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Killer Testifies Of Jai Alai Murders At Whitey Bulger Trial

courant.com — One of James "Whitey" Bulger's closest associates implicated the crime boss Tuesday in a string of murders connected to their gang's failed effort to skim hundreds of thousands of dollars from the gambling businesses once operated by the World Jai Alai company in Florida and Connecticut.

Report: Aaron Hernandez ‘Uncooperative’ When Questioned by Police in Murder Probe, But Not Believed to Be Suspect

nesn.com — Rob Gronkowski isn't the only Patriots tight end making waves in the news. Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police about a possible homicide in North Attleboro, according to multiple reports. Hernandez reportedly spoke with Massachusetts state police on Monday, and they could be interested in searching the tight end's home.

Courant Photography Department Blog

courantblogs.com — It's always interesting to photograph Connecticut's tool-making business since lots of these small shops create customized parts for the aerospace industry. Stumbling across a science-fiction looking tool or device can visually elevate an otherwise dry business assignment. Yesterday was no exception at Sirois Tool in Berlin.

A ‘Civil’ Meeting Between Governors Perry And Malloy

courantblogs.com — The word to describe Gov. Rick Perry's visit to Connecticut Monday is civility. By all accounts, in his meetings with firearms manufacturers and others, he offered few if any details about what Texas might give them. At Max Downtown, where Perry had meetings and hosted a reception, he was surprised by a visit from Gov.

Hartford Whalers-themed wedding, beer man included, puts your nuptials to shame (Video)

sports.yahoo.com — From the blog Puck Daddy: Think about the greatest wedding you've ever witnessed. Perhaps it was a close friend's, or perhaps it was your own. Well, it's now the second greatest, because it wasn't a Hartford Whalers-themed wedding. And there probably wasn't a beer man ... Continue reading →

Investigators dig up Michigan field in search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains

foxnews.com — Investigators are digging up a Michigan field in hopes of discovering the remains of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa, whose disappearance has baffled authorities for decades. Mobster Tony Zerilli said earlier this year that the former Teamsters president was buried in northern Oakland Township, which is about 20 miles from the restaurant where Hoffa was last seen in July 1975, WJBK Fox 2 reports.

Confessed 20-Time Killer Could Testify Against Whitey Bulger

courant.com — John Martorano, a confessed 20-time killer who tied mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's Winter Hill Gang to an attempt to take control of the Jai Alai industry, could testify as early as Monday in Bulger's racketerring trial.