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Connecticut Air National Guard Members Prepare for Deployment

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Nearly 150 Connecticut Air National Guard members are in the process of mobilizing to protect our country from thousands of miles away in Southwest Asia.

Connecticut leaders came together to honor and thank the members of the 103rd Airlift Wing at a deployment ceremony at the Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby Tuesday.

Twenty-three-year-old Staff Sgt. Tyler Carlson is one of those set to deploy.

“Surreal. I can’t believe it’s happening. I’m proud. Kind of speechless, but also a little bit teary eyed. Sad to be leaving them, but proud to be doing what I’m doing," he said.

Some of Carlson’s family members watched him in awe during the ceremony.

“Very proud of my son, Tyler,” said Arlen Carlson.

“I’m super proud of him and I’m sad that he’s going to be gone. I love him,” said his 13-year-old brother Tanner Carlson.

While the members can’t go into specifics of what they’ll be doing, “The best I can say is just try to make sure the planes do what they’re supposed to do,” explained Carlson.

We’re told they’ll be supporting ongoing combat operations there.

This is the second deployment to Southwest Asia for Staff Sgt. Jazmine Thomas of Manchester.

“I feel much more confident. At first it’s very scary, especially leaving your family. This is the test. This is the ultimate test. You’ve been training all year for this. Now you’re going and you’re putting it to where it actually matters.”

She and her wife Ashley are familiar with the farewell.

“People say it gets easier, but it doesn’t,” said Ashley.

They try to make the best of it.

“I get the house to myself so I don’t have to worry about picking up after her,” said Ashley laughing.

These Connecticut residents risking their lives to protect our freedoms, and inspiring our future protectors.

“Yeah one day one day when I’m older,” said Tanner Carlson, who so looks up to his older brother.



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Travelers Showers Military Moms and Expectant Moms

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Before the Traveler’s Championship tees off Thursday, the organizers of the event continued a special tradition by honoring 40 new or soon-to-be military moms in the community.

As rain showers accompanied the day for golfers practicing on the green, “Operation Shower” hosted a baby shower indoors on the tournament grounds to celebrate military moms with a local connection.

Similar to finding your feel of a golf course in the rain, Samantha McClam, a member of the US Navy, said becoming a mother has its surprises.

“Everything is new,” McClam said.

McClam is a new mother to 1-month-old Emmett. He’s the first child for her and husband, also an active serviceman.

McClam says she’s still learning how to balance life with a newborn.

“It’s crazy how, with so little sleep, you can still get up and be so wide awake with him,” McClam said. “There’s just so much love.”

The under-the-sea theme was fitting for the forecast, while this appreciation honored women who sometimes swim alone.

Operation Shower’s mission allows families to leave the stresses of deployment at home as they celebrate those whose sacrifices affect the entire community.

“You feel appreciated to be honest. It’s really nice,” Mali Rivera, an expectant mother said on the shower.

Some of these women have been pulling double duty while their partners serve our country.

“He should be deploying soon,” McClam said on her husband.

As separation and deployment dates loom in the background, these mothers were able to focus on the support of the Connecticut community while inside the First Tee building.

Like the game of golf, tournament organizers and sponsors showed these locals that just like a great caddy, the company has their backs for when it rains and pours.



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McConnell on Slavery Reparations: Not 'a Good Idea'

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he opposed reparations for descendants of American slaves, arguing it would be hard to figure out who to compensate, NBC News reported

"I don't think reparations for something that happened 150 years ago when none of us currently living are responsible is a good idea," the Kentucky Republican told reporters. "We've tried to deal with our original sin of slavery by fighting a civil war, by passing landmark civil rights legislation. We've elected an African American president."

The reparations debate has become part of the 2020 presidential race.



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Trump Launches 2020 Campaign at Orlando Rally

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President Donald Trump officially announced his 2020 reelection campaign Tuesday at a rally in Orlando.

Manchester Students Fight to Change Their School Mascot

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A group of students in Manchester are fighting to have their school's mascot changed after they said it was offensive and they are holding a forum on Wednesday to get feedback from the community.

Manchester High School's mascot has been an Indian since 1949, but now students are pushing for a change. They are holding a community forum on Wednesday night and plan to propose changing the school's nickname from the Indians to the Red Hawks.

Manchester students have taken several steps since the Spring of 2018 including a student organized walkout in March of 2018.

A 2019 student survey revealed 14-percent opposed the change, 57-percent were in favor and 28-percent were neutral.

