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Airline passengers as piggybanks

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal chastises airline executives for the "junk fees" they charge for luggage, seat selection and other ancillary services.

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era?

The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Speaks Out After Botched Guess—'I Went Blank'

After making a hilarious gaffe, the Veterans Day contestant blamed his answer on the studio lights and the star power of the hosts.

Startling arrest made in murder of teen found wrapped in blanket on side of Conn. highway — just days before his birthday

Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez was murdered and dumped on the side of Pope Park Highway in Hartford wrapped in a blanket.

Lies, damned lies, and CT crime statistics

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WATCH: Islanders Prospect & NCAA Phenom Cole Eiserman Scores Twice, Has Four Goals In Three Games To Begin Boston University Career

Eiserman now has four goals in three games, with three being netted on the power play. His first goal was scored off a face-off, where Islanders second-round pick Kamil Bednarik pushed the puck over to Eiserman on the left side of the face-off circle.

2 Nuclear Missile Submarines Collided (Armed with Hundreds of Nuclear Weapons)

In February 2009, the British HMS Vanguard and French Le Triomphant, both nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, collided in the Atlantic Ocean during routine patrols. The incident raised serious concerns about naval safety protocols and the lack of communication between allied nations operating stealth vessels in close proximity.

Connecticut Sun's DeWanna Bonner reacts to fiance Alyssa Thomas' Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame induction

DeWanna Bonner celebrated her Connecticut Sun teammate and partner Alyssa Thomas' latest milestone. The forward took to Instagram to share a story showing Thomas in the middle of the Maryland Terrapins' football field as he was inducted into the program's ...

Why Ogunquit Playhouse is taking a chance on new works (because the next ‘Hamilton’ is out there)

This theater is committed to staging premieres – like its current production of 'My Best Friend's Wedding' – and recently started a fund to raise money for that purpose.

Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins U.S. Grand Prix sprint race

The victory boosted Verstappen’s confidence in the car since he has not won any of the last nine F1 races – eight grands prix and one sprint.

This UConn outfit engineers safer highways

The Connecticut Transportation Institute’s mission is to innovate on hardware and software to make our travels faster, safer and cheaper.

Rep. Fabian Basabe reacts to death of Yahwa Sinwar: 'An evil was removed from this world today'

MIAMI BEACH - Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, responded on Thursday to the death of Hamas leader Yahwa Sinwar, the chief mastermind behind the Oct. 7 terror

What Kamala Harris’s Medicare Plan Means For The ‘Sandwich Generation’

Economists weigh in on Kamala Harris's vision for the Medicare expansion she plans to implement if elected president.

Man accused of pointing loaded gun at people inside vehicle in Guilford and firing it

A man who is accused of pointing a loaded gun at multiple people inside of a vehicle in Guilford and firing it before fleeing the area on Wednesday night has been arrested. Officers received a 911 call about someone shooting a gun from a vehicle and fleeing the scene northbound on Whitfield Street from the town docks around 11:40 p.

Beyond the Polls: Democracy, dictatorship and voting animate election

At a voter forum earlier this year sponsored by The Day at the Public Library of New London, the discussion about democracy became so heated that it had to be shut down a few minutes early as people

Early voting underway in much of Southern New England

Providence, R.I. - Boston, Mass. WJAR — On Saturday voters in Massachusetts joined Rhode Islanders in being able to cast ballots at designated locations in their local cities and towns. In Connecticut early voting is scheduled to start on Monday, while early voting has been underway since Wednesday in the Ocean State.

Connecticut: A state that gave the US its bicameral legislature

Connecticut is one of the smallest states in the US and is credited to propose the idea of bicameral legislature to settle the fight between Virginia and New Jersey in the Constitutional Convention fo

First Night set to celebrate UConn basketball

The annual First Night celebration has been slated to happen at 7 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion on the Storrs campus. Players will be officially be introduced. A three-point shooting contest and a scrimmage were planned. Channel 3 planned to broadcast the festivities between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Waffle products sold at Walmart, Target and more recalled due to listeria risk

Frozen waffle products sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other major retailers across the country have been recalled due to a risk of listeria contamination.

