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More Infectious UK COVID Variant B.1.1.7 Now Confirmed in Eight States
The variant appears to be significantly more transmissible than the original, although it does not seem to cause more severe illness.
Marijuana Legalization 2021: These U.S. States Could Legalize Weed in 2021
Lawmakers in seven states are attempting to pass legislation that would ultimately legalize adult-use marijuana in the upcoming year.
Winter Storm Harold Leaves Over 200,000 Without Power on Christmas Day
Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused power outages across in some states as Winter Storm Harold made its way across the East Coast.
UPS Driver Killed on the Job by 19-year-old Co-Worker, Police Say
Nathan Burk, 28, was found injured inside a UPS shipping truck around 10:30 p.m. in Watertown on Tuesday. He later died in hospital from his injuries.
Was There a Tornado in New York? Warnings Issued, Thousands Without Power
Around two million New Yorkers, in areas including The Bronx and Yonkers, faced a tornado warning last night.
Cracker Barrel Apologizes After Noose Seen Hanging From Restaurant Ceiling
"This antique electric soldering iron has an original wrapped cord that should not have been displayed," Cracker Barrel said.
Does Alex Jones Still Believe Sandy Hook Was a Hoax? His Lawyer Weighs In
In a motion filed earlier this month, Jones' attorney said the conspiracy theorist doesn't believe Sandy Hook was a hoax.
Over 200,000 Absentee Ballots Not Returned in Connecticut
Election results in Connecticut could be days late as the state sees an unprecedented surge in absentee ballots that need to be counted from November 3.
Eight-Month-Old Baby Found Alive in Dumpster With Burns on Body
The baby suffered burns to her hands and is in stable condition at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in Connecticut.
COVID Cases Are Falling in These 7 States
Average daily new cases were on a downward trend in several eastern states, includng Connecticut, Maine and Rhode Island, in recent weeks.
Trump Supporter Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Democratic Volunteer
Michael Silverstein was issued a summons for breach of peace after the incident at the Democratic Town Committee office in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Alex Jones Denied Delay in Sandy Hook Defamation Lawsuit
Alex Jones claimed that the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School never happened and that actors were brought in to play the victims.
Connecticut To Issue $100 Fines For Violating Face Mask Mandate
The new fines, which will go into effect this week, are a "step-down" from the previous issuing of a misdemeanor for masks and gatherings violations.
Asian Longhorned Ticks Found in Connecticut As Species Continues Spread
The ticks were spotted for the first time in the United States in 2017.
Connecticut Republican with QAnon Car Sticker Defends Movement's Values
A Republican state senator has said he doesn't believe in the QAnon conspiracy theory despite having the movement's slogan on his car.
Boat Displaying Trump 2020 Banner Set on Fire in Connecticut
The owner of the vessel said it's a shame that you can't support your president "without somebody trying to set your boat on fire."
John Oliver Danbury Sewage Not the First Time Something Named After Comic
Officials in Danbury, Connecticut, have named a sewage plant after John Oliver—but it's not the first time something unsavory has been named after the comedian, thanks to actor Russell Crowe.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in These 15 States
Average daily new cases have been on an upward trend in several states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.
Dorm Party Without Masks, Social Distancing Leads UConn To Evict Students
University of Connecticut's administration officials removed several students from campus housing for their involvement in a party that violated the school's virus mitigation requirements.
Republican Congressional Candidate Ends Campaign After Strangulation Charge
Wethersfield police officers arrested Thomas Gilmer late Monday night and charged him on a warrant with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in These States
Nine states have reported an increase in average daily case counts over the past two weeks.
Connecticut Man Accused of Beheading Landlord With Samurai Sword
Jerry David Thompson refused to speak to police or judges in court as he identifies as a sovereign citizen.
Connecticut To Fine Quarantine Violators From COVID Hotspots
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that he's signed an executive order that requires travelers coming into the state from states with high COVID-19 infection rates to self-quarantine for 14 days.
'All Pigs Matter': Man Crashes Blue Lives Matter Rally
A man crashed a pro-police rally in Connecticut over the weekend with an "All Pigs Matter" sign, which he says was to expose intolerance.
Do You Have to Quarantine After Flying to Texas?
In some parts of the country, quarantines for travelers from Texas are mandatory and violators may face fines.
Do You Have to Quarantine After Flying to Florida?
Some states are waiving quarantine mandates for those who produce proof of a recent negative virus test result.
Protester, Senior Citizen Fight During Removal of Columbus Statue
The clash began when the protester was confronted by those who did not want the statue removed because of its importance to Italian Americans, according to footage.
In Total Reversal From Start of Pandemic, Tri-State to Quarantine Visitors
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will require visitors to self-isolate for two weeks if they arrive from a state where 10 percent of the population has tested positive for coronavirus over a seven-day period.
U.S. Education Department Threatens Connecticut Over Trans Athlete Policy
Connecticut is one of 18 states that allows trans athletes to compete without restrictions alongside other members of their shared gender identity.
Peter Manfredonia, Suspect in 2 Murders, Arrested After Uber Rides
Local police and members of the FBI detained Manfredonia without incident Wednesday outside of a Maryland truck stop.