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Connecticut casinos trying to fight competition

(WTNH/AP)– Leaders of Connecticut’s Mohegan and Foxwoods casinos are trying to figure out a way to stay competitive, as Massachusetts gets set to build a new casino. The president of the Mohegan...

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JetBlue teams up with Amazon

(WTNH/AP)– JetBlue is teaming up with Amazon and its Prime members, to offer free video streaming. Prime members will soon be able to stream using their Amazon Prime membership on any wifi enabled...

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FAA working with companies to try and create drone regulations

(WTNH/CNNmoney)– The FAA will work closely with three companies to try and create drone regulations for commercial use. The FAA will work with CNN, Burlington railroad and drone maker PrecisionHawk....

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Metro-North safety measures

(WTNH)– New safety measures are being taken to prevent future accidents on Metro-North. The MTA has taken out a nearly $1 billion loan to install technology that would slow down trains when necessary....

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Free dental care for moms

(WTNH)– One dentist office in New Britain is offering free dental work to mother’s this Saturday. TC Dental in New Britain is offering a pre-mother’s day gift this Saturday. They are offering free...

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Body found in Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH)– Police in Glastonbury pulled a body out of the Connecticut River over the weekend. Police got a call Saturday afternoon after someone spotted a body floating in the river....

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First in flight fight

(WTNH/AP)– Ohio is taking steps to put down Connecticut’s claim of being first in flight. Back in 2013, Connecticut lawmakers passed a measure claiming Gustave Whitehead was actually the first man in...

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Students in Hartford helping power Nepal

(WTNH) — Students in Hartford are working to bring power to remote villages of Nepal. Wind and Solar Generator in Saldang, Nepal Students have already built a wind and solar powered generator which...

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Single mom study

(WTNH)– A new study shows single mothers are at higher risk for poor health. A new report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says women who are single mothers before the age...

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Was a commercial plane hacked?

(WTNH/ABC)– The FBI is looking into whether or not a computer security expert hacked into a commercial plane. The hacker claims he took control of the plane by hacking into the airliner’s in-flight...

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15th annual AIDS Awareness Day

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds suffering from AIDS gathered in Hartford for AIDS Awareness Day on Tuesday. The event is sponsored by AIDS Connecticut and is intended to raise awareness and urge...

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Japan changes dolphin acquiring rules

(WTNH)– Animal rights activists are happy about a victory in Japan. Japanese aquariums are now changing the way they acquire dolphins. This after the Oscar-winning documentary “The Cove” exposed the...

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Natural gas expansion in East Hampton

EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Some residents and businesses in East Hampton will soon have the option to use natural gas. The 10-mile expansion of a natural gas main into the town is UIL’s largest such...

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Frontier bringing jobs back to New London

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Frontier Communications is now open for business in New London. A call center which AT&T had closed down years ago is now re-opening with some brand new opportunities. A...

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Ford recall

(WTNH/AP)– Ford announces two major recalls. The first recall involves 19,500 2015 Ford Mustangs. USA Today reports there is a problem with the heat shield around the gas tank on Mustangs with...

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Special Olympics torch in Bristol

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH)– The torch for the Unified Special Olympics made its way through Bristol today, and was met with an enormous celebration. Organizers are looking to raise the number of...

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