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Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump ’s second term.

Tue Nov 3 2026 03:27 AM EST

‘Incredible': After months lost at sea, 5 people are rescued in the South Pacific

Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing.

Mon Nov 2 2026 10:45 PM EST

UConn men's and women's basketball teams energize fans in season opening doubleheader

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Mon Nov 2 2026 10:41 PM EST

Missing hiker in Old Lyme found dead: State police

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Mon Nov 2 2026 09:46 PM EST

Connecticut early voter turnout so far; key races to watch

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Mon Nov 2 2026 07:28 PM EST

Child walking home from school approached by suspicious vehicle: Danbury police

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Mon Nov 2 2026 05:35 PM EST

Tech entrepreneur, his wife and kids among passengers who died in Florida jet crash

A Texas tech entrepreneur, his wife and two kids, along with their friends and nanny, were the passengers killed when a private jet nosedived and crashed in a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday.

Mon Nov 2 2026 04:57 PM EST

Sen. Chris Murphy continues stroke recovery, office says

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Mon Nov 2 2026 04:52 PM EST

Waterbury dog shot in the head recovers at Terryville animal rescue

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Mon Nov 2 2026 04:10 PM EST

Popular restaurant The Charles in Old Wethersfield closes doors after just 6 years

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Mon Nov 2 2026 02:42 PM EST

Driver charged with DUI after car crashes into house on Halloween weekend in Middletown

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Mon Nov 2 2026 02:19 PM EST

Family identifies 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida plane crash that left 9 dead

One of the pilots of a private plane that crashed into a Florida neighborhood over the weekend, killing all nine on board and leaving a fiery crater, has been identified by her family.

Mon Nov 2 2026 02:09 PM EST

Waterbury to introduce red light and speed cameras, police announce

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Mon Nov 2 2026 01:57 PM EST

Chili's customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agent

A Chili’s Grill & Bar in North Carolina is back in business after three customers and two workers suffered chemical burns on their mouths from sipping margaritas mistakenly made with a cleaning chemical last week.

Mon Nov 2 2026 01:26 PM EST

Hartford man arrested, accused of breaking into car with dead man inside in New Jersey

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Mon Nov 2 2026 12:18 PM EST

Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against a pair of former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress during its investigation of Hunter Biden, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News.

Mon Nov 2 2026 10:30 AM EST

2 dead after 1978 Chevrolet Camaro crashes into tree, catches fire in Cheshire

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Mon Nov 2 2026 09:55 AM EST

Martha Stewart responds to backlash over ‘hungry' homeless Halloween costume

Martha Stewart on Sunday responded to backlash about her Halloween costume, saying she was “distressed” to learn that her outfit, which depicted a “hungry” homeless person, had caused offense.

Mon Nov 2 2026 09:51 AM EST

119 sleeping pills unaccounted for in Enfield 12-year-old's death investigation: Warrant

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Mon Nov 2 2026 08:50 AM EST

Recap: Fiery debate on future of Lindsay Clancy murder trial at latest hearing

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Mon Nov 2 2026 08:24 AM EST

Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels recalled over potentially fatal choking risk

The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to buy or serve a popular toddler soft-baked snack bar after receiving several reports that it had completely blocked children’s airways.

Mon Nov 2 2026 06:44 AM EST

Sunny, warm stretch continues through midweek

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Mon Nov 2 2026 06:32 AM EST

Two homes heavily damaged in New Haven fire; firefighter injured

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Mon Nov 2 2026 06:22 AM EST

Lindsay Clancy's defense continues push to dismiss charges. Will the case be retried?

Lindsay Clancy ‘s lawyer urged a judge Monday to either the dismiss the murder charges against her, or get on with the business of putting her back on trial.

Sun Nov 1 2026 10:07 PM EST

As Halloween ends, Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, officially declares ‘it's time'

Now that Halloween is all said and done, Mimi is here to reclaim her seasonal throne.

