Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation
A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation that found alleged animal care and water quality violations.
On jury duty, David Letterman auditioned for a role he's never gotten
The longtime host of “The Late Show with David Letterman” made it to the final cuts before getting knocked off a jury about to hear a criminal trial involving cryptocurrency.
Former cadets accuse the Coast Guard Academy of failing to stop sexual violence
Thirteen former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are accusing overseers of the Connecticut school of failing to prevent sexual violence on campus and covering it up.
VIDEO: Cross-country police chase involving two teens in a Ferrari ends in Florida, police say
A wild cross-country chase involving two teenagers that began on the east coast ended in Florida, according to authorities.
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
The New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it’s paid off.
Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the field
Two-time defending national champion UConn will highlight the Maui Invitational, which is returning to the Lahaina Civic Center a year after fatal wildfires forced a move to Honolulu.
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
Officials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island.
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear.
US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal
The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer, is being revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the prestigious Connecticut service academy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries
Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.
Judge stops parents' effort to collect on $50M Alex Jones owes for saying Newtown shooting was hoax
A federal bankruptcy judge has stopped an effort by the parents of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to begin collecting on some of the $50 million they won in a lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a 2021 Connecticut law that eliminated the state’s longstanding religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities.
US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases
The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has tried to assure frustrated senators she is not attempting to cover up the branch’s failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut.
Simone Biles shows she’s still in form during pre-Olympic gymnastics showcase
Biles is trying to make her third Olympic team and is looking for redemption after she pulled out of multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages is getting underway across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four different routes.
Caitlin Clark struggles early in WNBA debut before scoring 20 points in Fever's loss to Connecticut
The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA has officially begun, although it got off to a slow start.
I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished
Workers have demolished a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck.
Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes
Connecticut lawmakers are taking their first steps toward tightening absentee ballot laws since video last year captured people stuffing reams of ballots into collection boxes in Bridgeport, the state's most populous city.
Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm.
Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championship
Thousands of fans lined the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, to celebrate the UConn men’s basketball team following its second-straight NCAA championship and sixth in the last 25 years.
Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
Voters in four states weighed in on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations.
UConn proud of Big East's basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports
Alabama and the rest of the football fans in the Southeastern Conference are about to find out what Big East basketball is all about.
Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
Defending national champion UConn powered its way back into the Final Four behind a 30-0 run led by Donovan Clingan, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Huskies crushed Illinois 77-52.
Connecticut becomes one of the last states to allow early voting after years of debate
Connecticut has finally launched an early, in-person voting system years after almost every other state in the country decided to offer a similar option to voters.
Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 rout of Northwestern in East Region
Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and top overall seed UConn overwhelmed an undermanned Northwestern team 75-58 to sail into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime
A group of Democratic and independent senators are pushing legislation that focuses on immigrants — with permanent legal status or without — who are charged with or convicted of violent crimes.
UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next
Reigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness
Reigning national champion Connecticut is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and headlining the East Region bracket.
No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011
Donovan Clingan had 22 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, Jaylin Stewart gave No. 2 UConn an unexpected boost with three second-half 3-pointers during a decisive surge and the Huskies beat No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win the Big East Tournament championship.
Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John's 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011
Tristen Newton had 25 points and nine assists as No. 2 UConn advanced to the Big East championship game with a rollicking 95-90 victory over St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
Connecticut considering barring legacy admissions at private colleges, in addition to public ones
Connecticut lawmakers are considering banning the use of legacy and donor preferences in admissions to all colleges and universities across the state, including private ones like Yale University.
Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers
Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity.
Students lobby to dethrone Connecticut's state insect, the voraciously predatory praying mantis
When it comes to state insects, most states honor fuzzy or beloved bugs like honey bees or butterflies.
Spending bill would ease access to guns for some veterans declared mentally incapable
Veterans whom the government declares incapable of managing their own affairs would have easier access to firearms under spending legislation expected to be signed by President Joe Biden in the coming days.
'Oh my God feeling.' Trooper speaks about shooting knife-wielding man, worrying about other officers
A Connecticut state trooper who shot a 19-year-old man to death in a stolen car in 2020 has testified that he believed he had to open fire because the man was armed with a knife and made threatening movements toward other officers.
The end of school closings? New York City used online learning, not a snow day. It didn’t go well
Four years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into online learning, some school systems in the U.S. are returning to the method during inclement winter weather.
UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017
Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remain atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week.
Judge dismisses juror who compared Connecticut missing mom case to the 'Gone Girl' plot
A judge on Friday dismissed a juror in the trial of a Connecticut woman accused of helping her boyfriend cover up the murder of his estranged wife.
Indiana Fever will choose among talented college stars with another No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
The Indiana Fever won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and will pick No. 1 for the second straight year.
US Coast Guard service members don't feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes
U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service.
Donovan Clingan scores 29 to lead No. 4 UConn over UNH 84-64 for a 24th straight nonconference win
Donovan Clingan scored a career-high 29 points and No. 4 UConn beat New Hampshire 84-64 on Monday night to set a record with its 24th consecutive victory over a nonconference opponent by double digits.
Connecticut judge sets new primary date for mayor's race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing
A Connecticut judge has set Jan. 23 as the date for a new Democratic primary in the Bridgeport mayor’s race after having tossed out the September election results because of alleged ballot box stuffing.
Ousted Texas bishop rallies outside US bishops meeting as his peers reinforce Catholic voter values
U.S. bishops inside a Baltimore hotel approved materials on how Catholics should vote in 2024 elections.
