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60 Injured in Connecticut Train CollisionSo far sixty people several critically injured and one of those patients extremely critical here's what happened in the eastbound train derailed. And then hit passing westbound train between Fairfield. And Bridgeport stations staged street. Service between south Norwalk in New Haven on the New
and -- one person he says is an extremely. Critical condition tonight high school 21 of the passengers on that train tonight says. These photos were taken just moments after impact a forceful jolts passenger Jason Brown says. He won't soon forget. I can see there. Part of the train in front of me like curbing and I don't -
Commuter Train Derails, Hits Second Train in Connecticut
Twenty-five passengers suffered non-life-threatening injuries this evening when a commuter train derailed near Fairfield, Conn., and collided with another train, Fairfield, Conn., police said. Multiple reports of injuries prompted officials to scramble ambulances from all over the region to the ...
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Injuries Reported as Conn. Commuter Trains Collide
Injuries reported as commuter trains collide in Connecticut after 'major derailment'
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Prince Harry on US Trip: 'Thank You for a Wonderful Week'
Prince Harry wrapped up his time in the United States Wednesday with a visit to the Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut, where he played in a charity polo match benefiting Sentabale, an organization that helps children and young adults in Lesotho, Africa. Afterward, the prince, 28,...
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VIDEO: Prince Harry Plays Polo in ConnecticutVIDEO: Prince Harry Plays Polo in Connecticut
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Prince Harry Plays Polo in Connecticut for CharityPrince Harry wraps up his U.S. tour at the Greenwich Polo Club, raising money for orphans in Lesotho.
ABC news. I'm Dan company orbit and ABC news digital special reports Prince Harry will close out his 2013 America tour with a spot -- in Greenwich Connecticut this afternoon. The prince on horseback to match being held to raise money for his sense of all the charity for aids orphans in the -- -- a small African country. It is an exclusive -- crowd on hand about 400 people in all the -- -- -- sandwich scene remarks at. Pretty swift turn from the prince's affairs on Tuesday that included a trip to super storm sandy ravaged parts of New Jersey . And want to bring in ABC's lot of Zack who's with -- in Connecticut kids have a lot of tough assignment diagnosedJersey Shore you and there as well. On being toward around my New Jersey governor Chris Christie looking at some parts of the Jersey -- that are still obviously recovering and rebuilding when super storm. Sandy had moved through. But what was his reaction when he saw some of the devastation down there -- I think he was deeply moved he of course thought that it was the best of the American spirit he talked about. How wonderful -- like to see everybody coming together rebuilding that American passion. That no nothing was gonna hold down New Jersey and and he really took something away from that he -- conspired to -- to go there. In part by an Americanthat's why I think everybody thinking that this is a more mature Prince Harry . Yeah I know that you've been fine if prance around for the past couple of days throughout each of the south and he's been making in New Jersey and Washington DC. Out in Colorado and now -- in Connecticut. Have -- -- -- -- sort of candid moments that we the camera might have missed as you've been watching him interact with people. -- -- and it appears that we've loss lot of -- maybe she is officer getting rid of called next shot. As they will resume play at the polo match up in Greenwich Connecticut where Prince Harry is raising money for his sent -- volley charity. To help out those that are in needn't. 400 people. On board as -
Conn. Chef Set to Feast on Cicadas During Invasion
Connecticut chef, famous for insect recipes, looks forward to cooking cicadas during invasion
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VIDEO: Connecticut residents are protesting Paul Douglas Keane's burial plot offer to the Tsarnaev family.VIDEO: Connecticut residents are protesting Paul Douglas Keane's burial plot offer to the Tsarnaev family.
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Man Offers Burial Plot to Bomb Suspect's FamilyConnecticut residents are protesting Paul Douglas Keane's offer to the Tsarnaev family.
Rest in peace it's -- common phrase put on grave stones across our country but there is quite a bit of unrest if you will. And Hamptons now -- cemetery and we'll do everything within our power to keep this guy out of here we got our orders were higher water. We're just gonna keep them out of here the in this peaceful place comes from a statement by this man Vermont's Paul Douglas -- -- -- -- graduate whose parents are buried here. On his blog called the anti Yale. He offered one of his burial -- to the family of Boston bombing suspect -- -- sort diet. My father was a decorated -- -- war two veteran. There are a lot of civil war and revolutionary. Veterans that. Rest peacefully here. On it is in my belief that this gentleman that did this horrific crime and -
PHOTO: A group of parents from Newtown, Conn. is running the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 in memory of the 26 people killed in the mass shooting in Connecticut in December. Laura Nowacki (far ...PHOTO: A group of parents from Newtown, Conn. is running the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 in memory of the 26 people killed in the mass shooting in Connecticut in December. Laura Nowacki (far right) says ?We?re all parents. We?re Sandy Hook parents.
