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Powerful storms tear through Connecticut
The intense heat will come to an end today when thunderstorms move into the region. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 PM. 
Storms make for commuting headache across Connecticut
A storm brought rain, wind and ponding to Brookfield Monday evening. 
Milford company celebrates being part of man’s first steps on the moon
A company from Milford is being praised for creating Neil Armstrong's helmet when he took the first steps on the moon. 
Officials: Suspicious man approaches young girl in Milford
Officials in Milford say a suspicious man approached a young girl Friday morning. 
Animal cruelty investigation underway after dog hit by 2 cars
An animal cruelty investigation is underway after a dog was hit by two cars last week. 
Missing CT man’s body recovered from Lake Carmel
The body of a missing swimmer from Connecticut has been recovered from Lake Carmel, officials say. 
3 remain hospitalized after Stratford car crash involving 13
At least 13 people were injured in a Stratford car crash, and officials say three people remain hospitalized Monday. 
Norwalk Hospital fully operational after oxygen tank explosion
Norwalk Hospital is open and fully operational today, after an explosion closed an ambulance bay Sunday night. 
Univision 41 News Brief: Taxista recibe brutal paliza en Brooklyn
Se despidio de su hija antes de fallecer y ahora enfrenta la deportación 
Chef's Quick Tips: Table Salsa
Chef Dennis Lake of La Taqueria shows Tina Redwine how to make authentic Mexican dishes. 
Univision 41 News Brief: Más de 19 mil hogares están sin luz esta mañana
Con Edison dice que espere restaurar el servicio de casi 20 mil hogares en la tarde del lunes. 
‘Avengers: Endgame’ officially biggest movie of all time
“Avengers: Endgame” is officially the biggest movie of all time. 
Poll: National Hammock Day
Get ready for a relaxing summer nap! Today is National Hammock Day! Do you have a hammock? 
Police: 2 men hospitalized following double shooting Sunday morning
Police say it happened at Burnsford Avenue and Dewhirst Street in the city's North End, around 3:30 a.m. 
Firefighters take special care to stay safe in extreme heat
Firefighters are taking special care not to overheat while keeping the community safe during Sunday's extreme heat. 
Tashua Pool adds extra lifeguards during intense heat
The Tashua Pool in Trumbull is taking extra precautions to make sure everyone is safe during the extreme heat. 
Sen. Blumenthal: ICE facilities are a “humanitarian crisis”
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is back in Connecticut after spending the weekend in McAllen, Texas to look at an ICE detention facility. 
Bridgeport police officer arrested on sexual assault charges
A Bridgeport police officer previously arrested for domestic violence has now been charged with sexual assault. 
Beaches Pool in Trumbull closed amid excessive heat
Many in western Connecticut are hoping to beat the heat by heading to the pool Sunday, but residents in Trumbull may need to find other arrangements. 
What Moms Need To Know: Sunblock
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen and Elisa DiStefano sat down with Dr. Dimitria Papadopoulos to discuss what mom needs to know about sunblock!