Parents enrolling their children in universal pre-K could see their income rise more than 20%

Universal pre-K increases parents’ earnings by 21.7 percent per year, according to a new study published this month in the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Those earnings continue for at least the next six years after the end of pre-K, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars in parents’ pockets.

Suspected Tren de Aragua members arrested in NY in connection with homicide investigation

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (TNND) — Two illegal Venezuelan migrants with suspected ties to transnational criminal gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in New York Wednesday in connection with a Connecticut homicide investigation.

Police: Suspects caught in Rensselaer are suspects in out-of-state homicide

Investigators confirmed that the two people charged with using a Connecticut homicide victim’s credit card in Rensselaer are suspects in the murder. Police in Connecticut tell NewsChannel 13 that 24-year-old Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias and 22-year-old Moises Alejandro Candollo-Urbaneja are considered suspects in the killing of a 59-year-old man in Stamford,

Liam Payne's cause of death confirmed in autopsy report: What is polytrauma?

An autopsy report has confirmed Liam Payne's cause of death a day after the singer passed away at the age of 31. On Oct. 16, the former One Direction band member died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Prison art exhibit showcases creativity, humanity

The 44th annual Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program exhibit showcases the transformative power of art for incarcerated individuals, featuring 619 pieces from 159 artists across nine Connecticut prisons.

State races can be found on Vote411.org

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut has announced that all Connecticut races for state and federal legislative offices have been published on VOTE411.org, the league’s one-stop-shop for

Iconic CT diner known as mainstay for decades finds a buyer. Here’s what the plan is.

The vintage diner, which was built in the 1950s and retains its mid-20th century art deco style, has been a mainstay on the Berlin Turnpike. In its early days, it was a meetup spot for teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s and over time has served customers from truck drivers to celebrities, according to the diner.

Report: The average New London household looks different than you might think

While the average household is getting smaller, the size of the average home is not. That’s according to a report released this month using state and federal statistics to illustrate how the region

One person killed in rollover crash in Burlington

State police said a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling south on Stafford Road in Burlington when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a rock wall.

CT Department of Transportation receives $125 million grant

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has been awarded a $125 million federal grant to improve the state's transportation infrastructure, including roadways, bridges and transit systems.

CT attorney general says he's bracing for post-Election Day legal battles should Trump lose

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says he's concerned about potential Trump campaign legal challenges, should the former president lose to Kamala Harris in November.

DARTING ACROSS CT: Dining at Mary‘s Diner in Waterbury

Shactman throws a dart at the state map. Wherever it lands, he visits with Channel 3’s Roger Susanin. On Friday, Oct. 18, they found themselves at Mary’s Diner in Waterbury. The business is located at 579 Watertown Ave. in Waterbury.

Hike This Scenic Urban River Trail in Connecticut for an Unforgettable Adventure

The Putnam River Trail meanders along the eastern side of the Quinebaug River, treating you to stunning vistas of the water, Cargill Falls, and the surrounding scenery. This mostly paved, three-mile out-and-back trail is a favorite for hikers, bikers, and families. Don't let the "easy" rating fool you; there's plenty to see and do along the way.

Another Public Flagship May Cut Dozens of Majors

The University of Connecticut is reviewing low-enrollment programs amid a budget deficit — similar to what happened last year at West Virginia University.

Madison Reed: Coloring Outside The Lines Of Women's Empowerment

Amy Errett, the CEO and founder of Madison Reed, has orchestrated a groundbreaking collaboration with UConn Women's basketball team amplifying women’s empowerment

Jill Ritrosky Roach takes her place in the Eastern Connecticut athletics Hall of Fame

When she played basketball at Pittsfield High School Jill Ritrosky Roach couldn't imagine going into a college Hall of Fame. But after a stellar four-year career, she is a member

CT congressional Democrats surpass Republican challengers in fundraising

Connecticut’s incumbent Democrats, led by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), are significantly raising more money and outspending their Republican challengers in congressional races this year.

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