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Under a new state law, retail pet stores in California will only be able to sell kittens, rabbits and puppies if they come from a rescue organization.
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JUST IN: @UofHartford student accused of putting bodily fluids in roommate's belongings won't be returning to school
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JUST IN: Republican Bob Stefanowski has conceded to Democrat Ned Lamont in the Connecticut governor's race. Stefanowski made the announcement during an interview on Chaz and AJ. #nbcct #Decision2018.
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Sen. Chris Murphy wins reelection, NBC News projects
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JUST IN: #PartyCity says it plans to close about 45 of its locations this year, roughly 5 percent of its national footprint, amid a worldwide helium shortage multi-million first-quarter loss
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Accept President's Honor at NAACP Image Awards
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Wow! Check out the Northern Lights from our station in West Hartford 🤩
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JUST IN: Police to ask court to add intimidation based on bigotry or bias to charges against @UofHartford student
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DECISION 2016: Bernie Sanders wins Indiana Democratic primary, NBC News projects
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Kamala Harris Apologizes After Appearing to Laugh at Anti-Disability Slur
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The U.S. Justice Department has designated New York City; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle, Washington as "anarchist" jurisdictions
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Garbage collector helps a 93-year-old woman flee the California wildfires and learns the cancer survivor survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and was once a backup singer for the Rat Pack #NBCCT.
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Connecticut reports all-time record high in COVID-19 tests performed and a record low positive test percentage. Details --->
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Reveal Their First Netflix Docuseries
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Imagine going to @raisingcanes in Enfield and being served your meal by some national champions. For some people, it happened!. @clingan_donovan @D1Tristen @StephonCastle .@UConnMBB @UConnHuskies #UConn
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Check this out! Patrick S. took this photo of a bear opening his car door in Simsbury.
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Prince Harry Says Social Media Has Created a ‘Crisis of Hate,' Calls for Reform
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With 21,416 tests reported since yesterday, 152 came back positive for a 0.7% positive rate.
Connecticut reports all-time record high in COVID-19 tests performed and a record low positive test percentage. Details --->
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NBC Connecticut congratulates #FirstAlertCT Meteorologist @ryanhanrahan on his promotion to Chief Meteorologist
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JUST IN: Democratic nominee Joe Biden will win Connecticut, according to NBC News.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is the projected winner in Connecticut, according to NBC News
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Joni Mitchell Joining Neil Young in Protest Over Spotify
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The show “Hell’s Kitchen” is moving to Connecticut and will be filmed at a brand-new studio at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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Police say this man chewed through police car seat belt so he wouldn't miss son's birthday http://t.co/SWP7AaSU2R
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo "will have to let us know when he's ready for it because otherwise, we can't be delivering it to a state that won't be giving it to its people immediately," Trump said during a press conference from the White House Rose garden.
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Looks like those bear-proof trash cans may really work! Thanks to Andy Bricker for sharing.
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We are wishing our own @bobmaxon a speedy recovery after suffering a minor heart attack. Please wish him well
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BREAKING: #Massachusetts has just legalized recreational use of #marijuana, making it the 1st eastern state to do so
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Howard University Installs Chadwick Boseman's Name on College of Fine Arts Building
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JUST IN: U.S. Dept. of Education rules Connecticut policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates civil rights of female athletes
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BREAKING: All 12 boys and their coach have been rescued from a Thai cave after being stranded there for more than 2 weeks.
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Judge Esther Salas Unveils Plaque at Catholic University Dedicated to Son Who Was Shot, Killed
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JUST IN: Fotis Dulos listed in critical condition after suicide attempt at his Farmington home.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share 1st Christmas Card Since Moving to US
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DECISION 2018: Chris Murphy is the projected winner in the U.S. Senate race and will return to Capitol Hill in the next Congress
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Cheshire teacher temporarily removed after viral video posted on social media
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According to officials, 16 sick passengers including 13 students that were part of a school group were transported from an American Airlines flight that arrived from Miami this morning.
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CONGRATULATIONS HEIDI AND DAVID! @HeidiVoight announced on the morning news today that she and her husband David are expecting twins this spring. #nbcct #connectingyou
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#BREAKING: Rep. Rosa DeLauro is projected to win re-election and return to the U.S. House, according to NBC News
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Advanced Group LLC captured the moment bystanders rushed to action to save a person involved in a fiery crash on the Gold Star Bridge.
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BREAKING: Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States, according to an NBC News projection, after Pennsylvania put Biden over the edge of the needed 270 electoral votes
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Joe Biden is now the president-elect, according to NBC News projections
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Organizers of race that benefits CT refugee resettlement group credit President Trump for record enrollment.