Manchester is not alone. Killingly High School's mascot is the Redmen. Earlier this month, two students approached the Killingly Board of Education about changing that.

School Superintendent Steve Rioux said the mascot has been question in the past, but at this point, it's too early to tell what will happen with this proposal.

Meanwhile, Manchester students reached out to Chris Newell of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for perspective. According to Newell, Native mascots "misrepresent and caricature a living, breathing set of multiple cultures, leading to stereotyping."

The community forum will be in Room 293 of the Freshman Center, which is on the Summit Street side of the high school. It is set to begin at 6 p.m.



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Celebrity Pro-Am Tees Off at Travelers Championship

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It's a busy day at the 2019 Travelers Championship in Cromwell on Wednesday.

The biggest event for fans to experience is the Celebrity Pro-Am.

All of the big PGA golfers like Bubba Watson, Justin Thomas and Phil Mickelson will be teeing off throughout the morning with celebrities.

The list of celebrities include NBA all-star Ray Allen, Emmy award-winning commentator Mike Gorman and actor George Lopez. For a full list of celebrities participating in the Celebrity Pro-Am, click here.

NBC Connecticut's Bob Maxon, Mike Hydeck and Caitlin Burchill will also be participating.

It's always a fun event for fans.

If you're traveling to TPC River Highlands on Wednesday, you will be directed to park in Lot B.

The lot opens at 6 a.m. and it's first come, first serve.

If you arrive early ,the walk is only a few minutes, but it can get up to 10 minutes long. Shuttles are provided.

You can buy your tickets before you come down on Travelers' website.

The Celebrity Pro-Am is just the beginning of what's expected to be a very competitive tournament this year.



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Driver Deliberately Mows Down Pregnant Woman, 2-Year-Old

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A Tennessee driver killed a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old son and injured two other people when he intentionally mowed them down Monday, according to police. 

William David Phillips, 33, first hit pedestrian Tillman Gunter, 61, before driving less than a mile and running over Sierra Wilson Cahoon, 30, and her son Nolan Cahoon, 2, according to a statement from the Jefferson City Police Department.

Officers arrived to find the mother, who was pregnant, and her son dead at the scene and Phillips' car lodged in a store in Jefferson City, about 30 miles east of Knoxville. An employee of the ornamental fish store was injured, NBC News reported.

Both that employee and Gunter were brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Phillips, of Jefferson City, was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder.



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Boaty McBoatface Makes Big Climate Discovery on 1st Mission

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The unmanned yellow submarine named Boaty McBoatface in a public vote in Britain three years ago discovered a link between Antarctic winds and rising sea temperatures, a significant climate change finding, on its first mission, NBC News reported.

Boaty collected water temperature, saltiness and turbulence data over 111.85 miles of mountainous underwater valleys that reached as deep as 2.5 miles. The information will help scientists predict how sea levels will rise in connection with climate change.

"The data from Boaty McBoatface gave us a completely new way of looking at the ocean," said Dr. Eleanor Frajka-Williams from the National Oceanography Centre in Southhampton, England.

The results of the three-day research, which took place in April 2017, were published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.



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Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Set a Fitness Routine

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Making time to exercise is not easy when you’re balancing work and a social life. Once you consider sweating, feeling sore, and running out of breath, working out may look less appealing. 

"There are all sorts of barriers to exercise, including expense, accessibility, and many jobs," Dr. Lee Stoner, an assistant professor of exercise science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, told NBC. "Today, the average American spends 55% of their waking time sedentary. Most jobs today require us to be sedentary in order to perform [our] duties."

Motivation is another challenge that prevents people from exercising.

"Intrinsic motivation has been positively associated with beginning and continuing an exercise plan," J.D. Freese, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, told NBC. "Accordingly, finding an exercise modality or activity that one likes is generally the biggest predictor of staying motivated to do it."

According to a survey conducted on May 30 by United Healthcare, you may also be more likely to exercise if your fitness routine takes place in a social environment, or financial incentives are involved.

Fifty seven percent of participants agreed that they would consistently participate in fitness if provided a social component, and 67% of respondents said that an incentive of as little as two dollars per day would motivate them to exercise for at least one hour.

Exercise also has many health benefits, which include reducing chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A study done at the University of British Columbia found that regular aerobic exercise boosts the size of the hippocampus, the area of the brain involved in learning and verbal memory. These results did not apply to resistance training, balance and muscle toning exercises.

