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Another on-duty New Haven firefighter suspended for illicit drug use
Another New Haven firefighter tested positive for drugs and has been suspended from duty.
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Celebrating Connecticut Moms: Tell us why your Mom is the best
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th and News 8's Sarah Cody would like to feature special Moms from across Connecticut.
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Mass. State Police introduce first-ever comfort dog
Massachusetts State Police has introduced its newest member of the force, a 4-month-old English Black Labrador named Luna.
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New restrictions to protect rare whale expected from group
A group organized by the federal government is expected to release recommendations about how to better protect a vanishing species of whale in the...
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Handshakes could be banned in the workplace
Handshakes at the office may soon be banned.
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Wake planned for 18-year-old shot and killed by Wethersfield police
A wake will be held today for the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by Wethersfield police last weekend.
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'Avengers: Endgame' flies high for fan expectations and box office
You may also be spending the weekend at the movie theatre taking in the highly anticipated film 'Avengers: Endgame.'
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Taylor Swift releases colorful new song, video called 'ME!'
Taylor Swift released a colorful, upbeat single Friday morning, ending the weeks-long search the pop star set off when she teased fans with clues about...
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New Haven County News
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- New Haven hit & run suspect who hid in pizza restaurant freezer is related to owners
- Warrant: Man was putting hands up before police shooting, protesters gathered in New Haven
- One of Connecticut's biggest spring festivals kicks off this weekend in Meriden
- Campfire Cooking - Broomstick Apple Pies at Hemlock Hill RV in Southington, CT
- Connecticut arts and ideas festival has its lineup for summer 2019
- Another on-duty New Haven firefighter suspended for illicit drug use
- Officials identify victim of fatal barn collapse in Bethany
Storm Team 8 Weather Headlines
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Connecticut River continues to overflow its banks
The Connecticut River continues to overflow its banks.
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- NOAA: March 2019 was second-hottest on record
- Rain and melting snow contributes to Connecticut River flooding
- Connecticut receives total of $1 million in federal aid from 2018 storms, tornadoes
- New Haven's cherry blossoms will be at full peak by the end of April
- 6 states under blizzard warnings as residents prepare for April snow storm
- Start working now on getting a green lawn this year
Politics
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- Another tax hike up for discussion at Capitol
- Gov. Lamont keynotes Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut luncheon
- Putin: NKorea ready to denuclearize if it gets guarantees
- Ex-Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
- Lamont wants Connecticut to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030
- Towns tell Lamont teacher pension plan will cause Property Taxes to go up
- UPDATE: House of Representatives pass early voting in Connecticut 125-24
Health
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- AAA provides wellness tips for older drivers
- AP-NORC Poll: Many blame drug firms for opioid crisis
- Connecticut flu deaths up to 69 for the season
- Blood pressure medication recall expands for 5th time
- Nursing home workers withdraw strike notice to continue negotiations
- Free health screenings offered during Walmart Spring Wellness event in Hartford
- American Lung Association: all 8 Connecticut counties get failing grade for ozone pollution
Hartford County News
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- Hartford plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day
- Hartford event aims to advance racial equity in Connecticut
- Manchester PD: Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old woman
- Man dies in Bristol house fire
- Crews rescue capsized kayaker on Connecticut River
- Wethersfield demonstration held Thursday night for fatal officer-involved shooting
- Free health screenings offered during Walmart Spring Wellness event in Hartford
Crime
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- New Haven hit & run suspect who hid in pizza restaurant freezer is related to owners
- Release approved for Coast Guard officer accused of terror
- Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist's killing
- Police: Slain Illinois boy was beaten, put in cold shower
- Police searching for suspects in Bozrah residential burglary
- Driver who struck, killed woman at bus stop gets 16 years
- Hartford man accused of lying to police after shooting himself
Regional News
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- UPDATE: Stop & Shop union workers unanimously ratify new three-year contract
- Eversource warns customers about money-wiring scam
- US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
- Rhode Island sportsbooks had their best month yet in March
- Judge to reconsider home of late grandfather in boater case
- Judge orders Kraft video not be released for now
- New York outbreaks drive US measles count up to 626
Unusual Stories
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- Giant potato hotel in Idaho to open for booking next month
- VIDEO: Burglar in Oklahoma gets stuck in chimney
- Pennsylvania woman says ex secretly lived in attic for weeks
- Punching Easter bunny who broke up fight has rap sheet
- Next week National Coin Week
- Huge snake in China hides out in car engine
- VIDEO: Woman dragged by train in San Francisco
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