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Clinton Backs Obama At Unity Rally Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton embraced, praised each other and locked hands in unity Friday, hoping to persuade legions of still-skeptical Clinton backers to rally around her one-time rival.

London Concert Celebrates Mandela's 90th Birthday Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Will Smith charmed the crowd, and Amy Winehouse wowed them just by showing up — but Nelson Mandela proved to be the biggest star of all at a concert Friday in honor of the South African statesman's 90th birthday.

Islamic Militants Mass Around Strategic Pakistani City Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Heavily armed Islamic militants have massed on the outskirts of Peshawar, the strategic provincial capital in northwest Pakistan, and the Pakistani government has stepped up security around the city amid fears that it could fall.

Efforts To Stymie Taliban Aren't Working, Pentagon Report Says Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Taliban has regrouped after its initial fall from power in Afghanistan and the pace of its attacks is likely to increase this year, according to a Pentagon report that offers a dim view of progress in the nearly 7-year-old war.

Prison In Body Part Scam Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Broad Scheme Netted Millions

The mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar scheme to loot hundreds of corpses and sell bone and tissue for transplants was sentenced Friday to 18 to 54 years in prison after he apologized to the horrified families of the deceased.

It's All About New Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Reinventing Another New York City Neighborhood

Most everyone who's been around this Brooklyn neighborhood long enough knows Mama Ruth, a zippy 87-year-old grandmother with toffee-toned skin, a few lonely teeth and indigo eyes.

North Pole May Be Ice-Free This Year Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Would Be First In Recorded History, Although Odds Are Disputed

There's a 50-50 chance that the North Pole will be ice-free this summer, which would be a first in recorded history, a leading ice scientist says.

Financial Settlement Reached In Anthrax Probe Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Justice Department has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement with former Army scientist Steven Hatfill, named a person of interest in the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed an Oxford woman and four others.

Hartford Library Cuts Looming Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Facing an $870,000 gap between next year's operating budget and what is needed to maintain library services at their current level, the board of directors of the Hartford Public Library announced it is closing two branches and laying off 40 employees.

Fuel Prices Ground Flights From Hartford To Europe Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The decision by Northwest Airlines to cancel its year-old flight between Hartford and Amsterdam squashes what Connecticut leaders hailed as a dream come true, a path to Europe that went beyond travel to stimulate commerce with the rest of the world.

Worried About The SAT? Give The ACT A Try Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
High school junior Sabrina Camboulives wasn't happy with her SAT scores, so her guidance counselor at Bacon Academy in Colchester suggested she try the ACT test to see if she could do better.

State To Operate Old State House Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state and the city of Hartford finally reached an agreement Friday that paves the way for the state to take over the operation of the Old State House, preventing the threatened closure of the historic downtown building.

Potential McCain Running Mate Challenges State GOP Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of the politicians on John McCain's short list for vice president challenged Connecticut Republicans on Friday to unite behind McCain and reverse the GOP's political losses of 2006.

State Seeking Alternatives In Rising Train Center Costs Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State lawmakers expressed frustration Friday with the skyrocketing price tag of a commuter rail maintenance center in New Haven, with some suggesting alternatives to the $1.2 billion project.

Woman Found Dead In Enfield Apartment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who lived in the Scitico Gardens apartment complex off Hazard Avenue in the Scitico section.

State Fuel Cell Efforts Get $200,000 Federal Grant Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology has received a $200,000 federal grant to promote applications of hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Homicide, Other Shooting Reported In Hartford Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A young man was shot and killed in a downtown parking lot, moments before a teenage girl was shot in the face and seriously wounded while sitting on a porch in the city's North End.

Rowland Aide Out Of Prison Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Federal authorities say they have transferred Peter Ellef, a top aide to former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, out of prison and into a halfway house to serve the remainder of his corruption sentence.

Panel Says Lawmakers Should Pay For Ethics Defense Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Taxpayers shouldn't foot the legal defense bill for state lawmakers embroiled in ethics investigations, the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board decided Thursday in a reversal of a decision it made in March.

Constitutional Convention Urged Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Advocates Want Wording Changed To Allow Ballot Initiatives

A coalition of groups that want Connecticut to allow ballot initiatives like those in California is urging voters to approve a convention in the fall so the state constitution can be changed.

State Task Force To Study Fatherless Families Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
House Speaker James Amann is establishing a task force to study the causes of fatherlessness.

How Cats Tamed Themselves Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Researchers Examine Evolution Of Felines And Why They Chose To Live Near Humans

They're fierce hunters and purring companions, subject of ancient paintings and modern-day cartoons, barnyard necessities and companions of single women everywhere. Both aloof and affectionate, cats have been revered — and sometimes reviled — for centuries.