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Connecticut State troopers seen standing arm in arm with protesters calling for justice for George Floyd on I-84 in #Hartford
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Connecticut Becomes 1st State to Make All Prison Phone Calls Free
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Longtime News Anchor Denise D'Ascenzo Dies Suddenly
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The students raised $1,328,402.19 at this year's HuskyTHON for Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
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The numbers are still coming in, but so far more than 650 animals in Connecticut have found their forever homes today!! #ClearTheShelters
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Most of the hundreds waiting for the Donald Trump rally in Waterbury got there at 4:30 am.
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Wow! "Elsa" and "Anna" stopped by the Connecticut River in #Haddam to catch the sunset. Photo credit: Shauna Dai Photography. More ice photos here --->
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Rhode Island has been added to the list of locations that require a 14-day quarantine for people traveling to Connecticut. It is the only New England state that will require people to quarantine. Learn more #NBCCT #ConnectingYou #TravelAdvisory
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Gov. Lamont said he plans on meeting with the NHL commissioner about the possibility of bringing the Arizona Coyotes to #Hartford
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Princess of Wales Kate Middleton said she is in remission. Here's the message she shared.
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Just 7 days to go before @GerryBrooks says goodbye to the 6PM news and heads into retirement :( #nbcct
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The DOT has released a time-lapse video showing the whole demolition of the bridge over I-95 in #Norwalk, which took nearly two days.
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The internet is going crazy over a photo of a Newington woman with poison ivy in her eyes!
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Democratic legislative leaders say they want 2021 to be the year to bring legalizing marijuana in Connecticut to a vote.
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Kamala Harris calls President-elect Joe Biden after finding out he has been elected the 46th president of the United States.
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Top State Leader Calls For Resignation of Eversource CEO
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Delaware Becomes First No-Kill State for US Shelter Animals
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For the first time ever, @QU_MIH wins national title after beating Minnesota 3-2 in overtime
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#Essence will celebrate #JanelleMonae, #IssaRae, #AjaNaomiKing and #YaraShahidi at its #BlackWomeninHollywoodAwards
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“Hi. I just looked over and I saw. You doing alright?” Lady Gaga asks the fan in the crowd --->
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President-elect Joe Biden leads President Trump in electoral votes 273 to 214, according to NBC News projections
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Senate Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Conn.
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Joe Biden is now the 46th president of the United States
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Glastonbury police say this man destroyed several @KimKardashian books at Barnes & Noble because he's not a fan
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JUST IN: The @goyardgoats ballpark, Dunkin' Donuts Park, was named the Best Double-A Ballpark in America for a second year in a row by Ballpark Digest
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Governor says Connecticut will join coalition of states committed to uphold Paris climate agreement #NBCCT.
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#Southington High students bring the beach to school for senior prank. http://t.co/wgWQI4Gd8X Photo: @lisa_cianciolo
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Kamala Harris Becomes First Female VP, First Black VP, First South Asian VP
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WATCH LIVE: Democrat Jahana Hayes claims victory in 5th Connecticut congressional district with votes still being counted
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JUST IN: President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years, according to a report in The New York Times.
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Wow! Check out this slow-motion video of the lightning in #NewMilford tonight. Thanks to Chris Bouzakis for sharing. #lightning #wx #weather #nbcct
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After the Wethersfield Town Council voted not to fly the “thin blue line” flag this week for the funeral of TFC Aaron Pelletier, the family of late Hartford Police Det. Bobby Garten has created lawn signs that say, ‘We support police officers.’ . More:
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Congratulations to Hamden Connecticut’s own @RealLifeNinja_ who was crowned #AmericanNinjaWarrior Champion during last night’s season finale!. Tune in @theellenshow today to hear from the second winner in the show’s history!. #nbcct #connectingyou #hamden #ninjawarrior #anw
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A Connecticut teen is one of only 3 students in the world to get a perfect score on AP chemistry exam. #NBCCT
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Cheshire parents push for answers after teacher put on leave over viral video
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Joe Biden's German Shepherd Major Will Be the 1st Rescue Dog in the White House
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"It only happens here not because of coincidence, not because of bad luck, but as a consequence of our inaction," Senator Chris Murphy said on the floor in response to reports of an active shooter in Parkland, Florida.
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Dan Hurley has chosen to stay at UConn and turn down an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to become their next head coach, ESPN reports.
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Proposed bill would phase out car taxes in Connecticut
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JUST IN: Sources say Linda McMahon being considered to become Secretary of Commerce in the new Trump administration.
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Big Y has announced it will close all its stores for two days over Easter to give employees a break amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Moments ago: The father of 3 Larry Nassar victims lunges at the former USA Gymnastic doctor in court
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