She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters
By LAURIE KELLMAN LONDON (AP) — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s bloody…
Orlando Sentinel 150: Reporter recalls Ringling Bros. circus train crash from 1994
As part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th birthday this year, we’ve asked former staffers to write about memorable stories they covered during their time at…
Tears and anger in Europe as exiled Iranians protest government crackdown
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER BERLIN (AP) — Standing on an open truck making its way through Berlin, Anahita Safarnejad turned to the crowd of Iranian protesters…
Two CT men met over a transaction for sneakers. One is headed to prison for kidnapping, robbery
A Meriden man has been convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and strangulation in connection with a meetup over the sale of sneakers. A New Britain Superior…
What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic
By The Associated Press Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are…
Plant Doctor: Taste test is best way to tell if oranges are ripe, ready to pick
Question: We are new at growing citrus and have several orange trees. How do we know when the fruit is ripe? Answer: Fortunately you know…
Leave the people of Greenland alone | Letters to the editor
In my 81 years, 21 as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, I could never have believed that our nation could be reduced to such government-sponsored…
In CT’s largest city as temperatures become dangerous: Shelters stretched beyond limits
On cold winter nights in Bridgeport, dozens of unhoused residents line up outside the Alpha Community Services YMCA warming center because there are no shelter…
CT man arrested on sex assault charges after alleging grooming a girl who was under 13
A 20-year-old Connecticut man faces a number of charges tied to accusations that he sexually assaulted a preteen girl several times after allegedly grooming her…
One-man (and woman) shows make big noises this week in CT arts
Was there a New Year’s resolution in theater to slim down a little? The latest mainstage show at Yale Repertory Theatre has one single performer,…