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Think your password is unique and clever? A new inforgraphic from security firm Rapid7 has revealed the top passwords stolen from this week’s LinkedIn security breach. There are hundreds of duplicates and patterns associated with the compromised log-in information. Mashable has the full story.....
NORWALK -- They were teenagers of the Great Depression and bore the brunt of World War II.......now 75 years later they celebrated their 75th reunion. The Hour has the full story here.....
Trumbull/Bridgeport--Two weeks after a police shooting on Old Town Road that was witnessed by dozens of students on a Frenchtown School bus, school Transportation Director Dawn Perkins is still awed by the calm demeanor and quick actions of bus driver Ralph Cerulo. "He was thinking about the kids the entire time," Perkins said. Perkins recently allowed the Trumbull Times to view video footage from two Trumbull school buses that were at the scene when federal agents attempted to capture Jeffrey Thomas, 21, who had earlier fled police looking into gang-related activity in the area. Trumbull Times has the full story here......
NEW HAVEN -- An Ansonia woman said she was arrested after refusing to give police her cell phone that she used to videotape the officers making an arrest. Jennifer Gondola, 35, said she stuffed her iPhone into her bra when police asked her to turn it over to them. She was then arrested. Connecticut Post has the full story here......
South Carolina--A Myrtle Beach teen's high school graduation on Saturday was ruined when her excited mom, Shannon Cooper, was arrested for cheering. Although parents were reportedly warned that they would be asked to leave the auditorium where the ceremony was held if they applauded for individual students receiving their diplomas.....Read Full Story Here......
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers. Associated Press has the full story here...... Impact for the White House:
Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau, was able to secure an arrest warrant for 51 yr. old Mario Chavez, Bridgeport resident, charging him with MURDER, with a court set Bond of $ 900,00.00. Mr. Chavez has been identified as the responsible individual for the stabbing of Francisco Barbosa 23 yr.old, that intervene on a street fight that occurred on May 27, 2012, in front of 573 Arctic Street. Anyone with information to the location of Mr. Chavez, is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-581-5201 or Lt. Chris LaMaine at 203-581-5206. All information will be kept confidential.
6/7/2012 11:47pm--Westport -- I-95 southbound by exit 17 for a rollover accident and a report of ejected passengers. UPDATE--Early reports indicate at least one death in this accident. 9:54pm--Bridgeport--A man was just brought by a friend into St. Vincent's Hospital with very serious injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. Police were also called because the victim had a weapon on him. Victim is not cooperating where or when the assault took place. 9:16pm--#Fairfield--Strong odor of electrical burning 600 block of Sasco Hill Road. Fire department on scene nothing showing from the road. :10am--Bridgeport--High speed chase starting on North Ave. towards downtown winds up on Housatonic Ave , back to North Ave. with suspect throwing things out the window. …
Mayor Bill Finch and Governor Dannel Malloy’s Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Michael Lawlor, working together with state and federal law enforcement representatives, hosted a public forum at Kolbe Cathedral High School. The forum brought together representatives from nonprofits, health care providers, education, after school providers, clergy, business community, neighborhood representatives, community members and those whose lives have been touched by violence. The meeting in its entirety can be viewed here: Public Official Comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW1P5XgtfEM and Public Comments at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uFdkxNRPmc This is the first of two to strategize solutions to the recent uptick in gun violence in the City. A second forum will be held on June 26 at 6 p.m at Housatonic Community College.
Easton--Another mother who lost her son on 9/11 once told Eunice Hanson she was "floating on a pillow of kindness and love" as a result of the outpouring of generosity from the first responders and community. Ms. Hanson used those words to describe the gratitude she felt to the Easton community for completing the 9/11 memorial, which adorns the grounds in front of the library. She thanked members of the memorial and building committees for their "labor of love." Easton Courier has the bull story here......