Alex Jones found liable for damages in Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits

A Connecticut judge found Alex Jones liable for damages in lawsuits brought by parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Henri lingers over US Northeast, bringing more rain and flood risk

Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.

Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana

Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.

Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty

Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.

Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student

A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.

Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses

Beginning  March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required. 

8th anniversary of Sandy Hook school massacre

Monday marks eight years since the massacre at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.