Sandy Hook Elementary School evacuated after bomb threat
Sandy Hook Elementary School students have been sent home for the day after a bomb threat forced an evacuation on the sixth anniversary of the mass shooting that killed 20 students and six educators.
6 years after Sandy Hook, officials changing response methods to tragedies
Friday marks six years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, and officials across the nation are working to change response methods when it comes to tragedies.
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Facebook says bug exposed users' photos to third-party apps
Facebook is facing another privacy scandal.
Fugitive nabbed in Ohio for Bridgeport murder
A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Derby woman in Bridgeport after police nabbed him in Ohio Friday, police say.
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Fugitive nabbed in Ohio for Bridgeport murder
Fugitive nabbed in Ohio for Bridgeport murder
Brandon Roberts was arrested Friday and charged with murder and several other charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Emily Todd on Dec. 8.
A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Derby woman in Bridgeport after police nabbed him in Ohio Friday, police say.
A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Derby woman in Bridgeport after police nabbed him in Ohio Friday, police say.
Police: Greenwich woman force-fed 17-month-old at day care
Police: Greenwich woman force-fed 17-month-old at day care
Police say a Greenwich woman tried to force-feed a 17-month-old child at a day care.
Police say a Greenwich woman tried to force-feed a 17-month-old child at a day care.
Bethel woman fatally shot remembered as ‘kind and beautiful soul’
Bethel woman fatally shot remembered as ‘kind and beautiful soul’
Bethel woman fatally shot remembered as 'kind and beautiful soul'
People in Bethel say they are still in shock after a young woman in town was found shot to death.
People in Bethel say they are still in shock after a young woman in town was found shot to death.
Man accused of threatening to kill woman with children nearby
Man accused of threatening to kill woman with children nearby
Owen Mason, 31, was arrested and is facing charges of home invasion, criminal possession of a firearm, strangulation in the 2nd degree and risk of injury to a child.
A Bridgeport man was arrested during a court appearance weeks after police say he broke into a Shelton apartment and threatened a woman with a gun - while her two children were inside.
A Bridgeport man was arrested during a court appearance weeks after police say he broke into a Shelton apartment and threatened a woman with a gun - while her two children were inside.
Police: Stamford man attacked 5 officers responding to domestic incident
Police: Stamford man attacked 5 officers responding to domestic incident
Police say 32-year-old Jackson Harris attacked five officers responding to a domestic violence incident.
Police say 32-year-old Jackson Harris attacked five officers responding to a domestic violence incident.
Police say 32-year-old Jackson Harris attacked five officers responding to a domestic violence incident.
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The 30: Man crushes Frosty the Snowman decoration with car
The 30: Man crushes Frosty the Snowman decoration with car
A man drove over an Indiana family's lawn, crushing their 10-foot-tall Frosty the Snowman decoration.
A man drove over an Indiana family's lawn, crushing their 10-foot-tall Frosty the Snowman decoration.
The 30: Pack of stray dogs stops rush-hour traffic in Phoenix
The 30: Pack of stray dogs stops rush-hour traffic in Phoenix
A pack of stray dogs wandered onto a Phoenix interstate, stopping rush-hour traffic.
A pack of stray dogs wandered onto a Phoenix interstate, stopping rush-hour traffic.
The 30: Couple donating all of their belongings to CA wildfire victims
The 30: Couple donating all of their belongings to CA wildfire victims
A veteran and his wife are donating all of their belongings to California wildfire victims.
A veteran and his wife are donating all of their belongings to California wildfire victims.
The 30: 'Snack rat' found inside Florida school vending machine
The 30: 'Snack rat' found inside Florida school vending machine
A hungry rodent was found inside a vending machine at a Florida high school.
A hungry rodent was found inside a vending machine at a Florida high school.
The 30: Vermont man dedicates middle finger statue to lawmakers
The 30: Vermont man dedicates middle finger statue to lawmakers
An angry Vermont businessman bought a statue of an obscene gesture that he dedicated to local lawmakers.
An angry Vermont businessman bought a statue of an obscene gesture that he dedicated to local lawmakers.
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Chef's Quick Tip: Buttercream Yule log
Chef's Quick Tip: Buttercream Yule log
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Buttercream Yule log.
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Buttercream Yule log.
Bridgeport students depart Bullard-Havens after winning ‘Hamilton' tickets
Bridgeport students depart Bullard-Havens after winning ‘Hamilton' tickets
Buses packed full of Bridgeport students headed to the state capital Thursday to see the award-winning show “Hamilton" after their school won tickets in a lottery.
Buses packed full of Bridgeport students headed to the state capital Thursday to see the award-winning show “Hamilton" after their school won tickets in a lottery.
Chef's Quick Tip: Buttercream Cake
Chef's Quick Tip: Buttercream Cake
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Buttercream Cake.
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Buttercream Cake.
Chef's Quick Tip: Gingerbread House
Chef's Quick Tip: Gingerbread House
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Gingerbread House.
This week, Pastry Chef Michelle Klem from CakeSuite in Westport shows Tina Redwine how to make a Gingerbread House.
