To help keep you informed on the most shared and talked about stories, each Saturday and Sunday we'll revisit 5 stories from the previous week, including the most recent updates.
Puppies With Parvo
Wolcott animal rescue "Tails of Courage" is under investigation after accusations they adopted out sick puppies. Wolcott Police now believe three puppies have died from canine parvovirus and others are fighting for their lives. See more on the investigation here.
Sharks on the Shoreline
In recent years there has been an increase in shark sightings in New England. While beachgoers aren't too happy to be sharing the waters with great whites, the rise in shark sightings is actually something of a success story, and it's up to us to find a way to co-exist. Learn more here.
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'Go Back': Trump Tweets at Congresswomen of Color
Defiant in the face of widespread criticism, President Donald Trump renewed his belligerent call on Monday for four Democratic congresswomen of color to get out of the U.S. "right now," cementing his position as the most willing U.S. leader in generations to stoke the discord that helped send him to the White House. See more on Trump's tweets and how others are reacting here.
Changing Asylum Rules
Earlier this week the Trump Administration enacted a new rule that makes asylum-seekers at the southern border ineligible for asylum if they crossed other countries on their way to the U.S. and did not apply for protection elsewhere. One woman who has been granted asylum and is living in Connecticut worries that the change will keep her children out of reach. See more on her story here.
Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
A Connecticut man who is suspected of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from a park in Massachusetts and sexually assaulting her in Thompson has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint in connection with the case. The arrest comes after DNA from cigarette butts linked him to the case, according to the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. Learn more about the case here.
