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Florida ‘Killer Clown’ case: Man copped to 1990 murder decades before Sheila Keen-Warren arrest, defense says

February 27, 2023

Florida ‘Killer Clown’ case: Man copped to 1990 murder decades before Sheila Keen-Warren arrest, defense says

The trial for a Florida woman accused in the state’s infamous "Killer Clown" case from 1990 is nearing fruition more than 32 years after Marlene Warren was gunned down.

Growing number of states across the US looking into ways to curb the frequency of wrong-way accidents

February 24, 2023

Growing number of states across the US looking into ways to curb the frequency of wrong-way accidents

More and more states are looking into ways to curb the frequency of wrong-way car accidents. The states are turning to new crash prevention technologies.

Connecticut to pay $12M settlement in child neglect case

February 22, 2023

Connecticut to pay $12M settlement in child neglect case

The state of Connecticut is set to pay a $12 million settlement in a child neglect case involving an infant placed with an abusive relative by the state in 2015.

No charges for Connecticut cops after suspect's death ruled fentanyl overdose

February 22, 2023

No charges for Connecticut cops after suspect's death ruled fentanyl overdose

The Norwich, Connecticut, police officers handling the custody of Brenton Chambers in February 2022 will not be criminally charged, as Chambers' death was ruled an overdose.

Biden administration clings to ‘Latinx’ while Hispanic Democrats eye ban

February 21, 2023

Biden administration clings to ‘Latinx’ while Hispanic Democrats eye ban

Hispanic Democrats in Connecticut are breaking with the Biden administration by trying to ban the term "Latinx" in government, calling it offensive.

Connecticut officials report soot-like matter falling from sky

February 17, 2023

Connecticut officials report soot-like matter falling from sky

Connecticut environmental officials are tracking a soot-like substance that is reportedly falling from the sky and sticking to cars across the state.

New Jersey hitman gets decade behind bars for Connecticut robberies

February 16, 2023

New Jersey hitman gets decade behind bars for Connecticut robberies

Bomani Africa, a 62-year-old self-admitted hitman from New Jersey, was sentenced to ten years in prison for two Connecticut bank robberies.

UConn student who kidnapped woman, killed man with sword pleads guilty to more charges

February 16, 2023

UConn student who kidnapped woman, killed man with sword pleads guilty to more charges

Peter Manfredonia, 26, of Newtown, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges for a 2020 crime spree that led to a multistate manhunt and his capture in Maryland.

US states considering the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use

February 16, 2023

US states considering the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use

Many states are considering legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. Legalizing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin has also been discussed.

New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022

February 15, 2023

New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022

Waters off the coast of New England were unusually hot in 2022. Last year the water temperatures were the second warmest on record in the Gulf of Maine.