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If Common Words Were Spelled Like New England Towns
"Pearcesson" ("person") is the best word to use when you don't know if someone's pronouns are he/him, she/her, or theheigh/thaham.
Listen: Disney’s First Film With LGBTQ+ Leads May Never Be Finished
“From what I’ve been told by employees, this was going to be a very explicitly queer relationship. There would be a kiss, an ‘I love you.’ It wasn’t going to be coded like you see in a lot of Disney movies.”
A Man Who Allegedly Decapitated His Landlord With A Sword Over A Rent Dispute Has Been Charged With Murder
Jerry Thompson, 42, is being held on a $2 million bail in connection with the death of his landlord and roommate, Victor King, 64.
Police Have Captured The Connecticut Student Accused Of Killing Two People
“The suspect will face justice, and this will bring closure,” Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema said. “This is what is important to the families of the victims.”
There’s A Manhunt On For An “Armed And Dangerous” College Student Suspected Of Killing Two People
The 23-year-old University of Connecticut student has been spotted in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, police said.
A Landlord’s Rotting, Moldy, Rat-Infested Apartments Were So Bad That Prosecutors Are Now Investigating Him
“He made a ton of money while failing to hold up his end of the bargain,” prosecutors said of the former owner of the government-subsidized apartments.
21 Very Specific Things That Define New England Culture
The word "wicked."
21 Facts That Are Only True If You Grew Up In Connecticut
Nothing beats pizza from New Haven or a trip to Lake Compounce.
13 Adorable Colonial Homes That’ll Make You Want To Move To Connecticut
Home is where the colonial houses are.
This Man Allegedly Robbed A Bank Then Drove To Taylor Swift's House To Impress Her
Bruce Rowley, a 26-year-old Connecticut resident, allegedly told police he robbed a bank, then drove to Taylor Swift's home and threw money over her fence.
Find Out What Show Takes Place In Your Home State
Turns out, there aren't many shows set in Nebraska.
The White House Reporter For A Pro-Trump News Site Was Arrested After Allegedly Accosting A Woman
Lucian Wintrich, a reporter with the Gateway Pundit, was arrested Tuesday night at the University of Connecticut, where he was delivering a speech titled "It's OK to Be White."
More Than 90 People Were Hospitalized During A Chance The Rapper Concert
Most of the concertgoers who were taken away for treatment were underage drinkers "experiencing severe intoxication," police said.
A Trump Supporter Was Arrested For Writing Super-Lame Graffiti To Try To Frame Liberals
One of the scribbled slogans read "Left is best!"
17 Things You'll Only Understand If You're From Connecticut
WTF is a nutmeg?!
21 Quirks New Englanders Don’t Realize Are Actually Weird
Dunkin' Donuts is better than Starbucks...and that's obvious.
A Republican Allegedly Said, "I No Longer Have To Be Politically Correct," Then Pinched A Woman's Groin
He later allegedly said "it was a joke" and that he "couldn't believe the victim was so offended."
2 Reported Dead After Shooting Outside Of A Meek Mill Concert In Connecticut
An additional two people were reportedly injured in the incident. Local authorities are still searching for suspects.
Here's What It Looks Like In The Real-Life Stars Hollow
Let's take a walk through IRL Stars Hollow.
Officials Say A Deadly Connecticut Plane Crash Was An "Intentional Act"
The pilot was killed in the crash, but a surviving passenger told police the plane was brought down intentionally.
New Sandy Hook School Opens For The First Time Since Massacre
The Newtown, Connecticut, school where 20 students and six educators were killed in December 2012 was demolished and rebuilt.
AR-15 Manufacturer Argues Against Making Company Secrets Public In Sandy Hook Case
The maker of the Bushmaster AR-15 is asking a judge to keep proprietary materials out of public view as part of a lawsuit filed by family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims.
People Are Losing It Over A Photo Of This Girl With Poison Ivy On Her Eyes
Don't worry, she's OK and thinks it is funny too.
This Is Everything That Happened At Sad Grandma's Art Exhibit
"I was a human being," she told BuzzFeed News. "Not some throwaway old woman."
Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Bomb A Trump Rally
"Is someone going to bomb the Trump rally or am I going to have to?" the 20-year-old allegedly wrote on Twitter.
Judge Denies AR-15 Maker's Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit By Sandy Hook Victims' Families
Lawsuit brought by the families of some of the children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting brought against Bushmaster and other gun companies will move forward in Connecticut state court.
Words You Don't Understand Unless You're From Connecticut
If you knew all these, you're a true Nutmegger.
Crowds Of Pushy Parents Turned A Kid's Easter Egg Hunt Into "A Mess"
The crowd acted "kind of like locusts," organizers said.
