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According to reports, he was escorted off the set of #Matlock last week. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/matlock-actor-david-del-rio-kicked-off-show-after-sexual-assault-accusation-by-co-star-reports-say/

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#BREAKING: Federal worker firings begin amid government shutdown.

Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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#BREAKING: Officials confirm ‘multiple’ people killed in #Tennessee plant explosion.

‘Multiple’ people killed, several missing after explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer, officials say

An explosion was reported at an explosives manufacturer in Nashville Friday morning.

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Iconic singer Alan Jackson has announced the date of his final show.

Alan Jackson announces date, location for star-studded final full-length concert

Iconic country singer Alan Jackson has announced one last show before he retires from touring and has invited an all-star lineup to join him.

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Family members provided a photo of Mimi, the 12-year-old whose remains were found near an abandoned home in #NewBritain. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

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UPDATE: State finds New Britain YWCA failed to give proper aid to a 2-year-old boy who died choking on a meatball.

State finds New Britain YWCA failed to give proper first aid/CPR in death of 2-year-old boy who choked on meatball

The Office of Early Childhood has completed their investigation into the death of two-year-old Saunti Reynolds, who died on July 29th after choking on a meatball at the YWCA childcare center in New Britain, Connecticut.

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UPDATE: #NewHaven police say they've made an arrest in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy.

New Haven police make arrest in deadly teen shooting case

An arrest was made in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy in New Haven, police announced.

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#BREAKING UPDATE: Family members have identified the girl whose remains were found in #NewBritain.

New Britain officials: Remains are that of a girl

A neighborhood in New Britain on Friday continued to seek answers after the remains of a girl were discovered.

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The Savannah Bananas expect to see a significant jump in fans coming to see them. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/savannah-bananas-announce-2026-schedule-reveals-2-new-teams/

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#BREAKING UPDATE: New Britain officials have confirmed that discovered remains are that of a girl. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

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#NewBritain school officials said that the district is prepared to make support services available to students and staff. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

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UPDATE: New Britain school officials have released a statement.

New Britain schools: Discovery of remains ‘may be impacting our school community’

A neighborhood in New Britain on Friday continued to seek answers after possible human remains were discovered.

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Ok. Who turned on their heat? 🥶

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 2d

Severe burns prompt #Aldi product recall.

Pressure cookers sold at Aldi recalled after several severe burn injuries reported

Tempo USA is recalling Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers sold at ALDI stores nationwide due to a faulty lid after multiple severe burn injuries were reported.

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#Catholic education is returning to #Hartford.

Catholic education to return to Hartford

The archbishop of Hartford announced the return of Catholic education to Hartford.

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A 15-year-old escapes captivity in a home after being sexually assaulted and forced to take drugs, police say.

15-year-old escapes captivity in a home after being sexually assaulted, forced to take drugs, police say

A 15-year-old girl escaped captivity from a home in South Dakota where police believe she was sexually assaulted and forced to take illegal drugs.

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#FirstAlertTraffic: The left lane is closed on I-95 south in #Westport. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/09/crash-involving-bus-closes-lane-i-95-south-westport/

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This may end the growing season for many in the state, according to meteorologist Scot Haney. https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-cold-then-a-coastal-storm-prompt-first-alert-weather-days

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#Kiss legend Gene Simmons passed out while driving, his wife says.

Kiss legend Gene Simmons passes out while driving, crashes into parked car

The 76-year-old's wife says he blacked out because he was on new medication and became dehydrated.

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Did Taylor Swift turn down the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's what she had to say.

No, Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Taylor Swift says she did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny.

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Prosecutors say he went up a hill after an Uber shift on New Year’s Eve and listened to a rap song about starting a fire, and then is accused of starting one himself. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/08/arrest-made-deadly-la-fires-that-killed-12-destroyed-more-than-6k-homes-buildings-reports-say/

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JUST IN: An arrest was made in the LA wildfires that killed 12 and destroyed more than 6,000 homes, reports say.

Authorities make an arrest related to deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood

An arrest has been made in connection to the deadly fire that erupted on Jan. 7, killing 12 people and destroying more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the Pacific Palisades.

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He was also the suspect accused of a burglary in #Watertown on Tuesday. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/07/police-investigate-double-homicide-waterbury-shooting/

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#BREAKING UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect and victims in a #Waterbury double homicide case.

LIVE: Man accused of killing parents in Waterbury

Two people were found dead in a home in Waterbury on Monday night and a suspect was arrested.

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Former #FBI Director James Comey has entered a plea.

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