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Friday, March 15, 2019

Evening News Brief: Norwalk police provide extra security at mosque, houses of worship

Norwalk police provide extra security at mosque, houses of worship

Police in Norwalk Friday are providing extra security at a mosque and other houses of worship following a terror attack in New Zealand.

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Forecast: Breezy Saturday, back to the 40s Sunday

News 12 Connecticut weather update.

'Far from perfect' CT budget scrutinized at state Capitol

Connecticut residents, especially small business owners, had plenty to say Friday during the first public hearing on Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed budget.

Officials: State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago dies of heart attack

State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago from the 130th District died of a heart attack Friday, officials say. He was 45.

Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged

At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called "one of New Zealand's darkest days."

Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order

Trump said: "It is a tremendous national emergency," adding, "our immigration system is stretched beyond the breaking point."

Attorney for accused pit bull killer reveals 'mental defect' defense

The attorney for Heidi Lueders, the former pit bull rescue president accused of starving five dogs to death, filed a motion during her brief hearing Friday that revealed what her defense will be moving forward.

CEO Musk says Tesla's new Model Y functions as SUV, rides like sports car

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The Download: Specdrums

Specdrums come from Sphero, the same engineers who brought BB-8 to life in Star Wars. This time around, they wanted to build a musical instrument that is programmable and creative.