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American Idol 2019 Recap: Grand Finale Highlights and Winner!
A teenager from Louisiana took home the title of American Idol. Three contestants battled it out on stage Sunday night. Here's ABC's Danya Bacchus with...
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AP Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged
Wedding bells are in the future for actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost of "Saturday Night Live."
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'Game of Thrones' finale recap: What happened in 'The Iron Throne'
So it's come to this -- the very last episode of "Game of Thrones." The 73rd and final installment of HBO's massive fantasy epic premiered Sunday night,...
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Stretch Your Dollar: 3 reasons to get travel insurance
We are a week away from the unofficial start of summer and as you plan your vacations you may be wondering if you should get travel insurance.
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4 Americans die in small plane crash in Honduras
Four Americans have died after a small plane plummeted into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Honduras, according to the U.S. State Department.
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Bomb hits tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids, wounds 17
A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Sunday near the Giza Pyramids, wounding at least 17 people including tourists, Egyptian officials said.
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Monday is National Rescue Dog Day!
May 20 is a special kind of Monday in 2019 because it's National Rescue Dog Day!
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Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face 'end'
President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket...
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New Haven County News
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- Shelton officer rescues residents in Sunday house fire
- Road closures in New Haven expected for Yale commencement on Monday
- Sen. Blumenthal, Congresswoman DeLauro to reintroduce Debris Act
- Committee honors fallen veterans in Waterbury with special tribute
- New Haven police investigate bar stabbing, victim in critical condition
- FD: Water rescue underway at Lighthouse Point Park
- Naugatuck 5K looks to empower girls
Storm Team 8 Weather Headlines
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Tornado damage in New Haven County still being repaired one year later
Destructive, powerful storms. Connecticut caught in the crosshairs.
Read More » - Reflecting on Connecticut tornadoes 1 year later
- Today's Connecticut Forecast
- Passing storm and high humidity for Monday
- Connecticut experiencing high pollen counts this week
- Hurricane hunters soar into storms to collect crucial data
- 'Hurricane Watch: The Path to Preparedness' weather special
- Connecticut River continues to overflow its banks
Politics
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- Trump tells anti-abortion activists to stay united for 2020
- Capitol Report 'After Hours:' Former Congressman Shays talks 2020 election for CT GOP
- Capitol Report: Blumenthal shares thoughts on 2020 presidential candidates
- Capitol Report: What Alabama's new abortion law could mean for Connecticut
- Capitol Report: Lamont tries to rally Dems behind toll plan
- Capitol Report: Dems unclear on Lamont's toll plan, awaiting federal approval
- Joe Biden to unveil plan to unify the country
Health
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- Giant spoon sculpture highlights opioid crisis
- Study: Fruit juice can cause health problems and increase chance of death
- Missouri's GOP-led Legislature passes 8-week abortion ban
- Doctors prepare for possible overdoses with summer concerts on the horizon
- First ever WHO guidelines to navigate dementia risks
- FDA: Tattoo inks recalled for containing harmful microorganisms
- News 8 On Call - Common questions about osteoporosis
Hartford County News
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- Officials to announce H.O.P.E initiative aimed at opioid prevention and education
- Hundreds come out for 'Walk MS 2019' in West Hartford
- West Hartford business hosts ice cream social for dogs
- Missing 12-year-old Hartford girl found safe
- Two injured, dozens displaced following fire in Hartford
- One person suffers injuries after car vs moped accident in Manchester
- Goodnight, Goats: Southington farm needs your help getting goats ready for bed
Crime
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- New Haven police investigate bar stabbing, victim in critical condition
- VIDEO: Florida suspect jumps into police car, allegedly hits 140 mph before getting caught
- 1 dead, 8 others shot at Alabama graduation party
- PD: Expelled student arrested for threat to Plainfield High School
- Man who snatched rare coins from North Haven church found
- Fifth defendant pleads guilty in fake marriage scam
- Connecticut man arrested twice within 24 hours for alleged violation of protective order
Regional News
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- Digital billboard catches fire in Times Square
- Giant spoon sculpture highlights opioid crisis
- New Haven woman found dead in Massachusetts
- Historic JFK terminal gets new life as luxury hotel
- Mother, daughter immigrants from Colombia graduate college together
- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to announce his 2020 presidential bid
- Helicopter goes down in Hudson River; pilot OK
Unusual Stories
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- Search continues for body missing from Hamden cemetery
- Try the world's most expensive coffee for $75 per cup
- South Carolina firefighter rescues puppy, then adopts him
- Thursday is National Lost Sock Memorial Day
- Farmer enrolls sheep in public schools to protest closure
- McDonald's Stroopwafel McFlurry included in international menu coming to America
- San Francisco hospital 'crowns' newborns to celebrate royal baby
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