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Power & Politics -Teen runs for office, millionaire's tax, Blumenthal at the border
Power & Politics -Teen runs for office, millionaire's tax, Blumenthal at the border
Sen. Richard Blumenthal heads to the border to see firsthand the conditions faced by migrantsSen. Richard Blumenthal heads to the border to see firsthand the conditions faced by migrantsSurvey: Lamont ranked 3rd least popular governor in country
Survey: Lamont ranked 3rd least popular governor in country
A survey has ranked Connecticut's governor as the third most unpopular governor in the country.A survey has ranked Connecticut's governor as the third most unpopular governor in the country.Power & Politics - Census question, Lamont's staff shakeup, what's next for Stefanowksi
Power & Politics - Census question, Lamont's staff shakeup, what's next for Stefanowksi
President Trump backed off a controversial citizenship question on the next census. But could Connecticut still be in danger of losing money -- and seats in Congress?President Trump backed off a controversial citizenship question on the next census. But could Connecticut still be in danger of losing money -- and seats in Congress?Gov. Lamont announces staff shake-up
Gov. Lamont announces staff shake-up
Gov. Lamont announces staff shake-up
Gov. Lamont announces staff shake-up
Gov. Ned Lamont has only been in office for a few months, but he is already announcing a major staff shake-up.Gov. Ned Lamont has only been in office for a few months, but he is already announcing a major staff shake-up.Census officials urge residents to fill out US census
Census officials urge residents to fill out US census
Census officials urge residents to fill out US census
Census officials urge residents to fill out US census
Connecticut's lieutenant governor and other officials were in Fairfield Tuesday urging people to fill out the U.S. census, even if it includes President Donald Trump's citizenship question.Connecticut's lieutenant governor and other officials were in Fairfield Tuesday urging people to fill out the U.S. census, even if it includes President Donald Trump's citizenship question.
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Univision 41 News Brief: Taxista recibe brutal paliza en Brooklyn
Univision 41 News Brief: Taxista recibe brutal paliza en Brooklyn
Univision 41 News Brief: Taxista recibe brutal paliza en Brooklyn
Univision 41 News Brief: Taxista recibe brutal paliza en Brooklyn
Se despidio de su hija antes de fallecer y ahora enfrenta la deportaciónSe despidio de su hija antes de fallecer y ahora enfrenta la deportaciónUnivision 41 News Brief: Más de 19 mil hogares están sin luz esta mañana
Univision 41 News Brief: Más de 19 mil hogares están sin luz esta mañana
Con Edison dice que espere restaurar el servicio de casi 20 mil hogares en la tarde del lunes.Con Edison dice que espere restaurar el servicio de casi 20 mil hogares en la tarde del lunes.Univision 41 News Brief: Inicia intensa ola de calor lo peor esta por venir
Univision 41 News Brief: Inicia intensa ola de calor lo peor esta por venir
Inicia intensa ola de calor lo peor esta por venir. Congresistas de NY rechazan deportaciones.Inicia intensa ola de calor lo peor esta por venir. Congresistas de NY rechazan deportaciones.Univision 41 News Brief: Comienza la ola de calor
Univision 41 News Brief: Comienza la ola de calor
Hoy las temperaturas se sentirán por encima de los 100 grados Fahrenheit, así que a tomar mucha agua.Hoy las temperaturas se sentirán por encima de los 100 grados Fahrenheit, así que a tomar mucha agua.Univision 41 News Brief: Alerta de calor extremo para nuestra area
Univision 41 News Brief: Alerta de calor extremo para nuestra area
Alerta de calor extremo para nuestra area. Arrestan supuesto pandillero de la MS-13 en Long Island.Alerta de calor extremo para nuestra area. Arrestan supuesto pandillero de la MS-13 en Long Island.
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Police: 2 men hospitalized following double shooting Sunday morning
Police: 2 men hospitalized following double shooting Sunday morning
Police say it happened at Burnsford Avenue and Dewhirst Street in the city's North End, around 3:30 a.m.Police say it happened at Burnsford Avenue and Dewhirst Street in the city's North End, around 3:30 a.m.Police: Man tried to lure girl into car in Milford
Police: Man tried to lure girl into car in Milford
Police say a man tried to lure a young girl into his car in Milford Friday morning.Police say a man tried to lure a young girl into his car in Milford Friday morning.Judge: Search warrants to remain sealed in case of missing New Canaan mother
Judge: Search warrants to remain sealed in case of missing New Canaan mother
Search warrants in the case of a missing New Canaan mother of five will remain sealed for the time being, a judge ordered.Search warrants in the case of a missing New Canaan mother of five will remain sealed for the time being, a judge ordered.Attorney pursues new defense for ex-animal rescue president accused of starving dogs
Attorney pursues new defense for ex-animal rescue president accused of starving dogs
The attorney for a former animal rescue president accused of starving to death five dogs in her Fairfield home has disclosed he's pursuing a new defense in the case.The attorney for a former animal rescue president accused of starving to death five dogs in her Fairfield home has disclosed he's pursuing a new defense in the case.Easton PD on lookout for vandals who damaged cemetery
Easton PD on lookout for vandals who damaged cemetery
Police say more than 40 headstones were knocked over and damaged at Union Cemetery on Sport Hill Road.Police say more than 40 headstones were knocked over and damaged at Union Cemetery on Sport Hill Road.
