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33 min ago | KESQ-TV Palm Desert

Feds probing Connecticut train crash

Train service in the busy New York-to-New Haven corridor may be restricted for days as officials investigate Friday's rush-hour collision of two trains in Connecticut -- an incident that sent dozens to hospitals -- officials said Saturday.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Government

33 min ago | WRIC-TV Richmond

Probe Begins After Connecticut Commuter Trains Crash

Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Richard Blumenthal

33 min ago | WNYT NewsChannel 13

70 hospitalized after commuter train crash in Conn.

Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, Connecticut Government

2 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

Remains are missing ECSU student's

The human remains found in the woods in Trumbull Friday morning are that of missing Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah Marie Wiley, State Police said Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Eastern Connecticut State University

11 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

Ken Dixon: Legislature 2013 heads for the eggs-it

After all, the 2013 legislative session is not going to be measured by the number of "studies" that will gather dust in the Legislative Library , or its bold initiative on the chicken crisis.

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Related Topix: Guns, Connecticut Government

Fri May 17, 2013

The Beaumont Enterprise

Nearly 50 injured as Conn. commuter trains collide

Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, Fairfield, CT

Mansfield Today

Statewide art contest includes four students from Mansfield

For the 2013 Secretary of the State's annual poster contest, Secretary Merrill honored 40 students - selected from a field of more than 500 entrants from nearly 50 participating elementary schools - for their posters depicting acts of good citizenship happening in their community.

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Related Topix: Hartford, CT, Haddam, CT, Norwalk, CT

Examiner.com

2013 Memorial Day parades in Connecticut

Sunday, May 26th at 2pm the Memorial Day parade in Ansonia will begin at Nolan Field.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Ansonia, CT, Cheshire, CT, Derby, CT

The Miami Herald

Conn. lawmakers seek federal funds for Newtown

Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are attempting to secure federal funds to help Newtown build a new elementary school after last year's massacre - and they say senators owe the residents after failing to support legislation that would have expanded background checks for certain gun purchases.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Elizabeth Esty, US House of Representatives, Senator Chris Murphy, Connecticut Government

Connecticut Post

Divers search ponds for missing student

A state police SUV is stuck in the mud while attempting to trailer out a state police dive boat following a search for missing ECSU student Alyssiah Marie Wiley in Bunnell's Pond in Bridgeport, Conn.

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Related Topix: Bridgeport, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University

Thu May 16, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

MTC School of Performing Arts Begins Lucky Stiff Tonight

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of Performing Arts presents "Lucky Stiff," a zany, offbeat, and very funny murder mystery farce from the creators of "Ragtime" and "Once on This Island" on Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 18 at 2pm at the Theatre Artists Workshop, 5 Gregory Blvd in Norwalk, CT.

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Related Topix: Norwalk, CT

Connecticut Post

House bill would provide some tax credit transparency, Lembo says

Many Connecticut residents and business operators have demanded information about how the state awards millions of dollars in tax breaks, grants and loans to companies, hoping to lure them to the state or dissuade them from leaving, and state Comptroller Kevin Lembo is optimistic that a bill in the General Assembly will quell their doubts.

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Related Topix: Fairfield County, CT, Bethel, CT, Wilton, CT, Danbury, CT

Boston.com

Conn. Registrars push for election-related bills

Dozens of Registrars of Voters from across Connecticut are gathering at the state Capitol complex in Hartford to discuss proposed legislation affecting elections.

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Related Topix: Connecticut Government

State of Connecticut

State Police Investigate Hartford Police Shooting

On 05/15/13, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Hartford Police Officers responded to a reported disturbance at 24 Heath Street in Hartford.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

New York Daily News

Conn. guv meets with Bloomberg on gun control

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy stopped by City Hall Wednesday and held a closed-door strategy session on gun control with Mayor Bloomberg .

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Related Topix: Connecticut Government

Naugatuck Daily News

Crisco supports bill to protect consumers after storms

Just pick the golfers you think will finish 1st through 10th for each of the tournaments.

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Related Topix: Connecticut Government, Weather, Home Listing, Home

Naugatuck Daily News

Zupkus opposes scheduled gas tax increase

Just pick the golfers you think will finish 1st through 10th for each of the tournaments.

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StamfordPlus.com

Connecticut Medicaid, ConnPACE Programs

Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government in a $500 million settlement with Ranbaxy, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer based in India, Attorney General George Jepsen, Chief State's Attorney Kevin T. Kane and Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced today.

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Related Topix: Connecticut Government, Medicaid, Health

Wed May 15, 2013

Columbia Today

Flags half staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has directed that U.S. and Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff today in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Dan Malloy, US Governors

WTNH

Bill sets rules for two-for-one sales

Connecticut consumers who miss out on getting a free item from a "two-for-one sale" may receive a second chance.

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Related Topix: Connecticut Government

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