Connecticut mall Santa arrested after exposing himself to juvenile: police
A mall Santa in Connecticut was arrested Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to a juvenile co-worker, authorities said, according to reports.
A mall Santa in Connecticut was arrested Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to a juvenile co-worker, authorities said, according to reports.
Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
2 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut veterans hospital explosion
An apparent steam explosion killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.
An apparent steam explosion killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Boy was forced to drink hot sauce until he vomited, police say
A man from Naugatuck is accused of forcing a child to sleep in a locked closet and making him kneel on thumb tacks.
A man from Naugatuck is accused of forcing a child to sleep in a locked closet and making him kneel on thumb tacks.
Connecticut woman charged after 8-month-old baby found in dumpster with severe burns
Police in Connecticut say a woman faces multiple charges after an 8-month-old baby was found abandoned in an apartment dumpster with severe burns.
Police in Connecticut say a woman faces multiple charges after an 8-month-old baby was found abandoned in an apartment dumpster with severe burns.
18-year-old honored after pulling mother and 3 children from burning vehicle in Connecticut
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Clifford Robinson, former NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year, dies at 53
Robinson was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and made his lone All-Star appearance the following year.
Robinson was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and made his lone All-Star appearance the following year.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Danbury names sewage plant after HBO's John Oliver
Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.
Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Floyd Welch, one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99
Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.
Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.
Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
Dog can’t contain excitement when owner returns from 7-month US Navy deployment
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
Coast Guard leaders decline to testify on racial incidents at academy
Admiral Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard's commandant, refused to testify, citing an executive branch policy on rules for such hearings.
Admiral Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard's commandant, refused to testify, citing an executive branch policy on rules for such hearings.
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Arizona travelers headed to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut asked to quarantine for 14 days
Arizona travelers headed to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are asked to self-isolate for at least 14 days since the state has become a COVID-19 hotspot. The three eastern states have gotten their cases under control and don't want to lose the progress they've made.
Arizona travelers headed to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are asked to self-isolate for at least 14 days since the state has become a COVID-19 hotspot. The three eastern states have gotten their cases under control and don't want to lose the progress they've made.
Video shows 10-year-old boy stopping driveway basketball game to hide from passing police car
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.