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The 30: An 80-year-old woman survived 2 days outside after tumbling down a 50-foot hill
The 30: An 80-year-old woman survived 2 days outside after tumbling down a 50-foot hill
The Virginia woman fell while on a riding mower.
The 30: Billy Joel changes his tune, says he'd be open to biopic on his life
The 30: Billy Joel changes his tune, says he'd be open to biopic on his life
The Piano Man used to say his life wasn't interesting enough for a movie, but he now admits it is quite a compelling tale.
The 30: Daredevil dog survives plunge from highway overpass
The 30: Daredevil dog survives plunge from highway overpass
The dog jumped out of its owner's car, then jumped off a bridge in Florida.
The 30: Cops go undercover as construction workers to catch driver breaking the law
The 30: Cops go undercover as construction workers to catch driver breaking the law
The Georgia officers disguised themselves to snare distracted drivers.
The 30: 'Chance the Snapper' alligator caught in Chicago pond
The 30: 'Chance the Snapper' alligator caught in Chicago pond
The five-foot alligator forced authorities to close much of the park to the public.
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Chef's Quick Tips: Table Salsa
Chef's Quick Tips: Table Salsa
Chef Dennis Lake of La Taqueria shows Tina Redwine how to make authentic Mexican dishes.Chef Dennis Lake of La Taqueria shows Tina Redwine how to make authentic Mexican dishes.Game On: Isle of Skye
Game On: Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye is an economic Scottish-themed tile-laying game.Isle of Skye is an economic Scottish-themed tile-laying game.Chef's Quick Tips: Indian Cottage Cheese
Chef's Quick Tips: Indian Cottage Cheese
Chef Lasath from Spice Restaurant in Bethel shows Tina Redwine how to make Indian inspired cuisine.Chef Lasath from Spice Restaurant in Bethel shows Tina Redwine how to make Indian inspired cuisine.Crafted Local: Redding Beer Company
Crafted Local: Redding Beer Company
Redding Beer Company offers traditional European styles of ales and lagers.Redding Beer Company offers traditional European styles of ales and lagers.Concerts in Connecticut: July
Concerts in Connecticut: July
Check out these Concerts in Connecticut for July.Check out these Concerts in Connecticut for July.
OffbeatMore>>
Owner: 9-foot-long anaconda found in van in Hampton Bays
Owner: 9-foot-long anaconda found in van in Hampton Bays
The owner of a 9-foot-long anaconda that went missing early Tuesday morning says he found the reptile in his van in Hampton Bays.The owner of a 9-foot-long anaconda that went missing early Tuesday morning says he found the reptile in his van in Hampton Bays.Police: Man steals iPhone; uploads his photo to victim’s Instagram
Police: Man steals iPhone; uploads his photo to victim’s Instagram
The Kearny Police Department says that an iPhone thief stole a man’s device.The Kearny Police Department says that an iPhone thief stole a man’s device.'Retro-chic' fragrance lets you smell like Jones Beach for $350
'Retro-chic' fragrance lets you smell like Jones Beach for $350
The New York City-based Bond No. 9 bottled up Jones Beach in its new perfume.The New York City-based Bond No. 9 bottled up Jones Beach in its new perfume.‘What in the holy name of America is this?’ –Woman shares experience driving in New Jersey
‘What in the holy name of America is this?’ –Woman shares experience driving in New Jersey
A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina with a sizable following for sharing good news has her first experience driving in New Jersey -- and her video about her experience is going viral.A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina with a sizable following for sharing good news has her first experience driving in New Jersey -- and her video about her experience is going viral.Study claims people developing 'horns' from cellphone use
Study claims people developing 'horns' from cellphone use
A study conducted by researchers at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast concludes that cellphones and other handheld devices are changing the human body.A study conducted by researchers at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast concludes that cellphones and other handheld devices are changing the human body.
