Murphy’s Yemen measure advances as lawmakers seek tougher sanctions on Saudi Arabia
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy inched closer to victory Wednesday in his longstanding campaign to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen as the Senate took a historic vote to begin debate on a measure that would end that relationship.
National Enquirer owner admits it buried stories for Trump
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they will not charge the parent company of the National Enquirer for an illegal hush-money payment
Judge gives Michael Cohen 3 years in prison
President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen says his "blind loyalty" to Trump led Cohen to "cover up his dirty deeds."
Flynn argues against prison time in Russia investigation
Lawyers for former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn are asking a judge to spare him prison time
Moment of reckoning looms for ex-Trump lawyer Cohen
The moment of reckoning has nearly arrived for ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
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Trump argues with Democratic leaders, threatens government shutdown
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to shut down parts of the government over his promised border wall with Mexico and said the military could the wall if Democrats refuse to vote in favor of the project
Porn star Daniels must pay Trump $293,000 for legal fees in defamation case, judge says
Porn star Daniels must pay Trump $293,000 for legal fees in defamation case, judge says
Border wall, budget deal, shutdown await Trump, Schumer, Pelosi meeting
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, the kickoff of up to 10 days of political posturing and negotiations over whether the...
In possible plea deal, accused Russian agent case 'resolved'
Prosecutors say they have "resolved" a case against a woman accused of being a secret agent for the Russian government, a sign that she likely has taken a plea deal
Some Democrats talking impeachment not ready to do it
Democrats willing to talk about impeaching Trump admit they aren't ready to actually do it
AP FACT CHECK: Prosecutors' filings do not exonerate Trump
AP FACT CHECK: Trump insists that prosecutors' filings fully clear him in the Russia investigation and other legal scandals, but he's mistaken
GOP anxiety spikes as Trump faces growing legal, political perils
A growing number of Republicans fear that a battery of new revelations in the far-reaching Russia investigation has dramatically heightened the legal and political danger to Donald Trump's presidency - and threatens to consume the rest of the party...
Comey answers questions on Trump, Clinton probes
Former FBI director James Comey met behind closed doors Friday with members of two House panels as part of a politically fraught inquiry into the conduct of federal law enforcement officials.
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Attorney general investigation of Connecticut Landmarks is finished
The office of Attorney General George Jepsen has been investigating how Connecticut Landmarks has...
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State police to conduct drunken driving spot checks Dec. 21
With a holiday weekend soon approaching, state police have announced they will conduct drunk driving spot checks along Route 2 in North Stonington on Dec. 21.
Stonington man charged after bullet is accidentally fired into neighbor's apartment
Police charged a local man Tuesday night after they say he accidently discharged his gun while cleaning it, sending a bullet through the wall into an adjoining apartment where it struck his neighbor’s refrigerator.
K-9 teams search Stonington High School
Eleven K-9 teams conducted a 15-minute sweep of the hallways and parking lots of Stonington High School on Wednesday morning.
Driver of motorized scooter sustains minor injuries following collision in Norwich
Police said the driver of a motorized scooter sustained minor injuries after a vehicle pulling out of Rosewood Manor collided with him.
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Lee's Kitchen: Three easy recipes for spreading holiday cheer
These recipes can be made right now and will hold for Christmas.
SBS student selected for national Honors Chorus
Grace Murphy of Gales Ferry was selected to perform as part of the National Association for Music Education’s All Eastern Honors Mixed Chorus.
A stop at the beach
Stan Forostoski of Manchester relaxes in the sun Wednesday at Rocky Neck State Park.
State: Mystic boathouse park site safe for crew team
A state health department epidemiologist has informed the town that it is safe for Stonington High School crew team members to use the Mystic River Boathouse Park site.
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Three found alive inside West Virginia coal mine
Authorities say three people missing since last weekend have been found alive in an underground coal mine in southern West Virginia
