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Cloudy Thursday night, wet weather on the way for Friday
Clouds will increase on Thursday evening as rain approaches for Friday. Get the latest forecast from Storm Team 8.
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Connecticut
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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Manchester PD: Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old woman
Manchester police have issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Susan Golubeff, who has been missing since Thursday.
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Politics
State Senate passes bill allowing hemp farming
A bill that could lead to hemp farming in Connecticut is a step closer to becoming law. It passed the state senate on Thursday.
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New Haven hit & run suspect who hid in pizza restaurant freezer is related to owners
New information about a hit and run suspect found hiding at Abate Restaurant in New Haven.
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Hartford Athletic seeking first win in North Carolina
It's never easy for a first year franchise in any sport, but Connecticut's pro soccer team is really being put to the test early this season.
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National
Release approved for Coast Guard officer accused of terror
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist is entitled to be released from custody before his trial on...
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Two Yale lacrosse players nominated for Tewaaraton Award
The Yale men's lacrosse team has its eyes on repeating as National Champion.
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New Haven County News
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- Warrant: Man was putting hands up before police shooting, protesters gathering 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
- Hamden leaders host hunger summit
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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- Man dies in Bristol house fire
- Crews rescue capsized kayaker on Connecticut River
- Wethersfield demonstration underway Thursday night for fatal officer-involved shooting
- Free health screenings offered during Walmart Spring Wellness event in Hartford
- Officer shot fatally shot man was involved in 2015 shooting
- Driver who struck, killed woman at bus stop gets 16 years
- Water main break closes Hartford road
Crime
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- Release approved for Coast Guard officer accused of terror
- 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
- Cosby renews attacks on trial judge as he seeks bail
- Police: Facebook car deal ends with robbery in New London
Regional News
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- Stop & Shop workers to vote on new contract Thursday night
- 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
- Negotiations continue on day 11 of the Stop & Shop strike
Unusual Stories
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- 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
- Officer pulls over Illinois teen, takes him to job interview
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