that I announce that the City of West Haven will not sponsor a Savin Rock Festival in 2018 as a result of my administration’s ongoing cost-saving measures. I know what the festival represents, and I know the community looks forward to it; but the truth is, we cannot afford it this year. The City of West Haven is facing an $8 million revenue shortfall,” wrote Mayor Nancy Rossi in a statement.

The multi-day festival is traditionally held in July and draws thousands of people.

“We are eliminating 17 positions in the fiscal year 2019 budget and are asking our employees to take furlough days and forgo raises for the next several years. I think we would be sending the wrong message to our employees and residents not to cancel some of the more costly events while we balance our budget and get our fiscal house in order,” Rossi’s statement said.

The mayor also announced she would cancel the annual mayor’s holiday party in December, and was reviewing other events to see what else could cut costs.

The city’s fireworks display will go on provided the committee and city raise enough funding through donations and sponsorships to pay.

“I hope that we can resume the Savin Rock Festival and any other budget casualties in 2019 and into the future, but we could not in all good conscience hold these events this year when we are asking so many to make personal sacrifices,” Rossi said.

A federal agent was shot in the head on Chicago's South Side early Friday, according to police.

Authorities said the shooting took place at around 3:18 a.m. in the 4500 Block of South Hermitage in the city's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

The agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was working on a federal investigation with Chicago police officers when the shooting occurred, CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet. 

The agent was shot in the head and taken to an area hospital in critical condition, according to the ATF and Chicago police.

Just after 8:30 a.m., a spokeswoman for the ATF said at a news conference that the agent's condition had stabilized and he was expected to make "a full recovery." 

"I want to thank all of our law enforcement partners throughout the country that have reached out to us and given us their full support," Celinez Nunez, special agent in charge of the ATF's Chicago field division, said. 

Further details, including the agent's age and identity, were not immediately available.

Another officer was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for observation, Guglielmi said in a second tweet, but he added that CPD had not received any reports of a second agent or officer shot. 

CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson ordered the "full deployment of Chicago Police specialized units to assist" the ATF in the investigation, Guglielmi said, including the organized crime units, as well as area gang, saturation and gun teams. 

No one was in custody in connection with the shooting, according to police, who continue to investigate.

A serial shooter who has been terrorizing a New Jersey county, opening fire at least three times at random in the last few weeks and killing a woman, is in custody, officials and sources familiar with the case told News 4 Friday. 

The prosecutor's office says there is no further threat to the public. All of the shootings have been in Monmouth County. A source described the shooter to News 4 as a person who has been going around randomly opening fire.

It's not clear if the shooter has been targeting people or property. Only one person, a woman, has been hit -- and that incident Thursday proved fatal. 

In that case, the woman was driving onto Halls Mills Road from the Route 33 bypass in Freehold when she was shot and killed. A 1-year-old child in the vehicle and the woman's boyfriend were also in the car but unharmed. 

Chopper 4 showed law enforcement vehicles near the scene early Friday. 

One of the other shootings was in Asbury Park; a source says the gunman shot into a vehicle in the shore community, but it wasn't clear if anyone had been inside the car at the time. News 4 has reached out to Asbury police for details. 

Information on the third shooting wasn't available. 

"This is a bad guy," a prosecutor spokesperson said prior to the arrest. "We want him." 

Authorities caution the investigation is very much preliminary and it's too early to speculate on a possible motive. Additional details are expected later in the day.

A car caught fire on Interstate 91 North in Windsor Friday morning and no injuries are reported.

The fire was near exit 37.

No additional information is available.