Democratic impeachment calls swell as McGahn defies subpoena
President Donald Trump's open defiance of Congress sharpened calls from some Democrats to start impeachment proceedings
Justice Dept. offers to share Mueller documents to avoid House action against Barr
The Justice Department says it is willing to provide the House intelligence committee with documents from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation if the panel doesn't take action against Attorney General William Barr
In Pennsylvania, Trump touts 2020 chances, swipes at Biden
President Donald Trump is voicing confidence in his ability to win Pennsylvania in 2020 and taking a new swipe at one of his leading Democratic rivals
Judge denies Trump bid to quash House subpoena for years of financial records
A federal judge on Monday denied President Donald Trump's bid to quash a House subpoena for years of his financial records from his accounting firm and stayed his order seven days to give the president's lawyers time to appeal.
Hundreds protest Alabama's abortion ban at state capitol
Hundreds of demonstrators have marched to the Alabama Capitol to protest the state's new abortion ban, chanting 'my body, my choice!' and 'vote them out!'
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In wake of Alabama law, Trump tells anti-abortion activists to stay united for 2020
With Alabama's tough new abortion law stirring divisions on the right, Trump implores anti-abortion activists to stay united for the 2020 election if they want to preserve their gains
Analysis: Do Obama, Trump signal shift in future of presidency?
For more than two centuries, until the election of 2008, American presidents all looked alike. They were white and male and every one of them came to office with experience in the government, military or both. Barack Obama, the first...
Someone added strokes to Trump's official golf scores
President Donald Trump's account on the U.S. Golf Association system was seemingly hacked to embarrass the president with four fabricated scores.
Mnuchin rejects Democrats' subpoena for President Trump's tax returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Friday rejected a subpoena from House Democrats demanding copies of President Donald Trump's tax returns, setting the stage for a court battle over the documents.
U.S.: Flynn described efforts to interfere with cooperation
Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn told the special counsel's office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress contacted him about his cooperation with the Russia investigation
Trump pushes immigration plan favoring 'merit' over family
President Donald Trump is unveiling a new immigration plan that he says provide a sharp contrast with Democrats
Probe faults premium travel by former EPA head, bodyguards
The Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog is urging the agency to look into recovering $124,000 in premium travel charges by former EPA head Scott Pruitt and his bodyguards
NYC Mayor de Blasio is seeking Democratic nod for president
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh) says he is running for president
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Two Stoningtons: One rich and protected, the other going to the highest bidder
Stonington Borough, which has its own Planning and Zoning Commission, with strict rules, protects...
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Police: Norwich resident had 400 bags of fentantyl in his home
Police have charged a city resident with having 400 bags of fentanyl and $3,000 in cash in his home at 12½ Terrace Ave. in Taftville.
Police: Suspect used screwdriver to stab person in New London
Police are searching for a person who they said used a screwdriver to stab someone else near Riverview Avenue and Crescent Street Wednesday.
Casino staff puts out fire at Mohegan Sun
No one injured in incident in Sky Tower, casino spokesman says.
Police: Norwich man intentionally crashed into ex-girlfriend's car
Police have charged a Norwich man with intentionally crashing into a car driven by his ex-girlfriend on the evening of April 28.
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Teen Talk: A time to explore many different facets
Last summer, I heard about the opportunity to take a ski patrol course. Although an avid skier, I knew little aside from the fact that becoming a ski patroller would get me a free skiing pass for the coming winter.
New London officials address concerns over proposed city offices move
About 50 residents turned up for a public forum held at 6 Shaw’s Cove to discuss the city's proposal to consolidate and relocate much of its municipal offices into that building as part of a long-term lease that is being negotiated.
UPDATED: Somers clarifies proposed state assistance efforts for Smiler's Wharf
A pending bill that would provide up to $10 million in grant money to the Town of Stonington for infrastructure and other improvements would be solely used for the proposed Smiler’s Wharf project in downtown Mystic and not for other town...
Artist's descendants attend whale-painting unveiling
The granddaughter and great-grandson of maritime painter Lars Thorsen said Wednesday they were delighted to hear that the artist's whaling scene, having hung for years in the Citizens Bank building on Eugene O'Neill Drive, would not be leaving the...
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Officials: Last slave ship from Africa ID'd on Alabama coast
Authorities say researchers have located the wreck of the last ship known to bring enslaved people from Africa to the United States
Flu outbreak sickens over 30 migrants at border center
More than 30 migrants have tested positive for influenza at a major processing center on the Mexican border that was temporarily closed to stop the outbreak