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Obama And McCain Both Courting Latino Voters Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama on Saturday vied for the support of Hispanics, beginning a four-month courtship of a pivotal voting constituency by vowing to remake immigration policy, and sparring over their positions on the issue.

Scientists: Nothing To Fear From Atom-Smasher Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The most powerful atom-smasher ever built could make some bizarre discoveries, such as invisible matter or extra dimensions in space, after it is switched on in August.

River Wins Battle, But Winfield, Mo., Hails Effort Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A makeshift barrier holding back the Mississippi River failed early Saturday, swamping the low-lying part of the small community of Winfield and ending a valiant but ultimately doomed battle against the surging river.

First Violence, Now Drought Threatens Iraq Farmers Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For nearly three years, farmer Sarheed Ahmed barely touched his land. He was too afraid of drawing the attention of the masked gunmen who terrorized the area, or of the U.S. attack helicopters that prowled overhead.

Bush calls for more penalties against Zimbabwe Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Zimbabwe came under threat of further sanctions on Saturday as President Bush said the U.S. was working on new ways to punish longtime leader Robert Mugabe and his allies following the widely denounced presidential runoff election.

Smoky Skies Threaten Health In Fiery California Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities.

Taliban Pushed Back Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pakistani Forces Destroy Bases

Government forces Saturday attacked the strongholds of Taliban fighters who for the time had appeared poised to make at least a symbolic strike at a major Pakistani city.

Secret U.S. Operation Kills Iraqi, Strains Relations Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Senior Iraqi government officials said Saturday that a U.S. special forces counterterrorism unit conducted the raid that reportedly killed a relative of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, touching off a high-stakes diplomatic crisis between the United States and Iraq.

Reports: Model Dies In Fall From NYC Building Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A cover model for European Vogue has fallen to her death from her Manhattan apartment building in an apparent suicide.

S.C. Teen Killed By Six Flags Coaster In Ga. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A teenager was decapitated by a roller coaster after he hopped a pair of fences and entered a restricted area Saturday at Six Flags Over Georgia, authorities said.

Contamination Causes Closings At Local Beaches Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Over the last decade, swimmers lost at least 3,000 days to bacteria-related closings at Connecticut beaches. And federal officials say instances of water-born illness contracted in recreational waters are on the rise around the country.

High Gas Prices Stifle Inner-City Workforce Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The spike in fuel costs has, for many, become the difference between a road trip and a weekend at home. For Michelle Powell, who cleans hotel rooms in Windsor Locks to support a husband and daughter, it is the difference between driving to work and taking an hourlong bus ride to save money for food.

Enfield Police Question Grandson In 85-Year-Old's Death Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The death of an 85-year-old woman whose body was found in her apartment Friday has been ruled a homicide, police said Saturday, and detectives were interviewing the victim's grandson — labeled a person of interest in the case — Saturday night.

Officer Shoots, Wounds Man Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Hartford police officer Friday night shot and wounded a city man who was allegedly firing a gun in the direction of the officer and his partner, Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts confirmed Saturday.

Teen With Muscular Dystrophy Celebrates High School Graduation Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When Bobby Pass received his Fermi High School diploma Thursday, his classmates stood, clapped and cheered. The faculty, school board members, town officials and most of the audience rose and joined in the salute.

Moviemakers Shoot Scenes In West Hartford Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
No wonder the scene drew a small crowd Saturday to one of the streets in Blue Back Square in West Hartford.

Attacker Gets Life Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A retired New Britain police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and torture of his estranged wife, who shot him in the chest to escape, according to Florida authorities.

Man Faces Murder Charge In Shooting Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Watertown man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting outside of a motorcycle club Friday night, police said Saturday.

AAA Warns Thrifty Drivers About Dangers Of 'Hypermiling' Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police and automotive experts say over-the-top attempts by some drivers to boost their gas mileage could be endangering them and other motorists.

Sighted students study Braille Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sighted students at Brookfield High School sit side by side with visually impaired peers to study the Braille alphabet and learn about daily challenges facing the blind.

Ret. Gen. Clark: McCain lacks command experience Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:28:00 -0400
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, a former Democratic presidential candidate now supporting Barack Obama, said Sunday John McCain's military service does not automatically qualify him to be commander in chief.

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 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.

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.

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.

Nevada Senator Holding Up Dodd Housing Bill Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of the key bills that the U.S. Senate is expected to pass this year — a major collection of legislation meant to prevent foreclosures and reform aspects of the government's relationship to the U.S. housing market — is sitting idle. And Sen. Chris Dodd took the floor of the Senate repeatedly Wednesday to point out that a single Republican senator is holding up the vote.

Colorful Style, Easy Living Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Retailer's Home Reflects Her Quirky Sense

Home-furnishings guru Kathy Walsh Walsh and husband Trip Rothschild bought their New Milford home about four years ago, about six months before they launched their own retail store, Homeward Bound, which features a mix of organic and modern furniture, home accessories, clothing and gifts.

