July 27, 2012 11:20 pm Olympics Watch Parties Across Connecticut People across the state gathered to watch the opening ceremonies for the 2012 summer Olympic games and to cheer on their favorite Connecticut athletes. US & World Videos 1:42 Car sent flying into the air after speeding through rotary in Massachusetts 0:28 A Vermont state trooper plunges into icy pond to rescue 8-year-old girl 2:59 Keep these travel etiquette tips in mind this holiday season 2:31 Synchronized swimmers: See an incredible triple whale breach