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Trump Commutes Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's Sentence
Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentence has been commuted. After months of speculation, President Donald Trump announced the decision as he prepared to board Air Force One Tuesday. “Yes, we commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich,” Trump said. “He served eight years in jail, a long time. He seems like a very nice person – don’t know him.” Trump...
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49ers Suspend Broadcaster Tim Ryan After Controversial Lamar Jackson Comment
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended broadcaster Tim Ryan after his comments about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week.
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Patients Sue Northern Indiana Hospital Over Possible Disease Exposure
More than 1,000 surgical patients are suing a northern Indiana hospital after being notified that a sterilization failure could have exposed them to deadly infections.
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Amazon Workers in Germany Stage Strike on Black Friday
Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer. Union ver.di said Friday that the walkouts began overnight at six distribution centers across the country, with some due to last until Tuesday. Union representative Orhan Akman said Amazon staff want...
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Lawmakers Call for More Oversight as MDC Proposes Rate Hike
The Metropolitan District, which provides water to a dozen cities and towns in the Hartford area, is asking for another rate increase from users, blaming lower revenue and higher costs.
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HP Rejects $33.5 Billion Takeover Offer From Xerox
HP Inc. says its board has rejected a roughly $33.5 billion takeover offer from Xerox.
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Family: France's Catherine Deneuve Hospitalized With Stroke
Her family says French cinematic icon Catherine Deneuve has had a mild stroke while filming her latest movie.
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Homestead Child Migrant Detention Facility Shutting Down
The Trump administration is shutting down one of the largest U.S. facilities for child migrants that had come under intense criticism from advocates and lawmakers.
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Cheshire Public Schools Warn of Donation Scam
Cheshire school officials are warning the public that someone posing as a representative of the district targeting local businesses for donations.
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Cheshire Schools District Warns About Fake Money Request
Cheshire Public Schools are warning residents about calls being received by businesses in Cheshire asking for money to benefit the school.
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French Bulldog Owners Sue Dog Walking Company Over Pet's Death
The owners of a 10 1/2-year-old French bulldog are suing a West Hollywood-based dog walking company after their pet was run over by an SUV in March and later died of its injuries, allegedly due to the inattentiveness of its walker.
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Aurora Survivors Urge ‘Joker' Studio to Support Gun Control
Alarmed by violence depicted in trailers for the upcoming movie “Joker,” some survivors of the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting are asking distributor Warner Bros. to commit to gun control causes.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Alleges in Court Cardi B Was a Gang Member
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine said Cardi B was a gang member while testifying under oath Thursday as part of a case against two alleged members of a Brooklyn street gang, NBC News reported. 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, said under cross-examination that Cardi B was also a member of the notorious Bloods gang, according to the New York Daily...
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Former NASCAR Driver Killed in Single-Engine Plane Crash
Modified stock car great Michael Stefanik has been killed in a single-engine plane crash. He was 61. State police say the crash happened Sunday afternoon in Sterling near the Rhode Island state line. They say the single-engine, single-seat Aerolite 103 took off from the Riconn Airport in Coventry, Rhode Island, and had been turning back toward the airfield when it...
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People in Milford Gather on September 11th Anniversary
Community members gathered outside Live Oaks School in Milford on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Elicker Claims Victory Over Harp in New Haven Mayoral Primary
Former alderman Justin Elicker’s claimed victory over incumbent Mayor Toni Harp in New Haven’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday.
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Bronin Claims Victory in Hartford ‘s Mayoral Democratic Primary
Mayor Luke Bronin claimed victory in Hartford’s Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday night.
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North Carolina Judges Toss Maps, Slam Gerrymandering in Stinging Ruling
A panel of three judges in North Carolina threw out the state’s legislative district maps on Tuesday, ruling that the maps were such an extreme partisan gerrymander that they violated the state constitution, NBC News reports. Lawmakers’ partisan intent in drawing the maps, the “surgical precision” with which they were executed, and the distinct advantage the maps gave to Republicans...
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3 Hartford Mayoral Candidates Face Off on Debate Stage
Primary day is less than two weeks away and in Hartford, Mayor Luke Bronin is battling for a second term.
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LA Women File Lawsuits Against Breast Implant Maker Over Cancer Risks
Two lawsuits were filed against Allergan Wednesday related to its line of Biocell textured breast implants, which are the subject of a worldwide recall, alleging a failure to warn of cancer risks.