Joining A Crowded Field Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
High Costs, Health Concerns Fuel Boom In Gardening, Business For Suppliers

High food prices, even higher gasoline prices, food safety scares, and the increasing popularity of organic foods have combined to set off a virtual explosion in backyard vegetable gardening this year.

Robinson Leaves UConn, Might Return Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two weeks ago, UConn coach Jim Calhoun said he didn't expect Stanley Robinson to be with the Huskies next season but said "he could wear the uniform again." Robinson has plans to spend at least one semester away from UConn while taking courses at a junior college near his Birmingham, Ala., home, The Day of New London reported.

Divided City: Mets, Yankees Split Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Following up the Yankees 15-6 loss to the Mets in the first game of the day-night, Bronx-Queens doubleheader Friday, Sidney Ponson delivered six scoreless innings in the night game and beat a reeling Pedro Martinez 9-0 to get the Yankees a split.

Dice-K, Drew Lead Red Sox Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— When he came out of the game after five innings Friday night, Daisuke Matsuzaka's teammates all gathered for the customary job-well-done handshakes and pats on the back.

Not The Dream Sun Expected Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— The Atlanta Dream came into Mohegan Sun Arena on the verge of making WNBA history — the kind they didn't want to make. They were winless, and with another loss would become the team with the most consecutive losses to start a season.

Kyle Busch Succeeds Over Fans' Objections Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the grandson of a NASCAR pioneer and son of one of stock car racing's legends, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is, not surprisingly, a student of the sport's history.

No. 1 Ivanovic Upset At Wimbledon Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic was knocked out in the third round of Wimbledon Friday by 133rd-ranked Zheng Jie of China, extending a string of upsets at the All England Club.

Governor's Cup Football Tonight Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Governors' Cup All-Star Football Game Connecticut vs. Rhode Island Δ What: 10th meeting between the states' top seniors

Tough Economic Waves For Surfboard Makers Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. retail surfboard sales were $190.4 million in 2006, an increase from $105.9 million in 2004, according to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association. Many in the industry aren't expecting the 2008 numbers to look very good.

Rates To Rise For CL&P Customers Next Week Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut Light & Power customers will see their electric rates increase next week. On Monday, the rate for transmitting electricity from power generators to CL&P. Then, on Tuesday, a new set of higher generation rates and state and federal charges is scheduled to take effect.

For Conn., Report Says, More Subprime Problems Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A report released Friday indicates that the state's mortgage foreclosure troubles could become deeper and last longer than expected.

Foxwoods Lays Off Just Over 100 Workers Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Just months after creating nearly 2,000 jobs with its newly opened MGM Grand casino, Foxwoods said it has laid off just over 100 employees.

State Pulls Former Insurance Agent's License Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Connecticut Insurance Department has revoked the license of former Bankers Life and Casualty agent Bruce A. Smedick for improper sales tactics involving four elderly consumers.

Can Stimulus Outlast Problems? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Payments Boost Consumer Spending, But Effect May Be Short-Lived, Analysts Warn

Millions of economic stimulus payments sent after-tax incomes surging in May by the largest amount since a similar recession-fighting effort by Gerald Ford 33 years ago.

Anheuser-Busch Declares Goals For Growth Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anheuser-Busch Cos. on Friday detailed its plan to make the company more valuable than the $65-a-share offer it rejected from InBev and gave 2008 and 2009 profit guidance above analysts' expectations.

Oil Hits Another Record Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Expect Gas Prices To Jump, Too

Oil futures climbed to a new record near $143 a barrel Friday as the dollar weakened against the euro, confirming expectations that the falling greenback, a major factor in crude's stratospheric rise, will extend its decline and add to oil's appeal.

Wards Didn't Disclose Credit Hack Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An old name in retail was hit by a modern scourge — a hack of its customers' credit card numbers — but didn't inform the consumers, revealing how data breaches might be heavily undercounted even with new notification laws.

In new Web names, .sky is the .limit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:16:46 -0400
The group that oversees Internet addresses decides to let users coin their own dot-designations.

In addition to the likes of .com and .net, the Internet might soon have Web addresses ending in .fun, .cars and .prettymuchanythingyouwant.

Horse Show Winds Up Today With $25,000 Grand Prix

Westport Beauty

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Westport Rotary Club Passes the Gavel

Westport News Closes Westport Office, Moves to Norwalk

Going Down: 2 Side Hill Road

Compo Play

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Handing Over the First Fireworks Ticket

A Day at the Market

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