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PHOTO: President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the University of Hartford, April 8, 2013, in West Hartford, Conn.PHOTO: President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the University of Hartford, April 8, 2013, in West Hartford, Conn.
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PHOTO: President Obama embraces a man while honoring shooting victim's families during a visit to the University of Hartford, in Hartford, Conn., April 8, 2013.PHOTO: President Obama embraces a man while honoring shooting victim's families during a visit to the University of Hartford, in Hartford, Conn., April 8, 2013.
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Invoking Newtown, Dad's Suicide, Harry Reid Asks GOP to Drop Filibuster Threat
Standing on the Senate floor this morning behind an enlarged photo of a memorial at Sandy Hook in the days after the Connecticut shooting , Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made another impassioned plea to Republicans to give up their filibuster threat on gun control...
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Obama's Moving Moment With Sister of Newtown Victim
President Obama offered a lift Monday to the families of those slain in the Newtown massacre last year. After the president delivered a passionate and urgent plea in Hartford, Conn., for lawmakers to overhaul the nation’s gun laws, 11 Newtown families rode with him aboard...
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President Obama: 'We Will Not Walk Away From the Promises We've Made'Well thank you so much everybody. Michael let me begin by thanking the call. you're brave words. I want to thank. Graham and all of the Newtown families. Who come here today. Including your person like pat growth. Nobody. And nobody could be world. The in the other families. On this issue and we
-- Was a behavioral therapist at sandy hook. To alumni of your performing arts school Jimmie green and album -- green lost their daughter on top. An incredible vibrant young girl who looked up to them -
VIDEO: President Obama returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must pass stricter gun laws.VIDEO: President Obama returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must pass stricter gun laws.
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President Obama Takes Gun Control Push to ConnecticutThe president returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must pass stricter gun laws.
America's number 1 the early morning news. About a possible breakthrough on Capitol Hill in efforts to restrict gun ownership. It would be a major boost to President Obama who travels to Connecticut later today to push congress to -- gun violence. ABC's Devin Dwyer right now joining us from Washington with the very latest -- Hey good morning John you know new gun control measures seemed inevitable immediately after the December shooting at sandy hook. Now -- memories fade advocates are fighting to regain momentum. Nearly four months after the tragedy at -- a decisive week in the fight over new gun controls. The US senate is set to begin debate -- steps to prevent another tragedy. Today President Obama returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must act. -- twenty children and six teachers gunned down at sandy hook. The reality is is -- is that the gun that was used to kill 26 people on December 14 was legally purchased in the state of Connecticut even know. We had an assault weapons ban. On the table expanded background checks for gun purchases tougher penalties for gun trafficking and more money for school safety. The senate bill does not include a ban on assault style weapons high capacity ammunition clips -- -- try to get the strongest bill we can't and there's no reason. That we can't happen this is a 90% -- -- 9% Americans agree on the weather. Still some Republican senators say they plan to filibuster to block the bill. One big sticking point whether to require background checks for all gun sales including private transfers. Even if you ahead all your the universal background check. Bad guys are gonna get guidance and is not gonna solve the problem in the schools and -- and -- diminish. The need for greater security agents in the schools. We have a -- for now but we can get this -- Now one possible compromise in the works expanding background checks only -- gun shows and online sales. If senators can reach a deal it would be a significant breakthrough John. All right -
Sandy Hook Parents Coming to DC on Air Force One to Lobby Congress
Eleven parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre will fly to Washington with the president on Air Force One tonight following Obama’s speech in Hartford, Conn. They are coming to Washington to lobby Congress this week to pass measures to combat gun...
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Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Obama on Guns
Most Americans disapprove of how President Obama has handled gun-policy issues, a new poll from CNN finds. The president has been pushing new limits on gun ownership since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last year captured the nation’s attention and spurred...
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VIDEO: The president remarks on gun legislation in Newtown, Connecticut.VIDEO: The president remarks on gun legislation in Newtown , Connecticut .