Wilton carolers spread holiday cheer
Wilton carolers spread holiday cheer
Carolers entertained residents at the town gazebo in Wilton.
Carolers entertained residents at the town gazebo in Wilton.
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Move that tree! Port Authority could alter disputed decorations at Holland Tunnel
Move that tree! Port Authority could alter disputed decorations at Holland Tunnel
Move that tree! Port Authority could alter disputed decorations at Holland Tunnel
The man behind a petition to change the holiday decorations at the Holland Tunnel spoke with officials at a Port Authority meeting Thursday.
The man behind a petition to change the holiday decorations at the Holland Tunnel spoke with officials at a Port Authority meeting Thursday.
Bridgeport man injured in explosion while inflating air mattress
Bridgeport man injured in explosion while inflating air mattress
A senior citizen was injured in an explosion while inflating an air mattress with a can of ‘fix-a-flat,’ police say.
A senior citizen was injured in an explosion while inflating an air mattress with a can of ‘fix-a-flat,’ police say.
A senior citizen was injured in an explosion while inflating an air mattress with a can of ‘fix-a-flat,’ police say.
Petition urges Port Authority to move Holland Tunnel holiday decoration
Petition urges Port Authority to move Holland Tunnel holiday decoration
A former Hoboken resident is fighting to have a Holland Tunnel decoration moved.
A former Hoboken resident is fighting to have a Holland Tunnel decoration moved.
A former Hoboken resident is fighting to have a Holland Tunnel decoration moved.
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Woman's wedding ring reappears 9 years after being flushed down toilet
Woman's wedding ring reappears 9 years after being flushed down toilet
Woman's wedding ring reappears 9 years after being flushed down toilet
A New Jersey woman has her wedding ring back, nine years after she accidentally flushed it down her toilet.
A New Jersey woman has her wedding ring back, nine years after she accidentally flushed it down her toilet.
Hidden treasure: Antique trolley car found inside Mercer County home
Hidden treasure: Antique trolley car found inside Mercer County home
Antique trolley car found inside Mercer County home
A piece of New Jersey history is about to be restored after an antique trolley car was discovered right in the middle of a Mercer County home.
A piece of New Jersey history is about to be restored after an antique trolley car was discovered right in the middle of a Mercer County home.
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Chopper 12 Tours: Colors Below
Chopper 12 Tours: Colors Below
Chopper 12 Tours: Colors Below
Chopper 12 Tours: Prospect Park
Chopper 12 Tours: Prospect Park
Chopper 12 Tours: Prospect Park
Chopper 12 Tours: Prospect Park
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Chopper 12 Tours: Coney Island
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Chopper 12 Tours: Statue of Liberty
Chopper 12 Tours: Statue of Liberty
Chopper 12 "Views From Above" the Statue of Liberty.
Chopper 12 Tours: Huntington Lighthouse
Chopper 12 Tours: Huntington Lighthouse
Chopper 12 tours the Huntington Lighthouse.
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Do you know a Hometown Hero? Call, write, or email News 12 Connecticut and that person could be featured on News 12 Connecticut's Hometown Hero segment every Wednesday.
Do you know a Hometown Hero? Call, write, or email News 12 Connecticut and that person could be featured on News 12 Connecticut's Hometown Hero segment every Wednesday.
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Hometown Hero: Richard Fuhrman
Hometown Hero: Richard Fuhrman
Richard Fuhrman has helped set up, run and maintain the trains at the Wilton Historical Society's Great Trains Holiday Show since 2013.Hometown Hero: Sara Deren
Hometown Hero: Sara Deren
Sara Deren is the co-founder of Experience Camps, which helps children who have lost a parent, sibling or caregiver.Hometown Hero: Dave Kuban
Hometown Hero: Dave Kuban
Dave Kuban hosts charity events at his restaurant Planet Pizza throughout the year as a way to give back to his community.