"Physical activity affects every cell in the body and the benefits are innumerable, from efficient fuel utilization to increased circulation to healthy muscle growth and repair," Jennifer Sacheck, a professor of prevention and wellness, and chair of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Milken Institute of Public Health at the George Washington University, told NBC. "Regular exercise helps every part of the body work properly, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, neuromuscular systems—and it can even keep the brain fit."

2019 Exercise Trends:

In 2019, several trends have dominated the fitness world. Participating in these exercise options can increase your incentive to prioritize physical activity. The best part? Anyone regardless of age, gender, or activity level can take part.

  • Wearable technology:

Devices like Apple Watches and Fitbit allow you to track your physical activity, such as steps taken, calories burned and heart rate reached. Plus, these apps do more than just provide statistics on your daily activity level; they also promote healthy competition. Fitbit offers "challenges" that allow you and your step count to go head-to-head with friends and the greater community.

  • Group training:

A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health found that 95% of participants who started a weight loss program as a group completed it, while the completion rate for individuals was 76%. Another study explored the Kohler Effect on fitness training, found that individuals will maintain an exercise longer if competing against others who are participating in the same experience. 

Now, on-demand classes make it possible to get the experience of a group setting from your home. Peloton, a fitness company that is changing the possibilities of group workouts, offers thousands of virtual classes for cycling, running, walking, bootcamp, yoga, strength and stretching that can be accessed through the purchase of their bike or treadmill.

"People want to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles that stand in the way," a Peloton spokesperson told NBC. "We aimed to eliminate them by bringing studio-style, group fitness classes home and offering access to the motivation, power and intensity of these classes at a more convenient location and on your own time."

  • High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT):

This type of exercise allows you to "get a lot of bang for your buck," according to Fifer. The training entails alternating between short periods of anaerobic exercise and less intense recovery periods—for example, three minutes on, 30 seconds rest. HIIT can use any type of cardio workout, such as running, versa climbing, jumping rope, or rowing.

Barry’s Bootcamp, a strength and cardio interval fitness experience, offers a HIIT workout class that alternates muscle focus.

"[Offering classes that target different areas of the body helps] to ensure balance and proper time to recover," Chris Hudson, Barry’s Bootcamp instructor and chief curriculum lead, told NBC. "Class will elevate your heart rate, increase lean body mass and raise metabolic rate up to 15%…we help people work hard and feel good, and provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful space to come [to] over and over again."

  • Yoga

While yoga was popular before 2019, recent research has introduced more psychological and physical benefits tied to this practice. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, studies have shown that yoga has improved several aspects of wellness, which include stress management, mental and emotional help, sleep, balance, and promoting healthy eating and activity habits.

CorePower, the largest privately owned yoga chain in the country, offers a variety of classes to balance the body and mind. Their Yoga Sculpt Class also features strength training with weights and cardio to boost metabolism and build lean muscle.

"Our classes range in challenge, flow and style to fit every experience level and are designed to fire up your strength, increase your flexibility and build your core," Chief Yoga Officer Heather Peterson told NBC. "Our combination of a killer workout, mindfulness, a true sense of community in our studios, and our passionate teachers are what keep students coming back to their mats."

The benefits of the class go beyond the physical.

"All of our class formats help people reduce stress and find focus on and off their mat," Peterson said. "Students share they have less stress and are often able to take on larger life projects or new directions. Mentally, the practice creates growth through stronger relationships and balance in their work and life."

How You Can Stay in Shape this Summer (and Year-Round):

When it comes to exercising, the options are widespread. If you are not ready to make a financial commitment to a gym or class, there are plenty of free or lower cost activities to try. What’s more, the introduction of fitness apps has even made it possible to make money for exercising. Here are some ideas to boost your heart rate and make you sweat:

  • Download a fitness app and follow their workouts

Whether you are interested in taking virtual yoga classes, or finding a guided workout catered towards your fitness level, there are options for you.

Apps like Nike+ Training Club offer more than 100 free guided workout videos available for all fitness levels. There is also Strava, an exercise tracker, fitness community, and activity log for runners and cyclists, where you can compare your times on certain routes to others. You can complement your workout with food and sleep tracking apps to ensure that you maintain your health routine outside of exercise.

If these choices are not motivating, earning money for exercising may add a layer of incentive. Apps like Lympo allow you to make money by going on walks, while Charity Miles donates money to a charity of your choice for each mile you move.

  • Go for a run or walk outside

However, you don’t need an app, a class, or fancy equipment to get in shape. According to Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Association for Applied Sport Psychology Executive Board Member Angie Fifer, the best thing to do is "start TODAY."

