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China evacuates villagers after new flood threat Tue, 27 May 2008 16:05:00 -0400
About 80,000 people were evacuated Tuesday from downstream of an unstable earthquake-created dam that is threatening to collapse, and troops rushed to carve a trench to drain the water before it floods the valley.

Wartime PTSD cases jumped roughly 50 pct. in 2007 Tue, 27 May 2008 16:09:00 -0400
The number of troops diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder jumped by roughly 50 percent in 2007, the most violent year so far in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Pentagon records show.

Glitch delays plan for maneuvering Mars lander arm Tue, 27 May 2008 15:36:00 -0400
NASA officials say plans for the Phoenix Mars Lander's second day of activities on Mars have been delayed. They say it's because of a problem in relaying communications from one of two Mars orbiters relaying commands from Earth.

CIA watching for al-Qaida 'succession crisis' Tue, 27 May 2008 15:21:00 -0400
The U.S. is making "a big and continual push" to capture or kill al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, but his demise won't end the organization's menace, CIA Director Michael Hayden said Tuesday in an Associated Press interview. The CIA is equally interested in those jockeying to replace bin Laden in what he predicted will be a "succession crisis."

McCain: US, China could stop making nuke bomb fuel Tue, 27 May 2008 15:54:00 -0400
Republican presidential candidate John McCain called Tuesday for talks with China to negotiate a temporary halt to production of nuclear weapons-grade material and with Russia on a new treaty to destroy more nuclear weapons.

McCain campaigns with Bush, seeing pluses, minuses Tue, 27 May 2008 15:29:00 -0400
John McCain's complex relationship with President Bush can be summed up with a simple saying: can't live with him, can't live without him.

Saxophone Player, Injured By Stroke, Plays To Patients Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Time was, Ken Carter played the smoky blues clubs and jazz joints of New York City. These days his stage is a sterile hospital unit, his audience a bustling medical staff and their recovering patients.

Blumenthal Says Insurers Couldn't Unilaterally Change State Contracts Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There are high hopes for new legislation that would let Connecticut towns, small businesses and nonprofits join the state employees' health plan, but it has been hard to gauge how much relief they'd get from high premiums.

On Memorial Day, Charlie Company Ships Out Again Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Judy Aldahondo spent Memorial Day with a mix of pride and fear. Her son, Lance Cpl. Lino Torres, was leaving in a few hours on the first leg of his journey back to Iraq.

Federal Agency Adds Three Security Features At Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Transportation Security Administration has added three new security features at Bradley International Airport since the start of 2008.

Wesleyan Students, Youthful Offenders Collaborate In Theater Project Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At first, the two young men staging an informal production of "Waiting for Godot" stay close to the script.

Paul McCartney Among Yale's Honorary Degree Recipients Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The band played "Hey Jude" as ex-Beatle Paul McCartney stepped on stage Monday to accept an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University. In a short tribute, Yale President Richard Levin evoked some of the songwriter's most memorable lines.

Public Libraries Make Friends On Facebook, MySpace Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Technology is giving new meaning to "friends of the library."

Simsbury To Host Forums On 'Green' Initiatives Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The town is moving forward with becoming as "green" as it can be by hosting a series of forums dedicated to enacting environmentally friendly initiatives.

Spectators Gather To Watch Area Parades Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In 1969, Manuel Quintana took his 3-year-old son to Middletown's Memorial Day parade.

Glastonbury Education Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $25,000 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Glastonbury Education Foundation is helping the school system bring an artist to town and celebrate five decades of teaching Russian, and assisting a town agency to upgrade its cable television programming.

Obama Speaks At Wesleyan In Kennedy's Place Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barack Obama stepped in Sunday for the ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy with a call to service at Wesleyan University that was a tribute to a storied political dynasty and a nod to his own presidential ambitions.

Postal Service Unfurls Flag Series Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Collectors who have wished for commemorative stamps in a convenient roll form will get their wish on Flag Day, June 14, as the Postal Service releases the first set of stamps in its new Flags of Our Nation series, a multiyear set of 60 stamps. The series will eventually include the flags of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five overseas territories, filled out by four new views of the Stars and Stripes.

Once Shy Pen Pals, Today They Will Say 'I Do' Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rachel St. Pierre walked away from a family party to answer an overseas phone call on her cellphone.

Independent Thinker Put Family First Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Each Sunday, "Extraordinary Life" looks back on someone whose life made a difference.

Etiquette Of The Wild Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In all the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to forget that humans and animals occupy parallel worlds. Until, that is, those worlds collide.

410 Asylum Is A Go Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rosanne Haggerty was as good as her word. The West Hartford native said she'd revitalize the historic Capitol Building at 410 Asylum St. in Hartford. Her financing, years in the making, finally came together and construction has begun. Mayor Eddie Perez called it "a tremendous occasion" for the city and he's right.

Assurant Gets Its Due Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In setting out to reject customers' medical claims, Milwaukee-based insurer Assurant engaged in an unethical and especially cruel practice. Penalties recently issued by the state's top insurance regulator, Thomas R. Sullivan, should send a clear signal to the company and the industry that such tactics won't be tolerated in Connecticut.

