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The chained hand of Archer Alexander, who was the last slave captured under the fugitive slave law, is depicted in a statue commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation. A bill to study reparations for slavery advanced through a House committee this year but hasn't gotten a floor vote.

A bill to study reparations for slavery had momentum in Congress, but still no vote

Legislation to create a commission to study reparations faces steep odds in the evenly divided Congress. Advocates want the House to take up the bill, or for President Biden to act on his own.

Costa Rica's Ian Lawrence, right, vies for the ball with U.S. player DeAndre Yedlin during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 CONCACAF qualifier match in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Wednesday.

The U.S. men's soccer team qualifies for the World Cup despite its loss to Costa Rica

The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.

Singer-songwriter Geoff Muldaur performs jazz and blues from the '20s and '30s

Muldaur's new double CD, His Last Letter, traces the musical influences of his life, and is arranged for, and performed with, Dutch chamber musicians. Originally broadcast December 2009.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski and his running mate, Laura Devlin, release their tax-cutting plan in New Haven.

Bob Stefanowski unveils $2 billion tax relief plan for CT

GOP gubernatorial candidate, Bob Stefanowski, announces his plan which would extend fuel tax relief, ease tax burdens — and weaken budget firewall against recession.

Bob Stefanowski, Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticizes Gov. Ned Lamont for lack of transparency and the high costs of the State Pier.

Bob Stefanowski faults Ned Lamont for ‘corruption tax’

GOP candidate minimizes Rowland scandal in critiquing Lamont

Ritter Says State Should Double Bottle Bill Refund To 10 Cents

While COVID-19 and the state’s budget are likely to dominate the current legislative session, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter said Monday that…

The attorneys general said some sellers on Craigslist and Facebook are jacking up prices on hand sanitizer by as much as 10 times the normal cost.

'Stop Price Gouging,' 33 Attorneys General Tell Amazon, Walmart, Others

The top state law enforcement officials also told Craigslist, eBay and Facebook that they have "an ethical obligation" to root out spiking prices on hand sanitizers and other high-demand products.

A school in rural Texas is telling the story of school segregation in the southwest

A once-segregated school for Mexican-American children in rural west Texas is being designated a national historic site, highlighting the story of school segregation in the southwest.

On the edge of Russia's illegal annexation, Ukrainians grapple with uncertainty

Villagers on the Ukrainian side say it's already hard to stay in touch with friends and family across the front lines. They fear it will get worse.

Gustavo Perez got his influenza vaccine from pharmacist Patricia Pernal in early September during an event hosted by the Chicago Department of Public Health at the city's Southwest Senior Center. This year's flu season may strike earlier and harder than usual, experts warn. A flu shot's your best protection.

How to time your flu shot for best protection

Some flu experts are urging many people to get their shots earlier than usual this year because of the potential for an early, possibly severe flu season. But what's the best timing for you?

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