Sun Nov 1 2026 09:29 PM EST

Sen. Chris Murphy's stroke puts spotlight on warning signs, prevention

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Sun Nov 1 2026 03:55 PM EST

1 person, 1 dog dead from Danbury house fire

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Sun Nov 1 2026 02:53 PM EST

Recap: 9 dead after business jet crashes in Florida neighborhood

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Sun Nov 1 2026 02:16 PM EST

Chris Murphy: A timeline of the Connecticut senator's life and political career

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Sun Nov 1 2026 12:47 PM EST

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering a stroke

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Sun Nov 1 2026 12:16 PM EST

Sunday marks final day to early vote in Connecticut

Sunday is the final day to vote early in Connecticut. Voters can head to their town’s designated early voting location until 6 p.m.

Sun Nov 1 2026 12:07 PM EST

2 masked men arrested after breaking into occupied Bridgeport home: Police

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Sun Nov 1 2026 09:37 AM EST

Seasonable and sunny for the first day of November

Happy Sunday and happy first day of November! We have a seasonable day on tap. Highs will be in the upper 50s to near 60.

Sun Nov 1 2026 09:16 AM EST

East Hampton man killed in crash on Route 15 South in Orange

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Sun Nov 1 2026 08:20 AM EST

4 dead, 15 injured in 3 Halloween night shootings in Dallas, Texas

At least four people were killed and 15 others were injured in three separate shootings in a Dallas, Texas, neighborhood overnight Saturday, according to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.

Sun Nov 1 2026 03:58 AM EST

Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory

The Trump administration ’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween -themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric.

Sun Nov 1 2026 01:24 AM EDT

Does ‘falling back' an hour hurt your heart? A doctor shares tips to get through

Daylight saving time can be hard on the heart when people lose an hour of sleep in the spring, but there’s another period of adjustment coming this weekend.

Sat Oct 31 2026 10:22 PM EDT

1 person dead after motorcycle accident Saturday night in Groton

The City of Groton police department is continuing to investigate after a fatal motorcycle accident on Saturday night.

Sat Oct 31 2026 06:36 PM EDT

Police investigate fatal motorcycle accident in Farmington

The Farmington police department is continuing to investigate after a fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Friday evening.

Sat Oct 31 2026 06:03 PM EDT

CT State Representative Anne Hughes issued summons for theft of political signs

State representative Anne Hughes was issued a summons by police Friday after several stolen political signs were located on property owned by Hughes, according to police.

Sat Oct 31 2026 01:28 PM EDT

Follow the Money: How much goes into U.S. elections and who is behind it?

Political spending has exploded in the past decade. The capital flowing into presidential campaigns alone has more than doubled since 2016, before adjusting for inflation. Where is it all going and who is signing the checks?

Sat Oct 31 2026 12:32 PM EDT

One person in critical condition after a three-car accident in Waterbury, Friday

Waterbury police say a three-car crash left a person in critical, life-threatening condition in the area of Lakewood Road around 6 p.m.

Sat Oct 31 2026 09:45 AM EDT

Club hockey co-captain's jersey retired after he was killed in crash

The University of New Haven’s club hockey team is back on the ice at Northford Ice Pavilion on Friday night, but it’s their first game back without co-captain Ryan O’Shea.

Sat Oct 31 2026 08:43 AM EDT

Driver left with life-threatening injuries in early morning crash, police say

State police say an early morning crash led to life-threatening injuries for a driver in New Haven after being found unresponsive around 5:30 a.m.

Sat Oct 31 2026 08:29 AM EDT

Woman escapes assault, flees to nursing home for help Wallingford police say

Wallingford police say a woman is in the hospital after running through the woods for help after being assaulted on October 28.

Sat Oct 31 2026 08:15 AM EDT

Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured

A manhunt is underway for a shooter who killed one person and injured six in a Spirit Halloween store on Friday night in what police in Fairfield, California, believe was a targeted incident.

Sat Oct 31 2026 08:06 AM EDT

Sunny and seasonal Halloween, chilly tonight as clocks turn back

Temperatures on Halloween will warm into the 50s with plenty of sunshine and calmer winds.

Sat Oct 31 2026 06:57 AM EDT

France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

France prepared Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and rerouting the Paris march to the capital’s edge as youth-led demonstrations spread across Europe.