"It’s so easy to keep putting exercise off until tomorrow or some date in the future," Fifer said to NBC. "Get up and go for a 10-minute walk. Motivation can also be affected by a fear of what others think about us, or that we might be judged or ridiculed. When it comes to exercising, though, most everyone is worried about their own exercise and don’t have any more energy to worry about what someone else is doing. And besides—it’s your journey, not theirs, so don’t let what someone else might think get in your way."

  • Establish a routine that you can maintain

Also important is building an exercise schedule that is sustainable. Going for an hour run one day and then taking the rest of the week off will not be beneficial. Instead, begin by exercising 30 minutes each day, and increase your activity level from there. 

"Exercise should be thought of as a life-long experience, not a temporary fix," Dr. Stoner said.

Leading a healthy life does not end with exercise. Also important is getting enough sleep and eating well.

  • Think of exercise as an investment, not a chore 

It does pay to invest in exercise. A study conducted by Harvard University found that medical costs fall by approximately $3.27 for every dollar spent on wellness programs.

According to Sacheck, prioritizing exercise and engaging in it long enough will help unmotivated individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.

"Find something that you love, find someone that you would love to do it with," Sacheck said. "Make it your natural 'default'--just like brushing or teeth or making dinner--it is a regular part of your day. Know that all forms of movement contribute to overall health and well-being."



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Connecticut is 16th ‘Happiest’ State: Survey

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The website 24/7 Wall St. has ranked states by how happy residents are and Connecticut is ranked 16 this year.

The “Happiest States in America” rankings are based on the the 2019 Gallup Well-Being Index, according to 247wallst.com, which said the report is “intended to capture how people feel about their lives and what they experience on a daily basis.”

The states deemed “happiest” are Hawaii and Wyoming.

A news release from 24/7 Wall St. says the rankings are based on five categories: social relationships, financial security, relationship to community, physical health and career prospects.

Connecticut ranked highest, 60.2 percent, for adults who like what they do every day and third highest, at 43 percent, for adults in near perfect physical health.

The state ranks 13th highest, 47.2 percent, for adults who learned or do something interesting every day and 11th highest, 60.3 percent, for adults who get positive energy from friends and family every day.

The state’s violent crime rate, 228 per 100,000 people, ranks 18th highest.

See the full report online here. 

20 Happiest States in America

  1. Hawaii
  2. Wyoming
  3. Alaska
  4. Montana
  5. Utah
  6. Colorado
  7. Vermont
  8. Delaware
  9. South Dakota
  10. North Dakota
  11. New Hampshire
  12. Minnesota
  13. Washington
  14. California
  15. Arizona
  16. Connecticut
  17. Massachusetts
  18. Nebraska
  19. Nevada
  20. Florida


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Man, Woman Seriously Injured in Double Shooting on I-91S in Hartford

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State police are investigating a double shooting that happened on Interstate 91 south in Hartford and left a man and a woman with serious injuries on Wednesday morning.

According to police, a 40-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were shot on Interstate 91 south between exits 33 and 32 shortly before 4 a.m. After they were shot, they got off of the highway and their empty vehicle was found on Windsor Street in Hartford. The vehicle had heavy gunfire damage to it.

The man, who was driving, was shot at least four times and the woman was shot once, officials said. They were taken to St. Francis Hospital by a private vehicle. 

Their injuries are considered serious, but are non-life threatening at this time, authorities added.

State police briefly closed Interstate 91 southbound between exits 33 and 32 in Hartford in connection to the shooting, but it has since reopened. Detectives said they found evidence of gunfire on the highway.

Delays of over four miles were reported in the area.

State police are investigating.

It is unclear if this was an incident of road rage or if the man and the woman were targeted.



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Trains Stuck in Tunnel, Power Issues Plague NY Penn Traffic

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NJ Transit trains on a number of rail lines are experiencing delays of up to an hour due to ongoing major power issues that forced service suspensions in and out of New York Penn Station Wednesday morning.

"NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line service has resumed with delays up to 60 minutes following earlier Amtrak power issues. Midtown Direct service has resumed to Penn Station New York," the agency tweeted.

The latest development comes after NJ Transit announced trains resumed with delays and then, mere minutes later, it resuspended service of a number of trains.

The FDNY confirmed that three trains are stuck in a tunnel on the New Jersey side as of just before 11 a.m., adding that no injuries were reported.

Amtrak acknowledged there had been an overhead wire issue but said power had been restored as of 10:45 a.m. The agency said that Amtrak trains in and out of NY Penn Station are expecting 60 to 90 minute delays.