No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first time
Kansas remained at No. 1 in the first Associated Press men's college basketball poll of the season.
Stranded on the Eiffel Tower, a couple decide to wed, with an AP reporter there to tell the story
French police have arrested a man climbing on the Eiffel Tower, temporarily stranding a crowd at the top.
3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island plan to procure offshore wind energy together.
Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since the Sandy Hook shooting
Connecticut’s most wide-ranging gun control measure since the 2013 law enacted after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is taking effect.
Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
Looming shutdown rattles families who rely on Head Start program for disadvantaged children
Head Start programs serving more than 10,000 disadvantaged children would immediately lose federal funding if the government shutdown isn't averted.
Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points, Rebecca Allen added 18 and the Connecticut Sun played stellar defense to beat the New York Liberty 78-63 in the first game of their WNBA semifinals series.
Rain-soaked New England hit by likely tornado amid wild weather ahead of Hurricane Lee's arrival
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for portions of Maine and a tropical storm watch for a large area of coastal New England as Hurricane Lee heads to the region.
Cyberattack keeps hospitals' computers offline for weeks
Key computer systems at hospitals and clinics in several states have yet to be turned back on more than two weeks after a cyberattack forced some emergency room shutdowns and ambulance diversions.
Mercury set WNBA record with 45 first-quarter points, hold off Sun 90-84
Brittney Griner had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Mercury set a WNBA record for points in a quarter with 45 in the first before holding off the short-handed Connecticut Sun down the stretch for a 90-84 win.
Home on Long Island Sound in Greenwich, Connecticut sells for almost $139 million
Copper Beech Farm, with 50 acres of waterfront property in the tony New York suburb of Greenwich, has sold for just under $139 million.
Man convicted in stray-bullet killing of Puerto Rican Olympian's mom in her Connecticut home
A Connecticut man has been convicted of murder in the stray-bullet killing of the mother of a two-time Olympian rifle shooter from Puerto Rico.
Human waste leaking from truck causes crashes on Connecticut highway
Human waste leaking from a tractor trailer caused crashes on a Connecticut highway Monday night including one involving two state police cruisers.
Officials file more charges, but not hate crimes, against man accused of attacking Muslim lawmaker
A prosecutor has added felony charges, including attempted sexual assault, against a man accused of attacking Connecticut’s first Muslim state representative after a prayer service.
Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania
Heavy rains are pounding an already saturated Northeast for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, canceled airline flights and power outages.
Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding
Vermont is preparing for the next round of storms — and possibly a tornado — as people took advantage of a second day of calm weather to clean up from historic flooding that damaged thousands of homes, businesses and roads, and left some residents stranded.
Connecticut lawmaker attacked after Muslim service says Hartford police downplayed assault
A Connecticut state lawmaker attacked as she left a Muslim prayer service is accusing local police of downplaying what happened to her.
A timeline of the New York Liberty's itinerary to Las Vegas during a recent 3-game WNBA road trip
The New York Liberty's three-game road trip last week included multiple bus trips, two airplanes and three airports on the way from Connecticut to Las Vegas.
Keegan Bradley and Denny McCarthy share the Travelers lead at tournament-record 15 under
Keegan Bradley and Denny McCarthy shared the Travelers Championship lead Friday at a tournament-record 15-under 125.
Senate votes to keep Biden rule toughening requirements on stabilizing braces for firearms
New rules that require owners to register stabilizing braces for firearms will stay in place after the Senate rejected a Republican effort to overturn them.
PGA Tour's top golfers travel across the country for $20M purse at Travelers Championship
Many of the top golfers on the PGA Tour have made their way across the country from the U.S. Open in Los Angeles to Connecticut and the Travelers Championship.
Terrifying Tinder meetup: Coast Guardsman takes 3 women airborne in Key West car chase, police say
A woman brought two friends to meet with a U.S. Coast Guardsman from Connecticut whom she had connected with on Tinder — but their night out would abruptly end after a wild ride through the streets of Key West, according to police.
8 construction workers injured as building partially collapses during concrete mishap in New Haven
A building under construction in New Haven, Connecticut, partially collapsed during a concrete pour, injuring eight construction workers, including two critically.
Blumenthal breaks leg at UConn parade, to undergo surgery
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says he expects to undergo surgery to repair a broken leg he suffered Saturday during a victory parade for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team.
New antitrust lawsuit against NCAA seeks millions in damages
The attorneys who beat the NCAA in the Supreme Court have filed a new class-action antitrust lawsuit against the association and the five wealthiest college sports conferences.
UConn's Hawkins bounces back from illness in Final Four win
Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins says he had no doubt he was going to play in Saturday night's 72-59 win against Miami in the Final Four despite battling a stomach illness.
Conn. woman 1st non-Vermonter granted assisted suicide right
Vermont has agreed to a legal settlement that will allow a Connecticut woman to be the first out-of-stater to take advantage of its decade-old law that allows people who are terminally ill to end their own lives.
No. 6 Marquette holds off No. 11 UConn in Big East semifinal
Tyler Kolek and David Joplin each scored 17 points, and No. 6 Marquette moved into the Big East championship game for the first time by holding off No. 11 UConn 70-68.
Women's March Madness could have more upsets due to parity
More March Madness chaos in the women’s NCAA Tournament could be looming on the horizon if the past few months of upsets are any indication of what’s around the corner.
Hunter who killed pet dogs says he thought they were coyotes
A hunter who told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a Connecticut family’s pet German shepherds, has been criminally charged.