On The Hunt In Brimfield Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One cloudy morning, my husband and I packed the car with snacks and water, stopped by the cash machine and drove northeast to Brimfield, Mass. We were not alone. About 130,000 visitors from all over the world descended on the bucolic village near Sturbridge that week.

Who Wins The Politics Of Division? Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia.

California: Please Gamble Irresponsibly Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to balance the budget by borrowing against future lottery earnings has the potential to stave off the state's budget crisis — but at what cost?

Avoiding The Deficit Disaster Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Congress is poised to approve a budget blueprint that would kick many long-term spending issues to next year. This budget offers no realistic way to pay for extending tax cuts for the middle class or for growing entitlement programs. In short, a fiscal tsunami looms on the horizon and little is being done to prevent a disaster.

Watching The Grass Grow Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
My wife and I have two boys, 12 and 14. At their age, I mowed yards, $5 a yard. My gardener charges $200 a month.

Johns Hopkins Beats Trinity, Perfect Season Lost Tue, 27 May 2008 14:42:00 -0400
Game Two Trinity 3, Johns Hopkins 3 - 8th Trinity College is playing a second game against Johns Hopkins after the Bantams lost the first game and a shot at a perfect season. The winner of the second game will win the national championship. Game One: Johns Hopkins 4, Trinity 3 Photos: Game One | 2008 Trinity's Season Trinity Baseball Video What's a bantam? Links: Game Log | Video

Johns Hopkins (41-7) scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth inning to defeat Trinity 4-3 in the NCAA Division III College World Series today at Fox Cities Stadium.

Three More Commit To Travelers Tue, 27 May 2008 15:29:00 -0400
The Travelers Championship announced three more players today into the 2008 tournament as Ryuji Imada, Johnson Wagner, Brian Gay and D.J. Trahan - all with PGA Tour wins already this season - commited to playing in the state's PGA event June 19-22 at the Tournament Players Club at River Highlands.

Big Brown resumes training for Belmont Tue, 27 May 2008 15:40:00 -0400
A jog around the racetrack was all trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. needed to see before declaring Big Brown back -- and maybe better than before.

Rain cuts short French Open play; Mauresmo, Kuztnesova win Tue, 27 May 2008 15:52:00 -0400
A photo of Maria Sharapova graced the cover of the French Open's official daily program Tuesday, which might be considered false advertising.

Red Sox End Road Losing Streak Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With four runs in the top of the eighth at Safeco Field, the Red Sox ended their seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Mariners.

Indiana Fever's Douglas Returns To Face Sun Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— It's easy to understand how Katie Douglas felt, the youngest of four children, reeling from the deaths of her parents to cancer within two years of each other while she was attending Purdue.

Pistons Even Series With Celtics Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Antonio McDyess refused to let the Detroit Pistons get pushed to the brink of elimination.

Seventh Inning Costly As Yankees Lose Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— The Yankees beat up on Orioles lefthander Garrett Olson last week in New York. But they couldn't duplicate the feat Monday in a 6-1 loss.

Edwards Takes Spin Into Victory Lane After Fellows' Bad Luck Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Paul Edwards was preparing himself mentally to go to battle with one of the best road course drivers of this generation.

Trinity On Verge Of Perfect Season, National Title Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One and done is Trinity's philosophy today in the NCAA Division III College World Series championship round. One more victory against Johns Hopkins, at noon, gives the Bantams a 45-0 record and their first national title.

Trinity Players Signing Autographs Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— At Fox Cities Stadium, there's one definitive sign of what Trinity has accomplished.

Miami Top Seed In Tournament Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Miami was selected as the top seed for the 64-team NCAA Division I baseball tournament Monday, while two-time defending champion Oregon State was left out of the field.

Syracuse Defeats Hopkins In Lacrosse Final Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A year after failing to make the tournament for the first time in 25 seasons, Syracuse beat defending national champion Johns Hopkins 13-10 Monday in the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse final.

Bantams Listed With Some Heavyweights Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Trinity ends its most memorable season today in the NCAA Division III College World Series at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis. Here's a look at some other college baseball milestones:

Trinity (44-0) Vs. Johns Hopkins (41-7) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
ΔTrinity RH Tim Kiely (11-0, 1.33 ERA) vs. Hopkins RH Chez Angeloni (8-0, 4.50)

Courant State Baseball Ratings Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Courant State

Courant State Softball Ratings Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Softball 1. Masuk-Monroe (23-0): Rachele Fico allowed her second run of the season — and first earned — but Panthers defeated Newtown 7-1 in SWC final. LW: 1.

Gas Price Hikes A Challenge For Boaters Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The next time you feel like complaining about what it costs to fill your gas tank, consider the situation of Ken and Wendy Pratt.

Science Students Need To Get Out Of The Classroom Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's a late Wednesday morning and three high school students from Meriden should be hunkered down in the classroom. But here they are, jammed around a digital monitor at the Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven.

Software Takes The Place Of The Watercooler Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Once upon a time, people bonded with their co-workers on office softball teams and traded gossip at the watercooler.

Resident Surprises Burglar

Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory

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