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"White Student Union" Leader's Patrols Spark Racism Charges

A plan to have unarmed students patrolling the campus of Towson University in Maryland on foot has sparked accusations of racism.  The planned patrols are the brainchild of senior Mathew Heimbach, who...

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Miss Porter’s Teacher Charged With Sex Assault of Student

A male teacher and coach at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School for girls in Farmington has been arrested, and charged with three counts of sex assault and the charges state that the victim is a...

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Supporting Gay Marriage with Beer Cans, Cake and Grumpy Cat

The Human Rights Campaign's logo supporting same-sex marriage, a pink equal sign inside a red square, went viral on Tuesday and turned into a meme by Wednesday morning. HRC originally posted the...

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Fire at Bloomfield Apartment Complex

Dozens of firefighters responded to a a fire at 84 Barry Circle in Bloomfield Wednesday morning. Crews from Bloomfield, Blue Hills and Windsor were called to the Windsor Crossing Apartment Community...

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Senator Joins Nutritionist’s Battle With Monster

A U.S. Senator is getting involved in a dispute a Connecticut nutritionist has with Monster Energy Drinks. Dr. Deborah Kennedy, of Guilford, runs Build Healthy Kids and recently received a...

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Priest Accused of Meth Dealing Due in Court Next Week

A Connecticut Roman Catholic priest accused of taking selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine will plead guilty to one charge against him. Msg. Kevin Wallin, the 61-year-old...

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The Future of Car Gadgets: What Comes After the Vacuum

On Tuesday night, Honda revealed that its new Odyssey would feature a vacuum cleaner built into the vehicle. No longer will you have to struggle with dust busters, cigarette lighter adapters, extension...

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NYC Restaurant Lures Customers With Kangaroo Meat

A New York City restaurant that serves burgers, sliders and steaks made with kangaroo meat says the marsupial meat is a hit with customers, DNAinfo.com reports. The Thirsty Koala co-owner and chef...

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Rallies Planned on “National Day to Demand Action”

A group of mayors united to keep illegal guns out of dangerous hands has proclaimed Thursday a “National Day to Demand Action,” and it is urging residence to call on Congress to vote on legislation to...

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Patriots to Hold Youth Football Clinic in Newtown

The New England Patriots are coming to Connecticut in May to honor Newtown and hold a one-day free youth clinic on May 18. "Our hearts broke for the Newtown community and their families as we learned...

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Man Arrested After Throwing Dinner at McDonald’s Worker

Fairfield police have arrested a 55-year-old local man accused of throwing a sandwich at a McDonald’s employee because he did not like how it was made. Police received a 911 call at 9:47 p.m. to...

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“Jesus” Stomp Just the Latest Bizarre Teachable Moment

When a Florida Atlantic University professor ordered students to stomp on a piece of paper with the word "Jesus" written on it, he joined a growing list of classroom  instructors with unconventional...

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As Tourney Resumes, Florida is Center of Basketball Universe

In a state where the Miami Heat seem unbeatable and both the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators are in the Sweet Sixteen, the hottest basketball team around is one most people hadn't heard of a week...

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Bill for Comped Olive Garden Meal Goes Viral

A family who ate at Olive Garden over the weekend received a sweet surprise at the end of their meal that would put a slice of tiramisu to shame. The popular chain restaurant gave a man and his family...

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Ashley Judd Won't Run for Senate in 2014

Sen. Ashley Judd? Not anytime soon. The actress has passed on a much-rumored run for Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, she confirmed Wednesday. Judd, a long-time Democrat and outspoken...

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Newtown Shooting Search Warrants to be Released Thursday

Newtown will once again confront that horrible December day on Thursday as search warrants are released. They could provide a glimpse into the world of 20 year old Adam Lanza. "I don't know if it...

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Phil Jackson's Mysterious First Tweet Has Followers Split

First the pope, now Phil Jackson. The legendary coach has taken to Twitter, and following an introduction to the Twitterverse by his fiancee (and Lakers executive vice president) Jeanie Buss, he's now...

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4th Torrington Football Player Charged With Sex Assault

A total of 4 players on the Torrington High School football team have now been arrested and linked to a sexual assault case.  The most recent arrest came Wednesday morning, and police said the suspect...

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State Fair of Texas Fires Bill Brag, Voice of Big Tex

Big Tex, the towering statue and an iconic symbol of the State Fair of Texas, is getting a new voice. The State Fair of Texas said that it decided Tuesday to not renew the contract of Bill Bragg, who...

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Burned Body Found in West Haven

A burned body was found in West Haven on Wednesday afternoon and police are investigating. People who were walking near the West River canoe launch off of Boston Post Road found the body around 3:15...

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