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Trending: Where the rent is high

Experts warn against spending more than 30 percent of income on rent, but that's nearly impossible in Southwestern Connecticut.
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Prep romps Class LL second round

Five different players scored in double figures as Fairfield Prep hammered Newington, 75-38 at Alumni Hall.
Xavier stuns No. 3 St. Joseph | SJ hockey rallies | More »

South Florida handles UConn

Playing without leading scorer Shabazz Napier, the UConn men lose to South Florida 65-51.
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Bridgeport issues snow emergency

Mayor Bill Finch, still fielding criticism from its handling of last month's blizzard, reacted early to Wednesday night's forecast.
What the snow emergency means for you

Domestic violence charges dropped

A state prosecutor Wednesday dropped domestic violence charges against the newly installed state representative. The case is not expected to affect Ayala's pending hit-and-run case.

Towers at 6 airports to go dark April 7

The sequestering process that will shut down swaths of the federal government in coming weeks will likely be felt in control towers at six airports in the state next month.

Judge rules cheerleading not a sport

A federal judge has ruled that cheerleading is not a sport, a decision that will save women's volleyball at Quinnipiac.
Photos: NFL cheerleaders from every team

Gun owners overwhemingly for control

A Q-poll showed a wide majority of state residents — including gun owener — favor background checks for all gun buyers.
Lawmakers split on key gun-control measures

Wind, not snow, is the hazard tonight

Wind gusts of 60-65 miles per hour — nearly tropical storm strength — are expected to cause power outages tonight.
Photos of coming storm | Snow emergency in Bridgeport

Grenade found at City Hall Annex

The City Hall Annex on Broad Street was evacuated shortly after 11 a.m. today after a package containing a suspected explosive device was found include the building.

McKinney planning run for governor

The Fairfield Republican and Senate minority leader said Thursday that he was "unofficially" announcing his intention to challenge Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.

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Man shot in leg in Bridgeport
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Bridgeport declares snow emergency
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Woman killed in Milford crash
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South Florida beats UConn 65-51
Missing Milford teens found
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Towers at 6 airports to go dark April 7
12:26 AM

Arrest in crash that killed expectant parents

Eric Risberg, AP

World's youngest billionaires

Not every billionaire looks like Mr. Burns. Check out some of the youngest tycoons.

Dude then, Dude now

Cult classic 'The Big Lebowski' turns 15. See Jeff Bridges and the amazing cast over the years.

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10 ways to devalue your house

Here are 10 things to look for it you're wondering why your home isn't selling.

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UCONN MEN'S BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

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Are you happy at work?

Hearst Connecticut Newspapers is asking for your input about the best places to work in the region. Nominate your company.

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People, pooches team up at gym

K9 Fit Club offers bow wow boot camps and other classes for people and their puppies to exercise together in Illinois.

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Martha Stewart denies wrongdoing

Martha Stewart is in trouble again, this time being accused of contract breach.

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The Week in Photos

Late season snowstorm hits Midwest, East Coast

'The Big Lebowski' then and now

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Newtown students get to skip state tests

Both the federal government and the state Board of Education...
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A season full of heartache and hope comes to an end at Newtown High
Newtown allowed to waive tests
Fund to help Newtown traumatic stress victims
Daughter of shooting victim wants funds disbursed
Cyclists to go 400 miles to push for new gun laws
In Fairfield Hills debate, Newtown considers its future

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Man ordered to stay away from Alyson Hannigan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ordered a New Hampshire man...
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Wild plant foraging tour at Tarrywile
'Rounding Third' wows them in Newtown
Norman to play songs of despair, faith and renewal
Author Sparks to speak at SHU
Stamford songwriter wins prestigious prize

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Tubby tabby finds home with couple, fellow fat cat

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Pa. business auctions vandal's brick for $1150
NY man gets summonses for laughing too loudly
People, pooches team up to fight flab at Ill. gym
Ex-con accused of sneaking back into NYC jails
Owner seeks to unload football team via Craigslist

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