Sherpa woman breaks her own record by climbing Mount Everest for 10th time
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
Connecticut boy burned in bully attack, family says
A 6-year-old Connecticut boy is hospitalized with serious burn wounds after he was allegedly targeted by a bully.
NCAA: UConn, South Carolina women meet for title game
Both teams have improved since that early season meeting. They both have major star power with the Gamecocks led by AP Player of the Year Aliyah Boston and the Huskies by last season’s award winner Paige Bueckers.
Sandy Hook families agree to $73M settlement with gun maker Remington
Sandy Hook families of nine victims have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012.
Detectives suspended over handling of 2 Black women's deaths
Two police detectives have been suspended after concerns of racial insensitivity and misconduct were raised by families of two Black women who were found dead in their homes in Connecticut's largest city.
Merrill Lynch advisor fired after tirade against smoothie shop workers caught on video
A Merrill Lynch advisor was fired after a confrontation with employees at a Connecticut smoothie shop over the weekend.
Connecticut 13-year-old in 'guarded' condition after fentanyl overdose at school
Fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine
Teddy Balkind, 10th-grade hockey player, dies from cut on neck by skate
Police and school officials say Teddy Balkind fell to the ice during Thursday's game and the other player was unable to stop, resulting in a collision.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
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.
So cute! Beluga whale plays with trainer during check-up at aquarium
Video released by Mystic Aquarium shows the duo’s adorable interaction.
Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
Henri leaves thousands without power in Connecticut, New Jersey
Tropical Storm Henri is leaving widespread power outages across the Northeast, including the New York City area.
Henri leaves thousands without power in Connecticut, New Jersey
Tropical Storm Henri is leaving widespread power outages across the Northeast, including the New York City area.
Beluga whales dance to violinist’s serenade at Connecticut aquarium
Beluga whales dance to violinist’s serenade at Connecticut aquarium
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
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.
Piano prodigy practices for Carnegie Hall performance
Brigitte Xie's piano talent has earned her a spot on stage at Carnegie Hall this fall. She will likely be the youngest person on stage.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.