Social media was full of widespread complaints from riders that they were stuck without power in and near tunnels. 

"All power out, getting hot," former Morris County Prosecutor Bob Bianchi tweeted.

NJ Transit tweeted that PATH will cross honor NJ Transit rail tickets and passes at Hoboken, Newark Penn station and 33rd St. NJ Transit bus and private carriers will cross honor NJ Transit rail tickets and passes.

For the latest transit updates, see the tweets below.

Route 15 South in Stratford Reopens After Vehicle Fire

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Route 15 south in Stratford has reopened after a vehicle fire closed part of it on Wednesday morning.

According to Connecticut Department of Transportation, the right lane of Route 15 south between exits 53 and 52 was closed. It has since reopened.

Delays were reported in the area.

There is no word if anyone was injured in the vehicle fire.



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Natural Gas Leak in Vernon Apartment Under Control

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A natural gas leak at an apartment complex in Vernon prompted some evacuations on Wednesday afternoon but the leak is under control and it is safe for residents to return.

Police said a contractor hit a gas connection on the side of a building at The Mansions at Hockanum Crossing on Hockanum Boulevard.

One building was affected and emergency crews are clearing the scene. 

No injuries were reported.



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Trump Details Plans for 'Salute to America' July 4 Celebration in DC

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The Trump administration has released long-awaited details on "Salute to America," months after promising an expanded celebration in Washington, D.C., featuring the president himself.

President Donald Trump will host an hour-long event at the Lincoln Memorial, but many of D.C.'s longstanding Independence Day traditions are set to remain the same.

In past years, presidents have often bowed out of July Fourth festivities in the nation's capital, but it appears Trump plans to take center stage at one new event.

"Salute to America," which Trump will lead in honoring the U.S. military, is scheduled 6:30-7:30 p.m. on July 4, according to a release from the Department of the Interior. There will be music, military demonstrations and flyovers, organizers say.

“There is no more appropriate place to celebrate the anniversary of American independence than among the Nation’s monuments on the National Mall and the memorials to the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 243 years,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt.

Keeping with tradition are the National Independence Day Parade, A Capitol Fourth concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol building and a fireworks display. These events remain largely unchanged from years past.

The Independence Day celebrations start 11:45 a.m. with the parade. Bands, military units, fife and drum corps and more groups will march down the familiar parade route on Constitution Avenue between 7th-17th Streets NW.

The event featuring Trump, "Salute to America," opens its gates at 3:30 p.m. It's unclear what kind of security will be present.

"A Capitol Fourth Concert" is set to begin at 8 p.m. with "an all-star salute of the best in American entertainment." John Stamos is set to host performances by Carole King, Sesame Street, Lindsey Stirling and Vanessa Williams.

A fireworks display is set to cap things off around sunset. Organizers promise a great view from much of D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Trump first announced this patriotic bash in February, after facing foiled plans for a military parade in the vein of France's Bastille Day celebrations.

He again invited the public to Washington for "something big" as he rallied for his reelection bid in Orlando on Tuesday.

"We're going to have hundreds of thousands of people, we're going to celebrate America," he said. "On July Fourth, in Washington, D.C., come on down, we're going to have a big day. Bring your flags, bring those flags. Bring those American flags," he said.

With just about two weeks until the Fourth of July, however, D.C. officials and even senators were pushing the president for more details.

On Tuesday, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall and Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy signed onto a letter pushing the U.S. Department of the Interior to release specific information.

"We are deeply troubled that the President's involvement at the event will turn the longstanding, non-partisan celebration into a de facto campaign rally conducted at the taxpayer expense that will serve to further divide rather than unify the nation," the letter, which was posted on Sen. Udall's Twitter page, read.

The senators listed 14 questions about the basics, including the nature of the events, whether it will be ticketed, how much it would cost and who would pay.

Many of those questions were not answered Wednesday when the Department of the Interior posted the event schedule. It's still not clear how much the expanded event will cost nor where the money is coming from.

Organizers say more event details will be released in late June.

The National Park Service previously confirmed that D.C.'s fireworks would be moved away from the Lincoln Memorial to West Potomac Park. Both those areas, plus many other parts of the National Mall and Tidal Basin, have been reserved by NPS for events that day, a spokesperson confirmed.

Moving the fireworks allows some of the monuments to stay open before and during the display. In previous years, the area around the Reflecting Pool would close for about 10 days for set up and take-down.

