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CT Emu-Gency: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains CT Emu-Gency: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains CT Emu-Gency: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains
CT Emu-Gency: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains Update: The bird's owner has been located.  Original: A runaway emu sent Connecticut animal control officers running when the large, escaped bird took off down a local road before trying to ditch them in someone's backyard.  Animal control received a report of the loose bird around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, near the intersection of Thompson Hill Road and Pasay Road in Thompson. Animal Control Officer Nicole Raymond and First Selectman Nick Donohue, who also serves as an ACO, caught the bird after it bolted down Thompson Hill Road and wandered into a yard.  The…

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Family Says Object Thrown From CT Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 Family Says Object Thrown From CT Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 Family Says Object Thrown From CT Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43
Family Says Object Thrown From CT Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 A Connecticut driver whose death was initially reported as a crash was killed by an object thrown from an overpass, his family says. Todd Atkins, 43, died after the incident at the Racebrook Road overpass on Wilbur Cross Parkway in Woodbridge around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Connecticut State Police said. In a statement shared on social media, the family said an object appears to have been thrown from Racebrook Road, also known as Route 114, and "went through Todd’s windshield.” “He died from blunt force trauma to his torso,” the family said. “Todd did nothing wrong ex…
Yale Worker Fought Back With Baton Before Being Shot By Armed Carjacker: Police Yale Worker Fought Back With Baton Before Being Shot By Armed Carjacker: Police Yale Worker Fought Back With Baton Before Being Shot By Armed Carjacker: Police
Yale Worker Fought Back With Baton Before Being Shot By Armed Carjacker: Police A Yale University employee used a collapsible baton to fight back against an armed carjacker before the attacker shot him on his way to work in New Haven, police said. The attack happened around 4 a.m. on Oct. 20 on Canner Street, where the employee had just parked his car and was heading into work.  Police said 20-year-old Angel Rodriguez, of New Haven, approached the worker with a gun and tried to rob him. During a press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, Capt. Nicholas Marcucio said the employee pulled a collapsible baton from his pocket and struck Rodriguez several times before b…
Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash
Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash A wild police chase through a wealthy Connecticut town ended with a smashed police cruiser, a damaged civilian vehicle, and a suspect desperate to get away in handcuffs, authorities said. Now, the 51-year-old New London man faces several charges tied to the dangerous drive in Westport, police said on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  Rodney Rowe was arrested on Oct. 28 in connection with the incident that unfolded Aug. 4, police said.  The trouble began when Connecticut State Police alerted Westport officers to a vehicle wanted by authorities in Connecticut and New York. Troopers last spotted…
25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies 25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies 25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies
25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies A 25-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturing plant, police said. The deadly incident happened around 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The man was performing maintenance on a piece of equipment when he was electrocuted, Berlin police said. Emergency crews rushed to the plant and performed CPR in an effort to save his life. Paramedics took the worker to a hospital, but he died from his injuries the following day, authorities…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads
Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads A New Jersey mother who survived two types of breast cancer is going viral for running the New York City Marathon topless, proudly displaying the scars left behind by the disease she fought to overcome. Lauren Spiezia, 33, completed the 26.2-mile race Sunday, Nov. 1, in 4 hours, 54 minutes, and 5 seconds, according to official marathon results. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, Spiezia underwent chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy, and reconstruction. Rather than cover the scars left behind, she made them part of her message: "Today, I’m running the NYC Marathon with my scars uncove…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…