Justice officials tell Mueller not to stray from his report
The Justice Department has told former special counsel Robert Mueller not to stray beyond his report on Russian election interference when he testifies to Congress on Wednesday
Trump, top Democrats seal deal on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, default
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders announce critical debt and budget agreement
Adviser says Trump's criticism of U.S. not same as four Democrats' words
A top adviser to President Donald Trump is claiming a "huge difference" between Trump's criticism of America during the 2016 campaign and current criticism of the U.S. by four liberal Democratic congresswoman of color who Trump has been feuding with
Democrats hope Mueller gives credence to their claim of an unlawful Trump
House Democrats are hoping Robert Mueller illuminates potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump and gives credence to their claim of an unlawful president for millions of Americans who will decide on Trump's political future.
Virginia lawmakers spar on reported Trump visit to Jamestown
Virginia lawmakers are sparring after a report President Donald Trump will attend a 400th anniversary celebration of the first meeting of the state's legislative body in Jamestown
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After distancing himself from hostile chant, Trump calls rally supporters 'incredible patriots'
A day after he sought to distance himself from a hostile chant by his supporters, President Donald Trump lashed out at the media for its coverage of the episode and called the crowd at the North Carolina rally "incredible patriots."
Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia for labor secretary
President Donald Trump says he will nominate lawyer Eugene Scalia to be his new labor secretary
Mnuchin: Negotiators agree on core elements of budget deal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says negotiators have reached an agreement on the core elements of a deal to increase the government's borrowing cap and set a $1.3 trillion overall level for the agency budgets that Congress passes each year
Trump's harsh words on 'squad' reinforce dark posts online
Long before President Donald Trump attacked 4 Democratic congresswomen of color, they were targets of hateful rhetoric and disinformation online
Trump falsely claims he tried to stop 'send her back' chant
President Donald Trump is chiding campaign supporters who'd chanted "send her back" about a Somali-born congresswoman whose loyalty he's challenged
Senators: Bill on 9/11 victims fund to be voted on next week
Senators from both parties say they have an agreement to vote on a bipartisan bill to ensure a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money
DHS leader says fewer than 1,000 family separations
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from their parents at the border during this budget year
House OKs $15 minimum wage, setting marker for 2020 campaign
House Democrats approved legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour, showcasing the progress, and challenge, of a signature issue for the party ahead of the 2020 election.
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Lamont should demand resignations at scandal-ridden port authority
The former board chairman presided over hiring a colleague without port management experience for a...
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Norwich woman faces larceny charges in alleged purse theft
A woman was charged in connection with an alleged theft of two Stop & Shop employees’ purses from the store’s employee locker room, police said.
New London Fire Department extinguishes vehicle fire
The New London Fire Department said it extinguished a vehicle fire on Interstate 95 Northbound prior to Exit 85 that was reported at 12:21 p.m. Tuesday.
Police: Pawcatuck man found in girl's bedroom, charged with sexual assault
Police said they charged an a 18-year-old Pawcatuck man with sexual assault Tuesday morning after he was found in the bedroom of a 13-year-old girl.
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Norwich utilities commission appoints Chris LaRose as general manager, approves contract
The 'acting' title was removed from new Norwich Public Utilities General Manager Chris LaRose’s title Tuesday, with an approved three-year contract.
Salvation Army revives Boys & Girls Club in New London
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of New London County, a partnership between the two nationally affiliated groups, has opened in New London.
As other states require consent for pelvic exams, Connecticut bill stalls
Connecticut was one of more than a dozen states to introduce a prohibitive bill, but it didn't go anywhere this session.
Libertarian, petitioning candidate added to Norwich City Council ballot
Two-time Libertarian mayoral candidate William Russell and petitioning candidate Rebecca Melucci will be on the Norwich Nov. 5 election ballot for City Council.
