Conn. landlord accused of killing cat with pellet gun, shovel over tenant’s unpaid $25 feeBANTAM, Conn. — A Connecticut landlord has been accused of using a pellet gun to kill a cat on his property because the tenant didn’t pay a $25 fee for it. Phoenix Cos. posts wide 2nd-quarter loss, reversing year-ago profit, on tax, severance costsHARTFORD, Conn. — Insurer The Phoenix Cos. on Tuesday posted a wide second-quarter loss, driven by severance costs and tax issues, sending shares down sharply. Conn. Rep. Larson has elective heart valve surgery, expected to make full recoveryHARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Rep. John Larson underwent elective heart valve replacement surgery Tuesday for a condition his doctor says the congressman has known about for at least two years. Quinnipiac poll: Majority of Americans surveyed support dropping of atom bombs in World War IINEW HAVEN, Conn. — A majority of Americans surveyed believe dropping atomic bombs on Japan during World War II was the right thing to do, but support was weaker among Democrats, women, younger voters and minority voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. General Electric to pay $50 million in settlement with SECWASHINGTON — General Electric Co. will pay a $50 million civil penalty to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission accusing the conglomerate of improper accounting in order to make its financial results appear more attractive to investors. Conn. priest who hired investigator claims bishop threatened to send him to live with nunsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former Connecticut priest claims a bishop who played a leading national role in responding to the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal threatened to send him to live with nuns after he hired a private investigator to look into his pastor. Conn. widow whose husband disappeared during 2005 honeymoon cruise plans to remarryNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A woman whose husband disappeared from their honeymoon cruise in 2005 plans to remarry. Police: Melee breaks out during ransom exchange with purported kidnappers in ConnecticutGREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich, Conn., police say a family that was asked to pay a ransom to free three immigrant relatives showed up with baseball bats instead, sparking a melee involving 19 people. Report: US business travel down 15 percent this yearSHERMAN, Conn. — Corporate travel is expected to decline 15 percent this year, according to a new report from PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. Conn. widow whose husband disappeared during honeymoon cruise plans to remarryNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut woman whose husband disappeared from their honeymoon cruise in 2005 plans to remarry. Conn. Sen. Christopher Dodd’s prostate cancer announcement interrupts 2010 raceHARTFORD, Conn. — The state’s senior U.S. senator, Christopher Dodd, has been heavily criticized for months, suffering from poor poll numbers and questions about discount mortgages he received. Laura Bush says Michelle Obama doing ‘a great job’ as first ladyGROTON, Conn. — Michelle Obama’s performance as first lady is getting high marks from her predecessor, Laura Bush. Sen. Chris Dodd says he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer, feels fine and expects to be OKHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd said Friday that he has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and will have surgery in early August, but the prognosis is good and the illness will not affect his plans to seek a sixth term next year. Federal authorities create mortgage fraud task force in ConnecticutNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Federal authorities are creating a mortgage fraud task force in Connecticut to investigate schemes that contributed to the economic crisis and emerging crime trends associated with the growing tide of foreclosures. Now frowning: Teen accused of drawing smiley faces at Connecticut school arrestedSTRATFORD, Conn. — He may not be so happy anymore. A Connecticut teen has been arrested on allegations he drew smiley faces all over Stratford High School while avoiding officials’ efforts to catch him. Hartford Financial posts 2nd-quarter loss as premiums decline, investment income fallsHARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Wednesday that it lost $15 million in the second quarter, weighed down by losses on investments and a decline in premiums. Billions in federal stimulus not enough to keep states from cutting health care programsHARTFORD, Conn. — Aurice Barlow knows what happens when someone can’t afford dental care. Snakes in an SUV?: Conn. police say driver blames crash on snakes that escaped from his pocketHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say a driver blamed a car crash in Hartford, Conn., on two pet baby snakes that he said escaped from his pants pockets as he was driving. Snakes in an SUV: Conn. police say driver crashes after snakes escape from his pants pocketsHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say two pet baby snakes escaped from a 20-year-old man’s pants pockets as he was driving, leading to a car crash in Hartford, Conn. Police seize 150 birds, arrest 19 people in alleged finch-fighting ring in ConnecticutNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The birds have long been popular for their brilliant colors and beautiful songs, but Connecticut authorities say hundreds of saffron finches and canaries drew a crowd betting on a brawl. Conn. man whose family was killed in home invasion faces long death-penalty court battleNEW HAVEN, Conn. — At 52, Dr. William Petit faces years — perhaps decades — of emotionally draining court hearings before the two men charged with murdering his family in a 2007 home invasion may be convicted and executed. Police: 100 canaries seized, 19 people arrested in Conn. bird fighting ringSHELTON, Conn. — Police in Connecticut say they’ve seized more than 100 canaries and arrested 19 people in connection with a bird fighting operation. Conn. man whose family was killed in home invasion faces long battle in death penalty caseNEW HAVEN, Conn. — At 52, Dr. William Petit faces years — perhaps decades — of emotionally draining court hearings before the two men charged with murdering his family in a 2007 home invasion may be convicted and executed. Newspaper publisher Journal Register reaches proposed settlement with Conn. over taxesNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Newspaper publisher Journal Register Co. has reached a proposed settlement with Connecticut officials in which the company will pay $11 million to settle claims for income taxes. NY Post: ESPN outed own reporter in Peeping Tom video showing Erin Andrews nude in hotel roomHARTFORD, Conn. — The New York Post on Thursday defended its publication of photos from an illicitly filmed Internet video showing ESPN reporter Erin Andrews naked in a hotel room by accusing the sports network of having outed her. NY Post blames EPSN for publicizing nude Peeping Tom video of reporter Erin AndrewsHARTFORD, Conn. — The New York Post says ESPN is to blame for identifying reporter Erin Andrews as the subject of a secretly filmed Internet video that shows a woman naked in a hotel room. Xerox posts smaller 2nd-quarter profit but tops forecast with cost cuttingNEW YORK — Xerox Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit tumbled 35 percent but topped Wall Street forecasts, as cost cutting helped offset another weak period for sales. Ethan Allen predicts 4th-quarter profitDANBURY, Conn. — Furniture maker Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. said Tuesday it expects fiscal fourth-quarter profit below expectations because of a sharp decline in sales. ESPN reporter Erin Andrews surreptitiously videotaped nude in hotel, video posted on WebBRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN reporter Erin Andrews’ attorney and the network say she was surreptitiously videotaped in the nude while she was alone in a hotel room. United Technologies 2Q profit falls 24 percent as co. records restructuring costsHARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell nearly 24 percent as the diversified manufacturer posted double-digit declines in key businesses. |
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