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Chopper 12 tours the historical defenses around NYC
Chopper 12 tours the historical defenses around NYC
Chopper 12 tours the historical defenses around NYC
Chopper 12 over scene of Manorville brush fire response
Chopper 12 over scene of Manorville brush fire response
Chopper 12 was over the scene of the emergency response to a brush fire in Manorville on Sunday, July 7.
Chopper 12 was over the scene of the emergency response to a brush fire in Manorville on Sunday, July 7.
Chopper video over Ridgefield house explosion
Chopper video over Ridgefield house explosion
An explosion leveled a Ridgefield home Monday morning, sending one man to the hospital.An explosion leveled a Ridgefield home Monday morning, sending one man to the hospital.Chopper 12 over scene of Mattituck small plane crash
Chopper 12 over scene of Mattituck small plane crash
Chopper 12 was over the scene of a small plane crash in Mattituck on Saturday, June 8. Police say two people were killed in the crash.
Chopper 12 was over the scene of a small plane crash in Mattituck on Saturday, June 8. Police say two people were killed in the crash.
Video: Chopper 12 over Candlewood Lake as officials search for body of missing swimmer
Video: Chopper 12 over Candlewood Lake as officials search for body of missing swimmer
Hometown HeroMore>>
Hometown Hero Information
Hometown Hero Information
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.
Hometown Hero photos
Hometown Hero photos
Olsen is the board chair of Fairfield County's Community Foundation and chairs its executive committee. As chair, she is involved with the foundation's annual Giving Day.
Olsen is the board chair of Fairfield County's Community Foundation and chairs its executive committee. As chair, she is involved with the foundation's annual Giving Day.
Hometown Hero photo gallery
Photos of Connecticut's "Hometown Heroes"
Hometown Hero: Merrilee Ganim DeFarias
Hometown Hero: Merrilee Ganim DeFarias
Marrilee Ganim DeFarias, of Ganim's Garden Center and Florist in Fairfield, is organizing the eighth Annual "Ladies Night Out" to fund research for AHC, a rare neurological disorder that causes episodes of paralysis.
Hometown Hero: Kevin Lenehan and Rebekah Sprano
Hometown Hero: Kevin Lenehan and Rebekah Sprano
Kevin Lenehan and Rebekah Sprano are organizing Sikorsky Aircraft's ninth annual Homerun for Heroes baseball game. The fundraiser benefits Connecticut veterans and veteran organizations.
Hometown Hero: Katherine Sabia
Hometown Hero: Katherine Sabia
Katherine Sabia is a volunteer at the Beardsley Zoo, where she's an animal handler and speaks at educational programs about the different species that live at the zoo.
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Trump expands fast-track deportation authority across US
Trump expands fast-track deportation authority across US
The Trump administration is expanding the authority of immigration officers to deport migrants without requiring them to appear before judges ahead of deportation.The Trump administration is expanding the authority of immigration officers to deport migrants without requiring them to appear before judges ahead of deportation.Elevated opioid risks found at Native American hospitals
Elevated opioid risks found at Native American hospitals
(AP Photo/Will Kincaid, File). FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2008, a small child walks toward the front door of the Public Health Service Indian Hospital on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates. N.D. A federal audit released Monday, July 22, 2019, fi...
(AP Photo/Will Kincaid, File). FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2008, a small child walks toward the front door of the Public Health Service Indian Hospital on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates. N.D. A federal audit released Monday, July 22, 2019, fi...
