Connecticut

Man Accused Of Scamming 200 Homeowners, Pushing Some Into Foreclosure

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Taxes, Deo Buddhu, Video, Homeownership Preservation Foundation, Daily News Los Angeles, Eric Schneiderman, Connecticut, Foreclosure, Mortgage Scams, Business News

A bunch of homeowners in one state are facing foreclosure and they say it's the fault of one man. At least six homeowners are accusing Deowraj "Deo...

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Connecticut House Passes Insecticide Bill

AP | Posted 05.08.2012

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill that would restrict the use of methoprene, an insecticide thought ...

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State Aims To Avoid Medical Marijuana Woes

AP | SHANNON YOUNG | Posted 05.05.2012

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HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut lawmakers' approval of the use of medical marijuana includes strict regulations for the cultivation and distribution in...

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Complex Medical Marijuana Bill Makes Progress In Key State

AP | By SHANNON YOUNG | Posted 05.05.2012

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HARTFORD, Conn. -- A bill legalizing marijuana for medical purposes has passed the Connecticut Senate. The state joins 16 others and the District of C...

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Community Helps Heal Vet's Severely Injured Dog

thegranbys.patch.com | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Granby Memorial High, The Grandbys, Taylor Verbridge, Connecticut, Greatest-Person-of-the-Day, Iraq, Belgian Malinois, Nate Larabee, Marine, Fallujah, Impact News

This is a story about the local girl, the Iraq war veteran and the injured dog and how a community has rallied around all three. The story begins o...

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Historicizing 9/11

Jim Downs | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Orientalism, History, Connecticut College, Middle East, Connecticut, 9/11 Anniversary, 9/11, Decade After 9/11 - Remembering, College News

In the course, aptly titled, "Historicizing 9/11," students at Connecticut College, a small liberal arts college in New London, have put forth their own history of 9/11 by making a documentary based on oral histories that they conducted of New London residents.

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Only 1 State Left That Won't Sell Any Alcohol On Sunday

Reuters | Mary Ellen Godin | Posted 05.04.2012

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HARTFORD, Conn, May 1 (Reuters) - Connecticut took a major step toward becoming the 49th state to allow Sunday alcohol sales when the Senate voted o...

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Connecticut Repeals the Death Penalty

Suzanne Langlois | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Death Penalty, Dannel Malloy, Connecticut, Politics News

The Nutmeg State has become the 17th state to abolish capital punishment, replacing it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Father Who Lost 3 Daughters In Christmas Fire Speaks Out About Foundation

AP | JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN | Posted 04.25.2012

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The father of three girls killed in a Christmas morning fire said Tuesday he's channeling his grief into a project that supports s...

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PHOTOS: 8 Ultra-Inclusive Resorts For The 1 Percent

George Hobica | Posted 04.25.2012

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What's the difference between a luxury resort and a luxury resort? These eight are even more exclusive, pride themselves on highly individualized service and are seldom larger than 20 to 40 rooms.

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Families of Murder Victims Key to Victory in Repeal of Death Penalty in Connecticut

Amnesty International | Posted 04.23.2012

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These spouses, siblings, and parents told legislators that exacting revenge would not help them heal, nor end their pain. They were adamant that countering one murder with a state-sanctioned killing would prolong and exacerbate their suffering.

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State Legislature Votes To Repeal Death Penalty

AP | Posted 04.12.2012

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HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut legislature has voted to repeal the state's death penalty, and the Democratic governor is expected to sign it ...

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Remedial College Courses Could Be Cut In Connecticut

Branford, CT Patch | Anthony KargeEmail the Author | Posted 04.10.2012

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In an effort to save students' time and money, a bill in the state legislature proposes a total overhaul of remedial courses for struggling students. ...

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Bank Lets Old Woman Rack Up Astronomical Fees

The Huffington Post | Catherine New | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Elderly, Overdraft Fees, Webster Bank, Bounced Check, Local Banks, Big Banks, New York, Cfpb, Connecticut, Money News

So much for local banks behaving better than the big ones. Webster Bank, a regional bank with 165 branches southern New England and New York, allo...

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Connecticut Poised To End Death Penalty

The Huffington Post | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 04.05.2012

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After a marathon session of debate, the Connecticut Senate passed a bill early on Thursday morning abolishing the death penalty, making the state all ...

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BOTTLED UP: Message In A Bottle Travels 4,000 Miles From Connecticut To England

The Huffington Post | David Moye | Posted 04.05.2012

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Back in October 2010, Jerry Pope had a bottle he wanted to toss. But instead of recycling it, he decided to stick in a message and throw it into th...

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Rising Star: Avicii

Michael Picard | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Bridgeport, House Music, Rhode Island, Producer, Music, Concert, Interview, Success, Tiesto, Avicii, Interviews, Tickets, Connecticut, Electronic Music, Events, Massachusetts, David Guetta, Entertainment News

Not everyone can say they have an audience of millions, or have had the chance to collaborate with David Guetta and Tiesto, or perform in front of millions of people, and drop hit songs that can be heard worldwide. Avicii can, and at 22 years young.

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54-Hour World Record Kickball Game Raises Money For Cancer

AP | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Naugatuck, Padua Franciscan High School, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Cancer Research, Kickball, Guiness Book of World Records, Atlanta, Video, Impact News

NAUGATUCK, Conn. -- A friendly game of kickball in Connecticut ended after 345 innings with a score of 164-117 and a Guinness world record. Two tea...

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Pain In The Grass: Children At Risk From Pesticides, School Bans Debated

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Toxic Chemicals, Public Schools, Pesticides, Roundup Herbicide, Organophosphates, Schools, Children's Health, Monsanto, Connecticut, Green News

When they started feeling woozy barely an hour into their batting practice, Alan Gorkin and his son Tristan, then 12 years old, didn't think too much ...

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Planet Fuel: Organic Juices that Empower Kids to Make a Difference

Liza de Guia | Posted 05.26.2012

"You know, for us, it was never really an option to buy our kids products, like Capri Sun, that we felt were really loaded down with sugars and unnatu...

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Could Connecticut Be the First to Get Serious About Shareholders Rights Post-Citizens United?

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Shareholders, Connecticut, Elections 2012, Money in Politics, Citizens United, Legislation, Investors, Campaign Finance, Politics News

Connecticut has a clear path forward with the blessing of the Supreme Court. They can adopt a requirement that shareholders get a say on politics. With any hope, Connecticut can be the mouse that roars, exhibiting national leadership in this post-Citizens United America.

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No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 9 UConn

Posted 03.12.2012

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The defending champion UConn Huskies will open their bid to repeat as national champions against the Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday evening in Louisv...

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Win This Lottery Once, Get Paid For The Rest Of Your Life

AP | SUSAN HAIGH | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Lifelong Lottery, Lottery, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Lucky for Life, Lottery Tickets, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Ap, Lottery Winners, New England, Maine, Video, Business News

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) — Lottery officials in the six New England states have joined forces for the first time to offer a regional game, hoping to l...

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Syracuse Squeaks By UConn In Big East Quarterfinals

AP | JIM O'CONNELL | Posted 05.08.2012

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NEW YORK — Syracuse and Connecticut had another memorable meeting in the Big East tournament. The latest game kept Syracuse's strong season mov...

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Connecticut Students Stage Protest After Anti-Gay Hate Messages Found On Campus

Posted 03.08.2012

Read More: Western Connecticut State University Gay Rally, LGBT Rights, Western Connecticut State University, Gay Rights, Homphobia, Gay Rally, Connecticut, Video, Gay Voices News

Students at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) staged a silent protest this week after a series of anti-gay incidents occurred on campus. ...

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