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2 men convicted in chainsaw massacre of UK’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree
The Sycamore Gap tree was not Britain’s biggest or oldest sycamore, but it was prized for its picturesque setting, ...
CT teen with history of vehicle thefts accused of stealing credit cards, making fraudulent purchases
Police were able to identify him as a suspect with the assistance of law enforcement officials investigating multiple vehicle ...
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new poll finds
A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and ...
Jury to be chosen for sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is set ...
CT man found with handguns, ghost guns and ammunition while on parole sentenced on federal charges
A previously convicted felon has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison after his parole officer found handguns ...
Pratt & Whitney launches new missive on CT strike. Company says it’s ‘committed to this state’
Pratt & Whitney also noted that, “based on our current business outlook, we’re making multi-year investments here because,” ...
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became ...
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Trump has floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate ...
Wall Street points modestly higher as Trump floats lighter China tariffs ahead of weekend talks
In premarket equities trading Friday, shares of the travel website Expedia fell 10% after it trimmed its full-year bookings ...
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to ...
Judge to hear arguments over whether LA prosecutor should be kicked off Menendez case
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez will make their case that LA prosecutors should be removed from the resentencing case.
China’s exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade
Shipments to the U.S. sank 21% in dollar terms as Trump’s tariffs on most Chinese exports rose to as high as 145%. With Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods at 125%, business between the two biggest ...