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Dead dog found dumped along side of road in Connecticut
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. Coventry police are investigating after a dog was found dead and dumped on the side of the road….
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Connecticut collector discovers 800-year-old musical transcripts hidden in books
A Ridgefield man is collaborating with a team of academics to learn more about history and music after discovering Medieval musical manuscripts that are 800 years old. Hundreds of books surround Nicholas Alexander in his Ridgefield home. “It’s just nice to have them as old friends,” Alexander said. Many, found on hidden shelves in secondhand bookstores, are centuries old. A…
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Fallen Hartford, Conn. police detective's surviving partner, family honor his memory at funeral
There is heartbreak in Hartford, after fallen Hartford Police Detective Robert “Bobby Garten” is laid to rest. The 34-year-old was killed in the line of duty last week when his cruiser was struck by a car fleeing a separate traffic stop. With heavy hearts, hundreds of police officers from across Connecticut congregated at the XL Center in downtown Hartford on…
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Finger prick blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, research shows
Researchers say the finger prick would be quick and non-invasive, and samples could be taken at home, then easily transported for testing.
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Mashantucket Pequot, Foxwoods Leaders Break Ground on $300 Million Great Wolf Lodge
A multi-million-dollar project could bring a big economic boost to Connecticut, including hundreds of new jobs. Great Wolf Lodge is opening a new resort and waterpark adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino. The project is officially underway after a groundbreaking Wednesday, and renderings just released offer a glimpse at the development. “This is a development that’s decades in the making,...
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DNA Test Reveals Connecticut Woman's Best Friend Is Actually Her Sister
Two friends who worked alongside each other at a Connecticut restaurant made a remarkable discovery: DNA testing revealed they are biological sisters
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Sandy Hook Victim Families Speak Out After Verdict in Alex Jones Case
Family members of the victims in the 2012 shooting are reacting to the verdict saying they have been waiting nearly a decade for this outcome.
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Yale Researchers Predict COVID-19 Endemic Phase Will Happen in 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic first started, there were so many unanswered questions. Now more than two years in, there are still a lot of mysteries surrounding the ever-evolving virus. The newest subvariant, BA.5, is more contagious than ever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is the dominant variant in the U.S. The subvariant appears to be...
