Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/top-stories en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:06 -0500 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:06 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Wynton-To-Be-Awarded-Legion-of-Honor-69372882.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/wyntongalI.jpg
Wynton Marsalis, one of the most acclaimed jazz musicians of his generation, received the French insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor Friday night in New York.

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Dr. William Petit's frustrated over the wait he's had to see the men accused of killing his wife and daughters stand trial.

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A fantastic fall weekend is on the way...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Game-of-the-Week-wvit.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:53:50 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/gameoftheweek2.jpg
There are so many great high school teams it can be hard to pick. So we're turning to you to help decide which game we cover!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Stamford-Cops-Catch-Criminals-With-Coke-and-Cash-69441217.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:17 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/dollars13.jpg
Stamford police officials say they made "the largest seizure of cash and one of the largest seizures of drugs in Stamford Police Department history" on Thursday.

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Two East Haven football starters are out for the season after they violated the school's alcohol policy for the second time in several weeks.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Bridging-the-Gap-Between-The-Homeless-and-Hot-Meals-69403567.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:58 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Homeless-generic-II.jpg
Every other Sunday, Ann Marie Tarinelli of Trumbull puts on a one-woman soup-kitchen in an unlikely place.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Students-Learn-the-Art-of-Storytelling-69273762.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:35 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*79/51875780.jpg
From nailing that job interview to giving a stellar presentation in class, it’s important to learn how to communicate clearly and effectively. A Connecticut professor is showing some West Hartford high...

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The cell phone has become our personal lifeline to the rest of the world, so you don't want anyone to get their hands on it. Adom Hilliman of East Hartford thrives in the wireless world, using email...

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East Haven students learn a tough lesson after attending a Halloween party.

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It's OK to look. Really, it's for a good cause.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Jury-Clears-Woman-Who-Had-Affair-With-Teen-69386932.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:14 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/judgegavel2.jpg
Jaymie Bermudez wept tears of happiness as the verdict was announced. She’s not going to jail for a sexual relationship she had with a 14-year-old boy.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Be-There-Yankees-Parade-on-Fri-11-AM-69271932.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:50 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/yankees-parade-9.jpg
The Canyon of Heroes thundered. Jay-Z rocked City Hall. All is well in New York as the city celebrates No. 27.

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A 70-year-old man scared a boy playing video games from a Newington Walmart by impersonating a cop, police said.

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Imprisoned Danbury trash mogul James Galante's collection of fast cars is headed to the auction block.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/A-Disconnected-President.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:55:01 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*84/92808551.jpg
In the wake of this week's elections, the White House needs to ask if it it has overextended its political operation as much as it has its policy agenda in Congress.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Oh-That-Song-69295457.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/PHI+foxwoods+back+to+south+philadelphia.jpg
Whether you love it or hate it, Foxwoods' "let’s live for the wonder of it all” song has been stuck in your head. Get ready, changes are coming to that little ditty.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Yanks-Phils-Fans-66539697.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:39:33 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/110409+World+Series+Kate+Hudson+%282%29.jpg
Never mind strikes and runs -- here come the sexy people!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Back-At-It-More-Cuts-to-State-Budget-69344837.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:53:43 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/jodi-rell.jpg
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is making more cuts to the state budget to the tune of more than $30 million!

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"There's no safe haven where tragedy can't strike."

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/CONNJoe-Girardi-Gets-a-Save-After-His-Big-Win-69302877.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:28 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/joe-girardi-good-samaritan.jpg
Manager played good Samaritan to a Stratford woman on way home from the stadium.

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The state is adding two new area codes, and that means big changes to the way you will have to make calls.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Will-You-Hear-Play-Ball-in-Torrington-69289437.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/baseball_torrington_crop.jpg
There's one more chance to hit the home run to bring baseball back to Torrington.

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A Farmington man was killed after being struck by an SUV on Brickyard Road in Farmington around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Digging-Out-of-Debt--69077297.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:24:53 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/debt_collection_448x336.jpg
The old 1920s standard "Nobody knows you when You're Down and Out" is Dave and Kim Fry's theme song these days. But they are getting some nontraditional help. This traveling folk musician and ordained...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Police-Make-Another-Arrest-in-UConn-Murder-69273367.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:40:26 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/De%27quan-Muhammad.jpg
A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of UConn football player Jasper Howard.
18-year-old De'quan Muhammad of Hartford is charged with Hindering Prosecution.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Letting-Party-Voters-Decide.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*85/89039586.jpg
In the wake of the off-year election, the Republican Party and its conservative base try setting rules on how they can work together.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Its-Ours-Yankees-Capture-27th-World-Series-Title-69251542.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:39:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/yankee-celebrate-1105.jpg
Hideki Matsui drives in six runs, pops a thousand champagne corks.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/Vote-Over-Hospital-Strike-Set-for-Wednesday-68838242.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:36:57 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/HEALTHCAREWORKERS_640x480.jpg
Nurses and technicians at L&M Hospital have voted to authorize a strike.

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Olympians past and future gathered in Rockefeller Center to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/ZBA-Gets-Between-Man-and-His-Goats-Southinton-69142977.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:45:39 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/goat3.jpg
Emelia wants to save the Daniel True’s goats in Southington, so the 6-year-old has started a petition to make sure they don’t go anywhere.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Father-of-Slain-Baby-Arrested-New_Haven-69125837.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:33:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Morris_Hill_cropped.jpg
A 19-year-old New Haven man has been charged with risk of injury to a minor in connection with his infant’s son’s death.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Throw-The-Bums-Out-69045122.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:38:48 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*84/92697761.jpg
With Democratic incumbents falling, the country's economy had better come first.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Vaccine-Distributor-Responds-To-Price-Gouging-69120827.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:27:28 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/flushot1.jpg
Earlier this week, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal posed a question that's been weighing on people's minds. Are vaccine makers and distributors price gouging?

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