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4th Of July Weekend Forecast Takes A Turn For The Worse

New Deal Allows Fantasy Sports To Continue / Peace Prophet Dies At 64 / Kangaroo Rescued, Now Who's Missing This Likely Oft-Hugged Toy?

Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut on Friday morning:

CT Weather: 4th Of July Weekend Forecast Takes A Turn For The Worse

If you have outdoor weekend plans for the 4th of July holiday weekend it's not looking great, but there is one silver lining.>>>Read More.


Peace Prophet Dies At 64

Paul Hammer jumped to his death from the Air Rights Garage. I think he'd be comfortable with that fact leading his obituary. He was much loved, and his death has sparked an outpouring of loving tributes.>>>Read More.

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New Deal Allows Fantasy Sports To Continue In CT

Play Ball: DraftKings and FanDuel agree to pay Connecticut more than $1 million for the licenses, under the state's new online gambling law. Here are the full terms of the deal.>>>Read More.


Kangaroo Rescued, Now Who's Missing This Likely Oft-Hugged Toy?

Susan Dallas was up and at 'em very early when she spied the apparently "well-loved" stuffed kangaroo on the road.>>>Read More.

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Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: State's Attorney

The victim's body was found near a playground.>>>Read More.


Student Named Finalist In National Science Competition

The student is one of 10 finalists who will compete for a grand prize of $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”>>>Read More.

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