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Fuel Tanker Crashes into Tractor-Trailer, Bursts into Flames, Shuts Down I-95 in Connecticut

A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gas crashed into a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-95 in Connecticut Thursday morning.

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Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year

A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of Connecticut will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning, officials said.

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Police at Yale University clear anti-Israel encampment, threatening arrest and suspension

Yale police began clearing an anti-Israel encampment Tuesday, as New Haven, Connecticut, police told protesters they wouldn't be arrested unless they block traffic.

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Police bodycam from quiet Connecticut town shows crazed gunman charge officers: 'This is you, this ain't me'

Bodycam footage picked up the sound of a suspect racking the slide of a pump action shotgun during a fatal confrontation with police

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Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont had thousands of trees, bushes ‘illegally’ cut behind $7.5M home

Gov. Ned Lamont was hit with a citation for cutting down trees and bushes in protected wetland areas behind his $7.5 million Greenwich, Connecticut home.

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'Significant threat': ICE tracks down illegal immigrant charged with child sex crime

An illegal immigrant from Honduras has been captured by ICE after being released from a Connecticut jail, after he was charged for a child sex offense.

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Anti-Israel Yale agitators refuse meeting with university trustees before police bust dozens of occupiers

Anti-Israel agitators demanding Yale University divest from weapons manufacturing firms declined an offer to meet with decision makers.

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Anti-Israel protests sweep across elite universities just before Passover

Anti-Israel encampments that are raising security concerns for Jewish students were seen at Columbia, Yale, NYU, MIT and Emerson College on Monday.

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Anti-Israel Yale protesters joining Columbia students in 'tear down our society' Ivy League movement: Law prof

Video shows students and protesters at Yale University in Connecticut setup a liberation zone to show solidarity with activists at Columbia University.

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Connecticut housefire kills 3, including baby; foul play suspected

Police are investigating the cause of a Wallingford, Connecticut, housefire that left three people dead, including an eight-month-old baby.

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Vultures deemed 'too drunk to fly' after dumpster diving taken to 'rehab' center

Wildlife rehabilitation volunteers had quite a job on their hands when two vultures were discovered "drunk" inside a dumpster in Watertown, Connecticut.

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Ellen Ash Peters, first female chief justice of Connecticut Supreme Court, dies at 94

Ellen Ash Peters, the first woman to serve as Connecticut's chief justice, died on Tuesday at age 94; Peters was also Yale Law School's first female faculty member.

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Connecticut's top public defender faces termination over misconduct allegations

Connecticut's chief public defender is under scrutiny for potential termination due to several alleged misconduct issues, including unauthorized access to emails.

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UConn's Dan Hurley recalls growing up surrounded by basketball royalty: 'It was tough'

Fresh off of winning back-to-back national titles, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley spoke to OutKick's Dan Dakich about the challenges growing in the shadow of his father and brother.

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Candy tours of America: 5 delectable destinations for sweet family memories

Five destinations around the U.S. offer explorations of the world of candy while making sweet family memories, from Jelly Belly in California to world's largest candy store in Ohio.

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UConn's Dan Hurley addresses importance of mental health advocacy for men: 'It's a crisis'

University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley spoke to OutKick's Dan Dakich about mental health awareness and the struggles men have speaking up.

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Two-time UConn national champion Donovan Clingan enters NBA Draft

After playing a huge role in UConn's March Madness dominance, two-time national champion Donovan Clingan has declared for the NBA Draft.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley offers honest admission about Kentucky coaching rumor: 'Be evasive'

UConn men’s basketball coach Don Hurley spoke to OutKick's Dan Dakich about the school's back-to-back national titles and rumors about the Kentucky coaching vacancy.

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Connecticut Town Adopts 4-Day Workweek After Trial Run 'Proved Successful'

The town of Plainville, Connecticut, announced Tuesday it is adopting a four-day workweek for some of its employees.

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55 Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined for sharing homework answers

55 Coast Guard Academy cadets have reportedly been disciplined for sharing homework answers, violating the institution's academic integrity policy.

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UConn's Dan Hurley defers to wife amid Kentucky coaching rumors: 'I can't afford a divorce right now'

UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley is not looking for a new job after winning back-to-back national championships, leaving both his wife and Husky fans pleased.

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UConn's Dan Hurley steps onto court to nudge his own player in bizarre move during national title game

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley pulled an odd stunt in the team's national championship win against Purdue when he stepped onto the court and nudged his player.

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UConn dominates Purdue to capture back-to-back national championships

The Connecticut Huskies defended their spot atop the NCAA men's basketball throne after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers to win back-to-back titles.

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UConn pursues back-to-back national championships as Purdue hopes to claim 1st title

The UConn Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers will meet Monday night for the national championship. The Huskies are going for their second straight and the Boilermakers their first ever.

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UConn tops Alabama for berth in men's basketball national championship

UConn will fight for another national championship on Monday after topping Alabama in their Final Four matchup, 86-72. The Huskies are the defending champions.

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Iowa's close win over UConn in women's Final Four draws record ratings

Earlier this week, Iowa played in a record-setting Elite Eight game, but the Hawkeyes' matchup with UConn drew even more viewers Friday.

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Controversial call in Iowa's narrow victory over UConn draws fiery reaction

For some, it may seem that a controversial call in the final seconds of the semifinal game between Iowa and UConn gave way to the Hawkeyes' victory on Friday night.

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Iowa survives UConn's late-game push to reach NCAA title game

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards was called for a disastrous off-ball foul with a chance to win the game over the Iowa Hawkeyes, who held off the late-game surge to reach the NCAA title game.

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No state charges for Connecticut troopers accused of falsifying traffic stop data

Six Connecticut state troopers and a constable accused of falsifying traffic stop data will not face state criminal charges, Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin's office said Friday.

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NYC Mayor Adams ripped for late emergency text alert following earthquake

New York City Mayor Adams is being panned online after the city waited 30 minutes to put out an alert about Friday morning's earthquake.

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NYC Mayor Adams ripped for late emergency text alert following earthquake

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Iowa, Caitlin Clark headline star-studded women’s Final Four matchups: ‘Anybody can win it’

The women's NCAA college basketball semifinals begin Friday night in Cleveland with four powerhouse programs set to face off beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

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Connecticut police officer forms strong bond with baby girl he saved five years ago: 'We're family'

Connecticut officer Det. Michael Harton saved a baby girl at a movie theater five years ago — and now he's become her godfather. Fox News Digital spoke to the officer and the child's mom.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma explains why he didn't recruit Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark was the fourth-rated player in the high school class of 2020, but UConn's Geno Auriemma had other players in mind that year.

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ESPN's Molly Qerim suggests Caitlin Clark, Iowa ‘lucky’ UConn is not at full strength entering Final Four

The NCAA women’s Final Four is one day away, and at least one popular television host is not convinced the UConn Huskies are entering at even strength.

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Illegal Alien Rapist Among Nearly Two Million Known 'Got-Aways' Under Biden

Since President Joe Biden took office, nearly two million "known got-aways" have successfully crossed the United States-Mexico border. Among them is an illegal alien convicted of raping a woman in Connecticut in 2016 and deported in 2021 but who crossed the border again, undeterred by Border Patrol.

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UConn faces travel delays; flight to Final Four has multiple issues: report

UConn's flight delays appeared to stem from issues with an incoming flight from Kansas City. The flight crew's FAA-mandated hours limit seemed to be one of the issues.

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Progressive activists take victory lap after tens of thousands of Democrats cast protest votes against Biden

Almost 50,000 Wisconsin Democratic voters opted against voting for President Biden Tuesday night in a state decided by a razor-thin margin in the previous election.

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