By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction Thursday, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling the massacre a hoax. The purchase would turn over Jones’ company, which for […]
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Severe heat and heavy storms hit New England; fallen tree kills camper in Vermont
BOSTON (AP) — The heat that has gripped much of the nation seeped into New England on Friday, forcing some schools to close or send kids home early while powerful thunderstorms also swept through the region. A Massachusetts man was killed early Friday when a tree fell on him during a storm while he was […]
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UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets
The Cinderellas certainly had their moments in this March Madness. Morethanafew, actually. In the end, it was a familiar face that won the NCAA Tournament. UConn — a No. 4 seed — beat No. 5 seed San Diego State 76-59 on Monday night in Houston for its fifth title in the past 24 years. The Huskies and coach Dan […]
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At Final Four, UConn in familiar territory as it faces Miami
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer HOUSTON (AP) — All this buzz about how a wildly unpredictable March Madness led to a Final Four nobody could’ve possibly seen coming overlooked one small detail. UConn. When the Huskies tip off against Miami in Saturday’s second semifinal, they will be two wins away from their fifth national title since […]
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Police: Aaron Hernandez’s brother arrested in ESPN incident
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The brother of the late New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is facing criminal and motor vehicle charges in Connecticut, accused of throwing a brick onto the ESPN headquarters campus and eluding police during brief pursuits in other towns. Dennis John Hernandez, 36, who also has been known as D.J. and […]
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Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids rises from the ashes
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press ASHFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amarey Brookshire was devastated when she heard about the fire at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children — her camp. The February 2021 blaze destroyed much of the retreat in the woods of eastern Connecticut, which was founded by the late […]
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John Fogerty bringing ‘The Celebration Tour’ to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 17
Legendary Rock musician and songwriter John Fogerty is celebrating his music with “The Celebration Tour”. Fogerty returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 27th. Tickets are $99.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50, and go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office […]
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WWE leaning in to social media ahead of possible sale
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer WWE, an organization that is already king of the ring on social media, will attempt to expand its online presence this year with the $6.5 billion sports entertainment company hinting that it may put itself up for sale. WWE surpassed 20 million followers on its flagship TikTok account during […]
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Environmental officials monitoring reports of falling soot
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut environmental officials were monitoring reports Friday of sooty matter being found on parked cars throughout the state. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it was unclear what exactly was falling from the sky or why, but it had not led to unhealthy air quality. In a statement, […]
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Connecticut man pleads guilty again in 2020 killings
MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 26-year-old Connecticut man pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and kidnapping charges in connection with a series of crimes in 2020 that led to a six-day multistate manhunt. Peter Manfredonia admitted to shooting a former high school classmate to death, kidnapping the man’s girlfriend and stealing a car, two days after […]
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Connecticut man sentenced to life in state prison for 2020 murder of 28-year-old Westerly man
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Connecticut man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to life in prison after being found guilty of the 2020 murder of 28-year-old Vincent Sebastian in Westerly. On October 11, 2022, following the conclusion of a 14-day jury trial before Superior Court […]
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Every vote counts: Connecticut race decided by 1 vote
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) — They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a single vote. Nearly 10,600 ballots were cast in the race between Republican Tony Morrison and Democrat Christopher Poulos to represent the 81st Assembly District in […]
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Brown secures 59-51 victory over Central Connecticut State
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 16 points as Brown beat Central Connecticut State 59-51 on Tuesday night. Lilly was 4 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Bears (3-4). Paxson Wojcik scored 11 points while shooting 4 for 10 […]
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Democrat Ned Lamont wins 2nd term as Connecticut governor
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Democrat Ned Lamont has won reelection as Connecticut governor, defeating Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski for the second time in four years following a campaign battle that focused on abortion access, crime and the cost of living. The first-term governor weathered Stefanowski’s accusations that he’s oblivious to […]
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Connecticut: What to expect on election night
While Connecticut is considered a blue state, certain parts have become more conservative since former President Donald Trump came on the scene, giving the GOP some hope for success this year. Republicans, who have had great success in local races, hope to make inroads in state and national races this year by focusing on affordability issues […]
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Gun owners, rights groups challenge Connecticut firearms ban
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year, gun rights groups and firearms owners have launched another attempt to overturn Connecticut’s ban on certain semiautomatic rifles that was enacted in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. A new lawsuit was filed Thursday in […]
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Lamont declares Stage 2 drought in all Connecticut counties
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont declared Thursday that all eight counties in Connecticut are experiencing drought conditions and urged residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce their water consumption. The Democrat’s declaration was based on a recommendation by the state’s Interagency Drought Workgroup, which determined that every county in the state is experiencing […]
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Kevin Hart to perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino twice in December
Kevin Hart on Monday announced the second leg of his highly anticipated Reality Check Tour, including two shows at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17. Tickets for the second leg of the Reality Check Tour will go on sale this Friday, June 10th at 10 AM local time at KevinHartNation.com. Fans will also have access to a special […]
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Connecticut car crash kills 4; at least 3 from Rhode Island
THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) — Four people died and a fifth was critically injured when a car ran off a northeastern Connecticut road and hit a tree, police said. At least three of the dead were from Rhode Island. Connecticut State Police are continuing to investigate the crash Monday evening in Thompson, which is on the […]
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‘I’ve got to dig deep’: Texas shooting tests Newtown parents
By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — As the mother of a girl killed at Sandy Hook, Michele Gay was devastated by the massacre at a Texas elementary school, with its aching parallels to the 2012 attack in Connecticut. It was all the more saddening in light of the work she has invested in […]
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Energy secretary visits Connecticut nuclear plant to discuss waste issue
WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) — It is critical to find a solution for storing the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Friday during a visit to a nuclear power plant in Connecticut. Granholm was invited to tour Millstone Nuclear Power Station in Waterford by Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, the local congressional […]
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Orphaned bear cubs settle into new home at Connecticut wildlife facility
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Two black bear cubs are settling into their new home at a New Hampshire wildlife rehabilitation facility, after their mother was killed last week by an off-duty police officer. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said Tuesday the cubs are in good health at the Kilham Bear Center. The […]
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App to provide verified sightings of sharks off New England
Shark’s in the water. But is it near swimmers? Soon, New England beachgoers will know. An aquarium and environmental organization are working together to collect better data about shark sightings and help keep people informed of when the animals are nearby. Representatives with the New England Aquarium in Boston and Chatham, Massachusetts-based Atlantic White Shark […]
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Harris tells Coast Guard grads rule of law is under attack
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world, a period in history when the “rule of law is strained” and “fundamental principles are under threat.” Harris, in the commencement speech Wednesday at […]
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16-year-old arrested in fatal stabbing of Connecticut teen
SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday on charges of stabbing another teenager to death and wounding three others in Connecticut over the weekend, police said. The 16-year-old, whose name was not released, is charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old James McGrath during a fight in Shelton late Saturday night, […]