Poison Ivy Spreads Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some People Need A Pro To Get Rid Of It

Noticed a vine with glossy, green leaves winding its way around a tree, climbing up a wall or creating a border along the edge of your lot? Are there clusters of itchy blisters on your arms or legs?

Coffee Tables That Work Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Five Tips For Finding The Right One

You have the sofa. You have the chairs, the TV, the lamps. The last big piece for your living/family room is likely to be the coffee table.

Many Ways To Decorate An Outdoor 'Room' Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The most successful interior decorating is accomplished in stages. It takes time to accumulate the furnishings, color palette and personal touches that make your rooms compelling for you and the way you live.

Homemade Cleaners Can Help Save A Bundle Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: I plan to make the recipe for the glass cleaner that was in your recent column. Does it work on mirrors, too?

Party Favor Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gifts For Your Host: Cheap And Chic

Summer is invitation season — and to keep your A-list status, you'll have to show up with a clever gift for your host or hostess. But shopping for the perfect items for all those picnics, dinners and weekends away can cut into your vacation schedule — and drain your budget

A Beloved Birch Must Fall Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The death sentence arrived disguised as an estimate from the tree company, stuffed in our mailbox.

Innovative Pieces Considered Shockers In Their Day Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gardeners know that an unusual blooming magnolia or dogwood tree must be placed in an isolated spot to be admired as a "specimen" tree. Decorators and collectors soon learn that some furniture can dominate a room filled with pieces from many eras as a "specimen," a very special to-be-admired addition.

Yes, A Better (i.e., Green) Mousetrap Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the world of green building, green living, green cleaning, green design and green power, now comes a product for ... green mouse trapping.

A Line On Saving Energy Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tired of skyrocketing electric bills? Consider throwing high energy costs to the wind. That's the message from www.linedryit.com , a website promoting the environmental and financial benefits of hanging your laundry out to dry. Sponsored by Hills, an international clothesline company, the website offers facts and figures on air- vs. machine-drying and invites consumers to join a growing list of "green" celebrities working to make the humble clothesline a chic alternative.

A Perfect Two Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The recent dedication of a brick duplex in Hartford's North End went largely unnoticed, and it shouldn't have.

Death Penalty Narrows Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy and other members of the U.S. Supreme Court majority of five who struck down the death penalty for child rape are targets of bitter criticism in the wake of Wednesday's ruling. The emotional blowback is understandable, considering the devastating injuries suffered by the 8-year-old victim in the case at hand.

Hartford Cares Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For many in Hartford, the month of June cannot end soon enough. The awful beating of activist and former deputy mayor Nick Carbone, the crippling hit-and-run assault on 78-year-old Angel Arce Torres and other criminal mayhem have dealt a severe blow to the city's image and confidence.

A Sox Stalwart Loved For His Play And Byplay Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A guy I know named Rick told me last year he was running for president of Red Sox Nation, the shopping channel for Sox die-hards. Rick was serious and actually had an agenda for the largely ceremonial post. So I looked to see who else was in the field.

State House Closing? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Old State House, the state's most important historic structure, is scheduled to close on Tuesday. The staff of nine full-time and three part-time employees has been laid off. The popular farmers market, on the site of the state's first market in 1647, has been canceled.

Testing Will Help Vets Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
By late July, all troops headed for war will be tested for brain function, such as memory, concentration and reaction time, before they are sent overseas. The important goal is to establish a baseline picture of their cognitive functioning so that if they subsequently sustain a head wound, doctors will have a better gauge of the extent of their injuries.

Come Clean, Senators Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
C'mon, senators. Give it up ...

The New Paper: Focus On News With Passion And Purpose Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Re-Envisioned, Slimmed-Down Courant Will Focus On Delivering A Smarter Package Of News With Passion And Purpose

Over the next few months, The Courant will work to figure out how to pack a smaller newspaper with such interesting, important, necessary news and information that you'll have to keep reading it.

Tribune Troubles Underlie Courant Crunch Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Media giant Tribune Co. has found itself trying to wage a war on two fronts. And the struggle is starting to take its toll.

Keeping It Robust But Civil Online Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Working To Weed Out Offensive Posts

Mayor Eddie A. Perez and some other Hartford leaders have raised a concern about offensive comments by online readers at www.courant.com . We have listened to their concern and that has led us to focus even harder on ridding the site of hateful comments while preserving a forum for vigorous discussion and debate.

Why Voters Shouldn't Pass Laws Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Initiatives Serve Special Interests And Undermine Responsible Governance

Ardent special-interest groups are pushing to have the right of initiative written into the Connecticut Constitution — a formula for ill-conceived lawmaking that would wrest important policy considerations away from elected officials.

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