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The Latest: Border Patrol says girl seemed in 'good health'
The Latest: Border Patrol says girl seemed in 'good health'
An official with Guatemala's foreign ministry has identified the 7-year-old migrant girl who died in U.S. Border Patrol custody as Jackeline Caal.An official with Guatemala's foreign ministry has identified the 7-year-old migrant girl who died in U.S. Border Patrol custody as Jackeline Caal.Are we done here? Nope. Cranky Congress still has work to do
Are we done here? Nope. Cranky Congress still has work to do
Everyone in Congress wants to go home, yet both chambers are scheduled to be in session next week over hefty matters, including the budget and criminal sentencing reform.Everyone in Congress wants to go home, yet both chambers are scheduled to be in session next week over hefty matters, including the budget and criminal sentencing reform.Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
The Senate has delivered back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia in an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.The Senate has delivered back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia in an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.McCain replacement Sen. Jon Kyl resigning at end of year
McCain replacement Sen. Jon Kyl resigning at end of year
Arizona's governor says U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl will resign at the end of the year from the U.S. Senate seat he was appointed to less than four months ago following the death of Sen. Jon McCain.Arizona's governor says U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl will resign at the end of the year from the U.S. Senate seat he was appointed to less than four months ago following the death of Sen. Jon McCain.Beto O'Rourke still undecided as 2020 White House buzz grows
Beto O'Rourke still undecided as 2020 White House buzz grows
When it comes to a 2020 presidential run, Beto O'Rourke is still playing hard to get.When it comes to a 2020 presidential run, Beto O'Rourke is still playing hard to get.Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong
Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer says he bought the silence of two women because Trump was "very concerned" about how their stories of alleged affairs with him "would affect the election.".President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer says he bought the silence of two women because Trump was "very concerned" about how their stories of alleged affairs with him "would affect the election.".US says 7-year-old who died in custody had not appeared ill
US says 7-year-old who died in custody had not appeared ill
Immigration officials say an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death of a 7-year-old migrant girl who suffered seizures in custody and later died.Immigration officials say an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death of a 7-year-old migrant girl who suffered seizures in custody and later died.May aims to rescue Brexit plan; EU says ball's in UK's court
May aims to rescue Brexit plan; EU says ball's in UK's court
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic says European Union leaders could meet in January for a new Brexit summit once Britain clarifies exactly what help it needs to pass the deal in the U.K. Parliament.Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic says European Union leaders could meet in January for a new Brexit summit once Britain clarifies exactly what help it needs to pass the deal in the U.K. Parliament.Macron urges calm; Paris police brace for more violence
Macron urges calm; Paris police brace for more violence
Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris police prefect says thousands of officers and armored vehicles will be deployed again in the French capital on Saturday.Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris police prefect says thousands of officers and armored vehicles will be deployed again in the French capital on Saturday.The debt threat: Business debt, and worries about it, are up
The debt threat: Business debt, and worries about it, are up
Concerns are building from Washington to Wall Street about the trillions of dollars in debt that U.S. businesses have racked up, particularly by companies with relatively weak finances.Concerns are building from Washington to Wall Street about the trillions of dollars in debt that U.S. businesses have racked up, particularly by companies with relatively weak finances.
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Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
The Senate has delivered back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia in an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.The Senate has delivered back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia in an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.Trump asserts China's economy feeling his tariff pressure
Trump asserts China's economy feeling his tariff pressure
President Donald Trump says China's economy is feeling the pressure of his tariffs, and he thinks a "big and very comprehensive deal" could happen.President Donald Trump says China's economy is feeling the pressure of his tariffs, and he thinks a "big and very comprehensive deal" could happen.May aims to rescue Brexit plan; EU says ball's in UK's court
May aims to rescue Brexit plan; EU says ball's in UK's court
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic says European Union leaders could meet in January for a new Brexit summit once Britain clarifies exactly what help it needs to pass the deal in the U.K. Parliament.Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic says European Union leaders could meet in January for a new Brexit summit once Britain clarifies exactly what help it needs to pass the deal in the U.K. Parliament.Macron urges calm; Paris police brace for more violence
Macron urges calm; Paris police brace for more violence
Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris police prefect says thousands of officers and armored vehicles will be deployed again in the French capital on Saturday.Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris police prefect says thousands of officers and armored vehicles will be deployed again in the French capital on Saturday.The debt threat: Business debt, and worries about it, are up
The debt threat: Business debt, and worries about it, are up
Concerns are building from Washington to Wall Street about the trillions of dollars in debt that U.S. businesses have racked up, particularly by companies with relatively weak finances.Concerns are building from Washington to Wall Street about the trillions of dollars in debt that U.S. businesses have racked up, particularly by companies with relatively weak finances.Climate talks inch forward in Poland, islands threaten veto
Climate talks inch forward in Poland, islands threaten veto
Negotiators at the U.N. climate meeting in Poland are gathering to discuss the first comprehensive draft agreement to emerge after almost two weeks of talks.Negotiators at the U.N. climate meeting in Poland are gathering to discuss the first comprehensive draft agreement to emerge after almost two weeks of talks.US, Canada hold high-stakes talks amid turmoil with China
US, Canada hold high-stakes talks amid turmoil with China
The U.S. and Canada are holding high-stakes talks amid an escalating dispute with China that threatens to further complicate already testy ties between the North American neighbors.The U.S. and Canada are holding high-stakes talks amid an escalating dispute with China that threatens to further complicate already testy ties between the North American neighbors.GM says it has 2,700 jobs for workers slated to be laid off
GM says it has 2,700 jobs for workers slated to be laid off
General Motors says it has 2,700 jobs for the 3,300 U.S. factory workers it plans to lay off next year.General Motors says it has 2,700 jobs for the 3,300 U.S. factory workers it plans to lay off next year.Facebook says bug may have exposed photos on 7M users
Facebook says bug may have exposed photos on 7M users
Facebook says a software bug may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than users had granted permission for.Facebook says a software bug may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than users had granted permission for.China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts
China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts
China suspends tariff hikes on $126 billion of U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts following its trade cease-fire with Washington.China suspends tariff hikes on $126 billion of U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts following its trade cease-fire with Washington.
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France shooting aftermath
France shooting aftermath
Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
From Jack-Jack, of the "Incredibles," to the newest Fingerlings toy, we have a list of the hottest toys for the kids in your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
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