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Murphy beats out McMahon in heated U.S. Senate race

Democrat Chris Murphy is celebrating a big victory this morning after defeating Republican Linda McMahon to win the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Joe Lieberman. Murphy celebrated in Hartford yesterday

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Nov 7, 2012, 8:50 AM

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Murphy beats out McMahon in heated U.S. Senate race

Democrat Chris Murphy is celebrating a big victory this morning after defeating Republican Linda McMahon to win the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Joe Lieberman. Murphy celebrated in Hartford yesterday

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Storm Wrangler 12 surveys flood damage after torrential rain across Hudson Valley and Connecticut

Increasing sunshine with a mild breeze today in western Connecticut

Boat crashes into jetty and flips, triggering water rescue off Bridgeport

Daughter of Bridgeport woman killed by hit-and-run driver 'very grateful' police have arrested 2 suspects

Waist-level floodwaters swallow Bridgeport streets

Norwalk roads under water after torrential rain triggers flash flood warning

Heavy rain leaves several Connecticut communities with flooded streets and roadways

Man critically injured in Bridgeport birthday party drive-by shooting

Man wounded in early morning shooting near Bridgeport's Charles F. Greene Homes

Iconic kids show visits Bridgeport's Beardsley Park to highlight Internet safety measure

More than 2.3 million Ricky Joy candy bottles recalled over choking hazard

2 people hurt in Weston rollover car crash

CT's Expanded Pay Transparency Law will require companies to be honest about wage ranges

‘This is a public health crisis’. Local lawmaker warns of powerful animal sedative flooding Bridgeport drug market

'Best weekend of the year.' 48th annual Norwalk Oyster Festival kicks off at Veterans Memorial Park

Sen. Blumenthal calls for end to war in Iran, lowering of gas prices

Norwalk police run 25 miles in 25 hours to raise money for Tunnel to Towers on 9/11

Stratford man arrested after 10 dogs were found in horrific conditions

Police: Brookfield doctor accused of sexually assaulting, providing methamphetamine to juvenile patient

9/11 ceremony held in Bridgeport on 25th anniversary of terror attacks