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Stefanie Spielman dies at 42

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:43:57 GMT

The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. WBNS radio in Columbus says 42-year-old Stefanie Spielman died Thursday at the family's home in Upper Arlington.

Grills sold at Lowes being recalled

Mike Bulda — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:25:06 GMT

More than half a million gas grills sold exclusively at Lowe's stores are being recalled. They are the perfect flame SLG series gas grills.

Floods cause nationwide Eggo shortage

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:04 GMT

The shortage of a popular breakfast fare is due, in part, to Metro Atlanta's record flooding. There's no waffling on this one, the entire nation is experiencing an insufficiency of Eggos.

Sen. Kerry's daughter arrested on DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:33 GMT

The daughter of Sen. John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk.

Congress questions vaccine shortage

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:31 GMT

With nearly 4,000 swine flu deaths so far, lawmakers want to know why the FDA hasn't approved adjuvanted vaccine yet.

Raw Video: Meteor lights up night sky

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:45 GMT

A stunning sight lit up the sky over Utah and several western states Wednesday. The Willard Eccles Observatory in Utah shot video of a meteor early Wednesday morning, just after midnight.

ACS challenges people to quit smoking

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:56:57 GMT

Thursday is the Great American Smoke Out – a challenge to people to stop using tobacco and to clear the air of second hand smoke. 22News spoke to Arlela Bethel from the American Cancer Society about this annual event.

New legal drug not covered by law

Kara Dominick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:57 GMT

A new drug called K-2 is starting to make waves. It looks a lot like marjuana, and works like it too, only it's legal.

TVs come in different shades of green

Shiri Spear — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:56:03 GMT

According to the California Energy Commission TVs and accessories like DVD and Blu-ray players can account for 10% of a homeowner’s electricity bill. Find out which TVs are the biggest "energy offenders".

Deadline to vote for Kennedy successor

Veronica Cintron — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:25:23 GMT

Time is running out if you want to register to vote in the state primary to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

More shoppers paying with cash, debit

Jackie Bruno — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:58:34 GMT

The official start of the holiday shopping season is fast approaching, but are more people making purchases with cash or credit?

3 city men arrested in cocaine bust

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:05 GMT

Three Springfield men were arrested by police for trafficking cocaine.

GOP senators push death penalty debate

Anthony DiLorenzo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:29 GMT

Republican lawmakers debated a sentencing bill Wednesday, hoping to push a proposal to restore the death penalty in Massachusetts.

Road rage killer gets 20 years

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:33:59 GMT

A Hartford man has accepted a plea deal that will send him to prison for 20 years for shooting another man to death during a road rage incident last year.

Trash plants pay for emissions offense

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:08 GMT

Officials say Connecticut's largest municipal trash authority and its operator have agreed to pay $355,000 to settle air emission violations dating back to 2007.

Warrants in Yale killing remain sealed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:13:46 GMT

A Connecticut judge has agreed to keep sealed for another two weeks search warrant affidavits in the case of an animal research technician charged with killing a Yale graduate student.

Jail for man convicted of shooting cop

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:02:59 GMT

A Stratford man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to kill a federal law enforcement officer at a Bridgeport gas station in 2007.

New mammogram advice causes concern

Jackie Brousseau — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:39 GMT

There's been a big change in the federal guidelines concerning mammograms. Women are now being told its fine to wait until age 50 before getting tested for breast cancer.

Woman arrested for death of boyfriend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:12:14 GMT

A Connecticut woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her 57-year-old boyfriend, who was run over by a car in Old Saybrook last year.

In-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Jackie Bruno — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:48 GMT

State lawmakers could soon consider a new bill that would allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition prices at Massachusetts state colleges.

Biden to help Dodd raise campaign cash

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:20:10 GMT

Campaign officials for Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd say Vice President Joe Biden will visit Hartford on Dec. 11 for a fundraiser for the senator, who is trailing in the polls in his 2010 re-election bid.

Americans hesitant about health bill

Jackie Brousseau — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:54:34 GMT

A new poll finds the majority of Americans are not in favor of the current healthcare bills in Congress.

Boston plans to reroute trucks illegal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:35:11 GMT

Federal transportation officials say Boston's efforts to stop trucks carrying potentially dangerous cargo from driving through the city during certain hours is illegal.

Suspect in child sex case 'devastated'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:58:43 GMT

A sixth member of a family facing multiple child sex abuse charges in western Missouri said he is "devastated" and had "no idea" about the rape allegations against him.

Trolley accident on Boston's Green Line

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:24:25 GMT

The MBTA in Boston is investigating why a trolley suddenly stopped short, injuring some passengers.

Evidence in '98 Yale slaying worthless

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:18:26 GMT

DNA evidence in the unsolved murder was contaminated by a former Connecticut forensic lab worker.

Bradley bomb threat suspect arrested

Sy Becker — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:17:54 GMT

An arrest has been made in the investigation of a bomb threat phoned into Bradley International Airport.

CT crews searching for man in river

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:58:59 GMT

Emergency crews are searching for a man whose minivan has been found in the Connecticut River.

UConn dorm evacuated by 2 fires

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:40:21 GMT

Authorities are investigating two fires that occurred within minutes of each other in a University of Connecticut dormitory.

Man killed on Route 95

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:22:13 GMT

A Bridgeport man was killed after exiting his car following a minor accident on Route 95 south.