A federal audit released Monday finds that government hospitals placed Native Americans at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses.A federal audit released Monday finds that government hospitals placed Native Americans at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses.Looking to declaw your cat? Don't look in New York anymore
Looking to declaw your cat? Don't look in New York anymore
(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 17, 2016, file photo, a cat named Rubio walks in front of the podium during a news conference in Albany, N.Y. Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a ban on the practice of declawing cats. A bill that woul...
(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 17, 2016, file photo, a cat named Rubio walks in front of the podium during a news conference in Albany, N.Y. Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a ban on the practice of declawing cats. A bill that woul...
New York becomes first state in the nation to ban the declawing of cats.New York becomes first state in the nation to ban the declawing of cats.Cristiano Ronaldo won't face rape charge in Las Vegas
Cristiano Ronaldo won't face rape charge in Las Vegas
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused him of raping her at a Las Vegas Strip resort in 2009.Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused him of raping her at a Las Vegas Strip resort in 2009.Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
(AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File). FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 file photo shows an arrangement of aspirin pills in New York. A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack. If you've already ...
(AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File). FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 file photo shows an arrangement of aspirin pills in New York. A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack. If you've already ...
A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack.A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack.
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Elevated opioid risks found at Native American hospitals
Elevated opioid risks found at Native American hospitals
(AP Photo/Will Kincaid, File). FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2008, a small child walks toward the front door of the Public Health Service Indian Hospital on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates. N.D. A federal audit released Monday, July 22, 2019, fi...
(AP Photo/Will Kincaid, File). FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2008, a small child walks toward the front door of the Public Health Service Indian Hospital on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates. N.D. A federal audit released Monday, July 22, 2019, fi...
A federal audit released Monday finds that government hospitals placed Native Americans at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses.A federal audit released Monday finds that government hospitals placed Native Americans at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses.Venezuela capital in the dark again after massive blackout
Venezuela capital in the dark again after massive blackout
The lights have gone out across much of Venezuela's capital and there are reports that much of the country is also being affected by a massive outage.The lights have gone out across much of Venezuela's capital and there are reports that much of the country is also being affected by a massive outage.Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, default
Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, default
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
Negotiations between the Trump administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a critical debt and $1.3 trillion budget bill are on the cusp of a deal.Negotiations between the Trump administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a critical debt and $1.3 trillion budget bill are on the cusp of a deal.Teen climate activist gets Normandy's first Freedom Prize
Teen climate activist gets Normandy's first Freedom Prize
(Paul Zinken/dpa via AP). Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the school strike demonstration Fridays for future in Berlin, Germany, July 19, 2019.
(Paul Zinken/dpa via AP). Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the school strike demonstration Fridays for future in Berlin, Germany, July 19, 2019.
Swedish teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg has received the first Freedom Prize awarded by France's Normandy region, which last month commemorated the 75th D-Day anniversary.Swedish teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg has received the first Freedom Prize awarded by France's Normandy region, which last month commemorated the 75th D-Day anniversary.Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement
Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement
(AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File). FILE - This July 21, 2012, file photo shows signage at the corporate headquarters of Equifax Inc., in Atlanta. Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data br...
(AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File). FILE - This July 21, 2012, file photo shows signage at the corporate headquarters of Equifax Inc., in Atlanta. Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data br...
Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
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2019 concert lineup for the XFINITY Theatre
2019 concert lineup for the XFINITY Theatre
Here's the latest concert information for the XFINITY Theatre in Hartford.Here's the latest concert information for the XFINITY Theatre in Hartford.2019 concert lineup for the College Street Music Hall
2019 concert lineup for the College Street Music Hall
Here's the 2019 concert lineup for the College Street Music Hall in New Haven.Here's the 2019 concert lineup for the College Street Music Hall in New Haven.Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.Just Married in Connecticut
Just Married in Connecticut
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News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
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