Fri Oct 30 2026 10:16 PM EDT

Rutgers University study finds 13- 17 year olds are gambling

Nearly 43% of teens ages 13 to 17 reported gambling in the past year, according to a new Rutgers University study. Among all respondents ages 13 to 27, more than half reported gambling during that period.

Fri Oct 30 2026 07:42 PM EDT

Be seen on Halloween: Safety tips for trick-or-treaters and drivers

Halloween is filled with spooky surprises, but safety experts say one of the biggest risks has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins.

Fri Oct 30 2026 06:20 PM EDT

Jalen Brunson to guest star in ‘Law & Order: SVU.' Here's when the episode airs

Jalen Brunson is trading in his basketball shoes for a detective badge. The New York Knicks point guard is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” NBC confirmed .

Fri Oct 30 2026 05:06 PM EDT

Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by putting a Senate candidate on the ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent.

Fri Oct 30 2026 04:43 PM EDT

Mother of Enfield 12-year-old found dead in her room arrested, charged with risk of injury to a child

Enfield police said they have arrested 39-year-old Melanie Federline, charging her with risk of injury to a child.

Fri Oct 30 2026 04:33 PM EDT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center brings Halloween to hospitalized kids with reverse trick-or-treating

There are children in the hospital who won’t be able to join in on Halloween fun this year.

Fri Oct 30 2026 03:57 PM EDT

Judge warns DOJ he'd be ‘extremely frustrated' if it raids James Comey's home

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden on Friday warned the Justice Department about taking law enforcement action targeting former FBI Director James Comey after the Trump administration brought a third criminal case against the longtime Trump target using a rare charging mechanism.

Fri Oct 30 2026 03:48 PM EDT

Simone Biles praises ‘TODAY' anchor Laura Jarrett for dressing up as her for Halloween

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Laura Jarrett’s Halloween costume earned the ultimate seal of approval.

Fri Oct 30 2026 03:42 PM EDT

Dan Hurley agrees to 2-year extension on contract with UConn

Dan Hurley is sticking with the University of Connecticut through 2032, the school announced Friday.

Fri Oct 30 2026 03:29 PM EDT

Suspect charged in fatal Pratt Street stabbing: Meriden police

A man is facing charges in connection with a fatal stabbing in Meriden last week , police said.

Fri Oct 30 2026 03:11 PM EDT

New Haven officials prepare for federal election monitors, saying they aren't allowed in polling locations

New Haven officials are preparing for federal election monitors to arrive at city polling stations on Election Day, as the city’s registrar of voters issues a letter reminding federal officials that monitors are not allowed in polling locations.

Fri Oct 30 2026 02:19 PM EDT

West Hartford proposed Airbnb ordinance to go before town council

Members of West Hartford’s Community Planning & Economic Development Committee have proposed an ordinance addressing short-term rentals in the town.

Fri Oct 30 2026 12:18 PM EDT

Woman pleads guilty to murdering best friend's 6-week-old son, said she had compulsion to harm kids

A woman driven by a compulsion to harm children admitted in a Pittsburgh court on Wednesday that she murdered her best friend’s infant son, in a plea agreement that’ll likely keep this “monster” in prison for life.

Fri Oct 30 2026 12:02 PM EDT

Middletown man charged with stabbing dog that had to be euthanized: Police

A Middletown man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after he stabbed a dog in July, police said.

Fri Oct 30 2026 11:42 AM EDT

FDA proposes changes to nutritional standards in infant formula

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to infant formula nutrient requirements as part of the agency’s first review of its ingredients and standards in nearly three decades.

Fri Oct 30 2026 11:33 AM EDT

Trial begins for man accused of fatally running over girlfriend in 2023

A trial for a man charged with running over his girlfriend in 2023 has begun. Cooper Ouellette, who was 19 at the time, is accused of running over 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist, of Burlington, dragging her, dropping her off at her home and failing to call 911 after she was injured, according to the arrest warrant.

Fri Oct 30 2026 10:32 AM EDT