Connecticut (pronounced /kəˈnɛtɪkət/) is a northeastern state of the United States. In terms of per capita income, it is the wealthiest state in the country. Connecticut was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.

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Father of hostage gets news of son's rescue
Stephen Singer, Associated Press Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:14:29 -0000
George Gonsalves was mowing his lawn Wednesday afternoon when he got the news that that his son had been freed after five years as a hostage of leftist rebels in Colombia.
Two Connecticut residents rescued by cruise ship
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:59:11 -0000
The crew of a cruise ship on its way to Bermuda helped rescue two Connecticut residents in separate incidents off the coasts of Massachusetts and New York.
Contractors: Longest-held US hostages
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:06:02 -0000
When the drug-surveillance plane carrying Pentagon contractors Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell went down in rebel-held Colombian jungle in February 2003, it seemed like any public efforts to rescue them disappeared as well.
Quinnipiac baseball fan poll gives edge to Red Sox
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:10:49 -0000
For the first time in five years the Boston Red Sox have edged the New York Yankees in a poll of fan popularity in Connecticut.
New Britain man facing new charges in two deaths
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:26:12 -0000
A New Britain man charged with murdering two men whose bodies were found dumped along Interstate 384 is now facing a charge that carries the death penalty.
Simsbury man seeks probation for bear killing
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:39:03 -0000
A Simsbury man charged in the shooting death of a black bear he found eating birdseed in his garage has applied for a special form of probation.

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