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Huge explosions rocked Beirut as Israel says it was targeting Hezbollah headquarters

Israel says it was targeting Hezbollah's headquarters and the militant group's top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who has led the Iran-backed movement for 30 years.

What to know about Trump cryptocurrency meme coins

The meme coins yo-yoed in value as Trump took office. Here is what you should know about the coins and cryptocurrency's future under the Trump administration.

Early in her career, singer Leah Kunkel produced two solo albums. This image is from the back of her 1979 self-titled album from Columbia Records. Kunkel was the younger sister of Cass Elliot, of The Mamas and the Papas. Later in her career, Kunkel also became an entertainment attorney. She lived in Northampton, Massachusetts.

In memoriam: Singer Leah Kunkel 'didn't need to be the lead voice'

Singer and lawyer Leah Kunkel, who lived in Northampton, died Tuesday, after a brief illness. She was the younger sister of Cass Elliot of "The Mamas and the Papas," and a performer in her own right.

PBS shutters DEI office

The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.

Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 13 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.

(L-R) Wayne Benjamin, Amilcar Hernandez, and Oscar Arango ride camels along Park Street on their way to Pope Park during the Three Kings Day Parade to celebrate the holiday in Hartford on January 06, 2025. (Martha Castillo/Connecticut Public)

Celebración del Día de Reyes reúne a las familias latinas en Hartford

La celebración del Día de Reyes coincide con un anuncio en la legislatura estatal sobre un nuevo proyecto de ley que busca que las escuelas de todo Connecticut reconozcan la festividad.

Kelly Ayotte speaks to lawmakers in Representatives Hall

Ayotte uses inaugural speech to praise NH, offer warnings

The new governor said the state needs to cut spending, build housing and ban cellphones in schools.

Matt Gaetz's road to Attorney General may not be completely in the clear

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress ahead of the release of an ethics report about him but still faces hurdles for confirmation for Attorney General.

FILE: Attorney General William Tong speaks out with state leaders at the State Office Building as The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. The high court in arguments may ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication, mifepristone in Hartford, Connecticut March 26, 2024.

CT attorney general says he's bracing for post-Election Day legal battles should Trump lose

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says he's concerned about potential Trump campaign legal challenges, should the former president lose to Kamala Harris in November.

Robbie Parker speaks with the media outside Connecticut Superior Court in Waterbury after a jury awarded families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting $965 million in a defamation suit against Alex Jones. Robbie Parker’s 6-year old daughter Emilie was among those killed at the school. Robbie Parker’s 6-year old daughter Emilie was among those killed at the school and during the trial he testified how the harassment he faced was so intense that he had to move thousands of miles away from Connecticut.

In 'A Father's Fight,' Sandy Hook parent Robbie Parker recalls anguish caused by Alex Jones' lies

The day after Robbie Parker’s 6-year-old daughter Emilie was shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Alex Jones told his followers that her murder never happened.

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