Trump digs in on divisive tweets: 'Many people agree with me'
'Many people agree with me': Trump digs in amid criticism of his racist tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color.
Trump moves to end asylum protections for Central Americans
The Trump administration is moving to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants who pass through Mexico
Trump to Democratic congresswomen of color: Leave U.S.
Trump assails Democratic congresswomen of color, saying they should leave the country
House Democrats' racially charged infighting escalates
An all-out racially-charged fight within the House Democratic caucus escalated Saturday when an African American freshman lawmaker said the party doesn't need "any more black voices that don't want to be a black voice."
'She is not a racist': Trump defends Pelosi in spat with Ocasio-Cortez
In the latest chapter of President Donald Trump's love-hate relationship with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the president said Friday that Pelosi is "not a racist," defending her against comments made earlier this week by Rep. Alexandria...
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Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is resigning from President Donald Trump's Cabinet amid scrutiny of his handling of a secret plea deal with a financier accused of sexually underage girls
New details on separated children as House Democrats testify
Democrats reveal distressing new details about migrant children separated from families at US-Mexico border with 4 liberal freshmen set to testify on border conditions
Trump abandons bid to include citizenship question on census
Trump expected to announce new executive action during news conference on the 2020 census and his push to include a citizenship question
Rough total for Trump's July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4M
The cost estimates are in on the tanks, fireworks and portable toilets, and the first rough total possible for President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4 million
House panel authorizes subpoenas tied to Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee has voted to authorize subpoenas for 12 people mentioned in special counsel Robert Mueller's report, including President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions
US appeals court sides with Trump in lawsuit involving hotel
A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his D.C. hotel
'Middle Class Joe' Biden earned $15.6 million in two years after leaving vice presidency
Joe Biden on Tuesday reported earning $15.6 million in family income over the past two years, making him the highest earner among the top competitors for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Billionaire Steyer launches presidential campaign after saying he wouldn't
Reversing course, billionaire investor and activist Tom Steyer decides to launch Democratic presidential bid after all
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Stonington planning director targets public comments on Smiler's
There have been calls for Jason Vincent, director of planning in Stonington, to recuse himself from...
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Preston crash leads to DWI arrest
State police arrested a New Jersey man on drunken driving and other charges early Sunday after they say he crashed his car and then fled.
Officials: Pedestrian seriously injured in New London rollover crash
Firefighters said they took two people to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital after a pickup truck struck a pedestrian and rolled over in front of Goodyear Monday morning.
Motorcyclist injured in East Lyme crash
The motorcyclist was brought by ambulance Saturday to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and then flown by Life Star helicopter to Hartford Hospital after the 7:40 p.m. crash.
Man shot, police search for suspect in New London
A manhunt was underway Saturday in New London for the suspect in a shooting that left a man with life-threatening wounds.
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Brendan Scott, 9, visiting from Massachusetts, cartwheels off the shore into Alewife Cove on Monday while playing at Waterford Beach Park. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Kentucky Derby defendants ask judge to dismiss charges
The five defendants charged in federal indictments with conspiracy and theft in connection with lavish trips to the Kentucky Derby argued that the entire criminal case should be dismissed.
Norwich City Council debates, then makes Board of Education appointment
Former Norwich school board member Kevin Saythany was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.
