Connecticut News Digest, 1:30 pm
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 8 months AGO
Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Connecticut.
Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome and can be directed to Dave Collins at 860-246-6876 or [email protected]. New England News Editor Bill Kole can be reached at 617-357-8100 or [email protected]. New England Photo Editor Bill Sikes is reachable at 617-357-8106 or [email protected].
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TOP STORIES:
ABANDONED INFANT
Authorities say they have identified the mother of a newborn infant who was found frozen to death in a Meriden, Connecticut parking lot in 1988. SENT: 260 words.
ANGUILLA KILLING-LAWSUIT
A Connecticut man charged with killing a hotel worker he says attacked his family on the Caribbean island of Anguilla has filed a negligence lawsuit against the resort company that operates the hotel. SENT: 300 words.
UCONN-ECONOMIC IMPACT
The University of Connecticut releases a report Tuesday showing its economic impact on the state as it and other public universities face cuts to their appropriations from state legislatures. By Pat Eaton-Robb. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Developing from 1:30 p.m. event
IN BRIEF:
— CHIEF STATE'S ATTORNEY: Three veteran state's attorneys and a top official in the Connecticut attorney general's office were named Tuesday as finalists for the state's top prosecutor job. SENT: 180 words.
— CONDO BODIES: The deaths of a former police officer and his wife have been ruled a murder-suicide, according to Connecticut officials. SENT: 120 words.
— DOCTOR-SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES: A prominent Connecticut eye doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman repeatedly over a period of time. SENT.
SPORTS:
BKW—T25-UCONN MEMPHIS
The No. 4 UConn women visit Memphis on Tuesday night looking for a second straight win after snapping their home winning streak last week. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. ET.
KNICKS-BUCKS
The NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks look to capture their fourth straight win when they host the New York Knicks, who are coming off a three-point victory over the Miami Heat. By Charles Gardner. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
BRUINS-BLUE JACKETS
The Boston Bruins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.
WNBA-CBA
The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. SENT: 950 words, photos.
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