“For the first time in many years, the World War II Memorial and areas around the Reflecting Pool will be open for the public to enjoy a stunning fireworks display and an address by our Commander-in-Chief. We are excited to open these new areas so that more visitors may experience this year’s Independence Day celebration in our nation’s capital," Sec. Bernhardt said.

Here's what we do know about A Capitol Fourth and where to see fireworks around the nation's capital for Independence Day.

Stay with News4 for updates.



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2 Hospitalized After Crash Into Norwalk CVS

Recalling 'Civility,' Biden Touts Work With Segregationists

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Former Vice President Joe Biden cited his experience working with two segregationist senators from the South in the 1970s and '80s while longing for the "civility" the Senate had back then, NBC News reported.

Biden mentioned Sens. James Eastland of Mississippi and Herman Talmadge of Georgia, Democrats who opposed desegregation, during a fundraiser at a New York City hotel Tuesday, saying that, when they served in the Senate together, senators worked together even if they had differing views.

"At least there was some civility. We got things done," he said. "We didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done. We got it finished. But today, you look at the other side and you're the enemy. Not the opposition — the enemy."

The comment drew quick backlash. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is also vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, noted on Twitter that "Eastland thought my multiracial family should be illegal," while fellow 2020 contender Sen. Cory Booker, who is African American, said Biden was wrong to use the senators as as examples of how to bring our country together."



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Hamden Man Accused of Stabbing Wallingford Man During Argument

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Hamden police have arrested a local man who is accused of stabbing a Wallingford man during an argument. 

Police said they responded to Towne House Road in Hamden around 11 p.m. Tuesday to investigate reports of a stabbing and found a 37-year-old Wallingford man lying on the ground with two stab wounds. 

Police said he had been stabbed on the forearm and wrist and he was transported to a local hospital. 

The victim had gotten into an argument with a resident, 35-year-old James Jansen, and Jansen stabbed him several times with a knife, according to a news release from police. 

Jansen was charged with assault in the first degree. 

He was held on a $5,000.00 bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on July 3.

Yale Offers Space to Shorten Election Day Registration Lines

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Last Election Day, long lines for same-day voter registration at New Haven City Hall caused such chaos some people were unable to vote. 

The city experienced similar problems in previous years. Now they’re looking for solutions. NBC Connecticut has learned that Yale University is offering a space on campus to help shorten those long lines and prevent future problems.

“Our overall goal is to have students be engaged in the city in which they live,” said Burgwell Howard, associate vice president of Student Life for Yale College.

But time ran out for some Yale students who lined up to register and vote in November 2018. Rules require voters to be registered by 8 p.m. Being in line by that time doesn't guarantee a vote.

"There were frustrations I think from the city’s standpoint in just dealing with the workload and the volume," Howard said, "but also from students who really want to participate in the election.”

Howard is the point person working with New Haven's election task force to find a solution.

“So it would be a great way to take some of the pressure off City Hall,” he said.

Dwight Hall may be part of the solution.

"It is really our campus hub for civic engagement,” Howard said of the space on Yale's Old Campus that city election officials will visit next week. “(To) see if it meets the requirements they have from a technological standpoint and space standpoint, but for students this is a space that they frequent.”

Former student Matt Jaffe has voted absentee in his home state, but said he likes the idea of making voting more accessible on campus.

“People of my generation see it as this huge hurdle to just like figure it out," Jaffe said of voter registration. "It's not somethings that’s just one click on a smart phone.”

There are ongoing efforts to educate students about elections deadlines, Howard said.

“Yale has partnered with Turbo Votes once again to help electronically help students register and figure out where they’re supposed to participate,” he said.

So maybe during upcoming Election Days, students won't be left waiting in line without casting a vote.



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Trumbull Brothers Give Signature Tips at the Travelers Championship

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It was an exciting day at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell Wednesday as pro golfers, celebrities and fans hit the green.

The biggest names in golf will tee off in the first round of the Travelers Championship Thursday, but Wednesday was all about having some fun for the Celebrity Pro-Am.

Two Trumbull brothers collected lots of signatures of pro players throughout the day.

This is their second year attending the event, so they have mastered the art of getting an autograph.

“You’ve got to know their tee times, where they’re going to be and you’ve got to be kind to them. Respectfully ask them and use their last names and say ‘Mr.’ and you’ll always get a signature,” 13-year-old Nick said.

Both Nick and Evan got signatures from pro-golfers including Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson and Tony Finau.

The brothers plan to showcase their signed hats in their basement when they get home.



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