Students at Wesleyan U in Conn. asked to stay inside after bookstore shootingMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Police are asking students at Wesleyan University in Connecticut to stay indoors after a shooting at a nearby bookstore. Connecticut AG: Marsh & McLennan settles claims of price fixing, kickbacks for $2.4 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s attorney general says New York-based insurance broker Marsh & McLennan will pay the state $2.4 million to settle claims of bid rigging, price fixing and receiving kickbacks. Police arrest man suspected in multiple car thefts at a Connecticut churchNORWICH, Conn. — Police arrested a 29-year-old man on car theft charges at a church on Sunday, the same church Police Capt. Timothy Menard attends regularly. Menard told the Norwich Bulletin that it seemed like every time the suspect needed gas, he stole a new car. Teutsch, Roessner leaving top editor jobs at The Hartford CourantHARTFORD, Conn. — An executive of The Hartford Courant says Editor Cliff Teutsch and Managing Editor Barbara Roessner are resigning and will be replaced by an interim editor. Conn. lawmaker loses post as charge weighed in case of woman who fled his car, froze to deathHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut state lawmaker was suspended from his leadership post Friday amid reports he could face a criminal charge in the death of a barefoot woman who died of hypothermia after fleeing from his car this past winter. ‘Deal or No Deal’ game show taping to move from California to ConnecticutWATERFORD, Conn. — Connecticut officials say a deal has been sealed to bring taping of the “Deal or No Deal” syndicated daily game show to their state starting this summer. Conn. Senate passes ban on machine guns for children in wake of deadly gun show shootingHARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would ban children under 16 years old from handling or shooting machine guns. Former General Re senior vice president faces sentencing in accounting fraud scandalHARTFORD, Conn. — A former executive of Connecticut-based General Re Corp. will serve a year and a day in prison for his role in an accounting scandal that authorities say cost shareholders of American International Group Inc. more than $500 million. Silgan Holdings expects lower 2nd-quarter earnings and backs 2009 profit outlookSTAMFORD, Conn. — Silgan Holdings Inc., a packaging manufacturer, on Thursday backed its full-year profit outlook and forecast lower second-quarter profit. Waste Management 1st-qtr profit falls 36 pct, with trash, recycled business downHARTFORD, Conn. — Waste Management Inc., the nation’s largest garbage collector, said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell 36 percent as the recession hurt prices of recycled goods and lowered the amount of trash picked up. Health insurer Aetna reports slight 1st-quarter profit increase; membership risesINDIANAPOLIS — Managed-care company Aetna Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose slightly due to membership gains and premium increases, even though the company saw higher-than-expected medical costs. Conn. educator, former NYPD officer is honored by Obama as nation’s Teacher of the YearHARTFORD, Conn. — A special education teacher and former police officer was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Cink says players should support PGA Tour’s corporate sponsors in tough economyCROMWELL, Conn. — Stewart Cink says pro golfers need to more in tough economic times to support corporations that have made a commitment to the PGA Tour. Online travel finally expected to decline, PhoCusWright saysSHERMAN, Conn. — The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. World business group calls on government, developers to cut energy use in buildingsHARTFORD, Conn. — The chairman of United Technologies Corp. will join other executives Monday to urge governments and industry to adopt building codes that will boost energy efficiency in buildings worldwide. Froch rallies in final round to knock out Taylor and keep super middleweight beltMASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Super middleweight champion Carl Froch delivered a stunning knockout of Jermain Taylor in the final round Saturday night, stealing a fight he would have lost had it been allowed to go a few seconds longer. UConn freshman Ater Majok enters NBA draft, but will not hire an agentHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut freshman basketball player Ater Majok, whose name has come up in recruiting allegations against the school, declared Thursday for the NBA draft. Craigslist killing renews calls for more restrictions on ‘erotic services’ adsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Late night cravings special,” promises the Craigslist ad in the “erotic services” category. “My exotic mix makes me an intoxicating and sensual treat.” Decade-long battle to allow gay marriage in Conn. will end with governor’s expected signatureHARTFORD, Conn. — A decade-long battle for marriage equality in Connecticut ended when the General Assembly voted to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with a landmark court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot. Decade-long battle to allow gay marriage in Conn. will end with governor’s expected signatureHARTFORD, Conn. — A decade-long battle for marriage equality in Connecticut ended when the General Assembly voted to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with a landmark court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot. CEO of Ingersoll-Rand gets 2008 pay package of $8.2 million, says AP tally; bonus loweredHARTFORD, Conn. — Ingersoll-Rand Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Herbert L. Henkel received 2008 compensation valued at $11.4 million, up about 7 percent year-over-year, according to Associated Press calculations of data filed with regulators Wednesday. Conn. lawmakers vote to update law for same-sex marriages; gov. says she’ll signHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut lawmakers voted late Wednesday to update the state’s marriage laws to conform with last fall’s landmark state Supreme Court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. Connecticut lawmakers vote to update same-sex marriage law; governor expected to signHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut state lawmakers have passed a bill that updates the state’s marriage laws to conform with a state court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. Yankees GM Brian Cashman says team will monitor number of home runs hit at new stadiumNEW HAVEN, Conn. — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday the team will monitor the number of home runs hit in its new stadium, but cautioned it’s too soon to make a judgment and suggested it was part of a wider phenomenon. Ship crewman says pirate was happy to have attacked American ship and dreamed of coming to USWEST HARTFORD, Conn. — A crew member from a U.S. ship attacked by Somali pirates said the sole surviving pirate from the group counted himself lucky to have raided an American vessel and carried himself as the pirates’ leader. Elevator, heating equipment results push down first-quarter profit at United TechnologiesHARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 28 percent, as frail construction markets dragged down orders for its Otis elevators and Carrier heating and ventilation systems. Caterpillar CEO’s pay package dips 1 percent in 2008 to $14.6 million, according to AP tallyHARTFORD, Conn. — Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive James W. Owens received 2008 compensation valued at $14.6 million, down about 1 percent from the previous year, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures filed with regulators Tuesday. Connecticut police arrest woman twice in 3 hours on drunken driving chargesFARMINGTON, Conn. — Connecticut police booked a 29-year-old woman for drunken driving, and then charged her with the same crime less than three hours later when they spotted her behind the wheel again. Connecticut lawmakers consider driver safety updates to reflect GPS, backup monitor technologyHARTFORD, Conn. — Addicted to that GPS navigation system? On Connecticut roads, that might make you a lawbreaker. |
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