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Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21
Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 A 41-year-old Mexican national who had been deported twice was arrested following a wrong-way crash that killed a 21-year-old Connecticut college hockey player who dreamed of becoming a police officer. Guillermo Carmona-Lopez was identified as the driver in the Thursday, Oct. 16, crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities have placed an ICE detainer on him.  The victim was Ryan O'Shea, of Stony Point, New York, a University of New Haven senior and leader on the school's club hockey team. O'Shea was returning fro…

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Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words'
Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Authorities have identified the 25-year-old man who was electrocuted at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer last month. His family said he was a beloved son and big brother who lived life on his own terms. Mason Montalvo died on Oct. 30, a day after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said. An autopsy found that Montalvo died from complications of electrocution. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Authorities did not say where he lived.  His family posted a m…
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Connecticut police are reminding residents to stay alert as officers search for three masked suspects wanted in an armed convenience store robbery. The robbery happened Thursday night, Nov. 12, at the Howe Avenue Convenience Store in Shelton. Shelton police said three men dressed all in black and wearing ski masks entered the store, stole several things, and then ran away north on Howe Avenue. Police did not release the exact time of the robbery. Investigators are now asking the public for tips to help track down the suspects.  “Residents, neighbors, and business owners are asked to …
Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina
Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina A stolen car tore through a Connecticut marina and beach area, smashing fences, breaking gates, and hitting several vehicles before police stopped the driver, authorities said. Michael Clapp, 35, of Norwalk, was arrested after police said he fled from an officer on Tuesday, Nov. 10, leaving thousands of dollars in damage near two popular Fairfield waterfront spots. The trouble began when someone reported a vehicle stolen from Cambridge Street in Fairfield with the keys still inside, police said. A Fairfield officer spotted the stolen vehicle shortly after the report and tried to pull it ov…
Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate is sharing a startling theory about her ongoing health struggles as she searches for answers following a medical misdiagnosis. The actress, 54, said on the latest edition of her “MeSsy” podcast that she wonders whether her breast implants could be leaking and contributing to the symptoms that continue to disrupt her life. Her comments follow her disclosure that a doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, the diagnosis she received in 2021. Applegate is exploring a possible explanation, not announcing a confirmed cause. "I've been thinking this for years — br…

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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It
Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Hershey is bringing back its giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Hershey Company announced the return of its limited-edition Reese's Pie in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is offering the oversized treat again after it quickly sold out during its original launch in 2021. The Reese's Pie contains more than three pounds of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The dessert looks like a traditional Thanksgiving pie but is actually a supersized Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that measures nine inches across. The …

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Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It
Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Hershey is bringing back its giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Hershey Company announced the return of its limited-edition Reese's Pie in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is offering the oversized treat again after it quickly sold out during its original launch in 2021. The Reese's Pie contains more than three pounds of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The dessert looks like a traditional Thanksgiving pie but is actually a supersized Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that measures nine inches across. The …

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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …