HARTFORD, Conn. — The state of Connecticut is giving $500,000 to businesses in Newtown that say they lost money because of the fallout from the school shooting there last month. The grant will … more

WASHINGTON — Facing an end-of-the-month deadline, the Obama administration is calling gun owner groups, victims' organizations and representatives from the video-game industry to the White House … more

The old saw says you can’t go home again.But when Dustin Kirsch had a chance to do just that, he jumped at.Kirsch, a native of Gillette, took over as the new senior game warden in south … more

WASHINGTON — Government meteorologists say 2012 was by far the hottest year on record in the United States. The average temperature was off the charts at over 55 degrees. That's a full degree … more

PHOENIX — The photographs present a chilling portrait of sex and death. A nude Jodi Arias on Travis Alexander's bed. A naked Alexander in the shower. Then minutes later, an image of Alexander … more

WASHINGTON — The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.The Consumer Product Safety … more

TEHRAN, Iran — For the first time in more than a decade, the black market pharmaceutical peddlers are back on Nasser Khosrow Street near Tehran's main bazaar. "Medicine, medicine," the street … more

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator is calling for a delay in confirming President Barack Obama's pick for CIA director until the administration provides answers on the deadly Sept. 11 assault in … more

RALEIGH, N.C. — About four hours after the fishing charter boat Citation left dock on the Outer Banks to compete in one of the country’s richest deep-sea fishing tournaments, crewmembers were in … more

PROVIDENCE — Former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he’s established a group to lobby against legalized marijuana. The ex-congressman says efforts around the United States to legalize … more