'Infinity War' opens with record $250M, passing 'Star Wars'

<p>The superhero smorgasbord "Avengers: Infinity Wars" opened with predictable shock-and-awe, earning $250 million in box office over the weekend and edging past "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to set the highest opening weekend of all-time.</p>

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'Infinity War' opens with record $250M, passing 'Star Wars'

<p>The superhero smorgasbord "Avengers: Infinity Wars" opened with predictable shock-and-awe, earning $250 million in box office over the weekend and edging past "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to set the highest opening weekend of all-time.</p>

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Violent rear-end crash on Saw Mill River Parkway leaves CT driver in serious condition

Spring sizzle with highs in the 80s today, possible isolated thunderstorm late today

Shots fired on Bridgeport’s East Side lead to arrests, automatic gun seized

"People are frightened"; Tax expert says people still waiting to file taxes

Exclusive: Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses the future of tri-state power, gas prices and the AI surge

'Heard an explosion.' Multialarm fire in Bridgeport sends one to hospital, displaces 16 people and two cats

Conversation Connecticut: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Police: Stamford officer facing charges in October crash now on administrative leave

DEEP: Brush fire at Burr Pond State Park now contained

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CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

Crews fight 3-Alarm fire on Fullmar Lane in Norwalk

Greenwich Hospital hosts an event for a free head and neck cancer screenings

GOP budget proposal ties property tax relief to ending Medicaid for undocumented immigrants

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies

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State workers’ pay deal heads to Capitol for legislative approval

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'Infinity War' opens with record $250M, passing 'Star Wars'

<p>The superhero smorgasbord &quot;Avengers: Infinity Wars&quot; opened with predictable shock-and-awe, earning $250 million in box office over the weekend and edging past &quot;Star Wars: The Force Awakens&quot; to set the highest opening weekend of all-time.</p>

Top Stories

Violent rear-end crash on Saw Mill River Parkway leaves CT driver in serious condition

Spring sizzle with highs in the 80s today, possible isolated thunderstorm late today

Shots fired on Bridgeport’s East Side lead to arrests, automatic gun seized

"People are frightened"; Tax expert says people still waiting to file taxes

Exclusive: Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses the future of tri-state power, gas prices and the AI surge

'Heard an explosion.' Multialarm fire in Bridgeport sends one to hospital, displaces 16 people and two cats

Conversation Connecticut: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Police: Stamford officer facing charges in October crash now on administrative leave

DEEP: Brush fire at Burr Pond State Park now contained

Record-breaking heat expected across the tri-state Wednesday

CT Humane Society offers 'purr-fect' way for kids to practice reading skills

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

Crews fight 3-Alarm fire on Fullmar Lane in Norwalk

Greenwich Hospital hosts an event for a free head and neck cancer screenings

GOP budget proposal ties property tax relief to ending Medicaid for undocumented immigrants

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies

Norwalk shines blue for Autism Acceptance Month

State workers’ pay deal heads to Capitol for legislative approval

Gas prices will “continue to be volatile” as Connecticut drivers pay more at the pump

Bridgeport Schools to offer free home Wi-Fi for students, families

<p>The superhero smorgasbord "Avengers: Infinity Wars" opened with predictable shock-and-awe, earning $250 million in box office over the weekend and edging past "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to set the highest opening weekend of all-time.</p>