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They went to CT prison as youths. What they hope will change in the state now.

The Supreme Court ruled over a decade ago that sentencing a child to life in prison without parole amounted to “cruel and unusual punishment” under the 8th…

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CT federal court charges man in sweepstakes scam. It allegedly defrauded victims of millions.

A man from Jamaica is charged in Connecticut as a result of his alleged participation in a sweepstakes scam that defrauded primarily elderly victims across…

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Miss Manners: My dental hygienist crossed the line with her prying questions

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the dentist last week, and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild….

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CT asks: What age is too young for life sentence without parole

The Supreme Court ruled over a decade ago that sentencing a child to life in prison without parole amounted to “cruel and unusual punishment” under…

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Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

Here are the top stories for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email….

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Working to save HIV treatments | Letters to the editor

As a member of both the LBGTQ+ community and the Florida House of Representatives, I am alarmed at proposed changes to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance…

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Readers speak: What CT needs to know about tests to diagnose early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease

I am a volunteer advocate for the CT Alzheimer’s Association and am writing to notify the public of a critical legislative bill requesting Medicare coverage…

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Letters: Puerto Rico struggles | Political parties failing | Tariffs don’t save us

We can do better for Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria in 2017, I was involved in helping create the “I-4 for Puerto Rico” relief effort,…

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Commentary: Context matters in the Visit Orlando funding debate

As someone who has served on Visit Orlando’s Board, Executive Board, Finance Committee and Marketing Committee for seven years — and who has spent a…

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Developer changes plans to excavate CT nature preserve. Advocates say new proposal still destructive

Plans for a controversial development project that will excavate gravel and build houses in part of the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve in Bristol are…

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