This Food Quiz Knows If You're From New England
How well do you know the land of fluff and syrup?
Connecticut Governor Sued Over Ebola Quarantines
The lawsuit claims Gov. Dannel Malloy unnecessarily quarantined people returning from West Africa due to political, not medical, concerns.
Man Who Shot At Connecticut Mosque Stockpiled Guns And Ammo, FBI Says
Ted Hakey posted Islamophobic messages to his Facebook account and had 24 guns and 1,000 rounds of ammo in his home, authorities say. He claims he was drunk the night of the shooting.
30 Online Shops Based In The Northeast You Should Be Shopping At
Support artisans, crafters, and other makers in your area.
After Couple Disappears, Their Son And His Girlfriend Face Murder Charges
Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin disappeared in August. Nearly three months later, their son and his girlfriend are the prime suspects.
A Dad Made His A Comic Daughter With Down Syndrome Into A Cartoon To Show That's She's Just A Normal Teen To
Not different, "Just Jessica."
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds NY And Connecticut Bans On Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
The bans on semi-automatic assault weapons and large‐capacity magazines were passed in the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.
12 Reasons Moxie Is The Best Soda On Earth
Make mine Moxie!
Pastor Shot Three Times Outside Church In Possible Anti-LGBT Hate Crime
Police in Hartford, Connecticut, say the pastor may have been targeted because of his congregation’s tolerance of gays and lesbians.
Report: Suspected Connecticut Serial Killer Already In Jail For 2003 Killing
NBC on Tuesday identified the main suspect in the New Britain case as William Devin Howell. The remains of seven women have now been discovered in the wooded area behind a shopping center in the city.
I'm An Adjunct Who Also Works In A Grocery Store
I can't make a living as an adjunct professor, so I got a job at a grocery store in my town. A tale of trying to be middle class in today's America.
The Model For Norman Rockwell's Rosie The Riveter Has Died At 92
Mary Doyle Keefe was 19 years old when she posed for the artist.
Connecticut, New York, Washington Lift Indiana Travel Bans Over Religious Freedom Bill
It comes two days after the Indiana governor signed an amended version of the controversial bill.
Hackers Claim Attacks On State Government Websites
The hackers, claiming to be from Russia, have targeted a number of state websites in recent days.
Grandma Pulls One Final Prank On Her Family After Her Death
Norma Brewer's daughter said the joke was "typical mom."
Newtown Votes To Demolish Home Of Sandy Hook Shooter
Officials voted to raze the home of Adam Lanza who killed 20 students and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012.
Connecticut Teen Forced By Court To Undergo Chemotherapy Is Now In Remission
The 17-year-old is still under protective care of the state, and will remain in the hospital until lawyers can convince the court to send her home to her family.
How School Lockdown Culture Became Normal In Post-Newtown America
In the two years since the Sandy Hook massacre, active shooter drills have become an ordinary — and depressing — part of going to school in America. BuzzFeed News talks to teachers about the frustrating necessity of preparing kids for the worst.
I Went To Old Navy At 3 A.M. This Morning, Because I Could
Old Navy is open for 31 straight hours this Black Friday. The only way to truly understand the reality of a 31-hour workday is to dive in at its darkest hour. So I did.
Jay Leno Cancels Appearance At Newtown Group's Gun Show
Jay Leno decided to cancel his appearance at a firearms convention after learning that the sponsor is based in Newtown, Connecticut.
55 Missing People Who Need Your Help
The #FindAMissingPerson hashtag was created to bring awareness to the thousands of people who go missing in the U.S. each year. We challenge you, the internet at large, to help find these 55 missing people.
Connecticut Teenager Stabbed To Death After Reportedly Rejecting Prom Proposal
Police said a 16-year-old boy allegedly stabbed Maren Sanchez, 16, in the throat after she turned down his invitation to junior prom. Update: Sanchez died of wounds to her torso and neck, Connecticut's chief medical examiner said Sunday.
In Fight For Financial Aid, Connecticut DREAMers Face Dilemma
Undocumented student-activists tried to get the state legislature to pass a law granting them access to financial aid. When that didn't work, they went to the University of Connecticut for help.
There Are More Than 50,000 Assault Weapons In Connecticut
The state police have found that guns are alive and well in Connecticut.
Dazzling Facts About Dunkin' Donuts
Have you tried the pork and seaweed donut yet?
The 50 Weirdest City Names In All 50 States
Hello, welcome to Intercourse.
President Obama Wants To Expand Gun Buyer Background Checks On The Mentally Ill
The White House announced two executive actions Friday aimed at making it easier for states to provide information on those with mental illness to the federal background check system.
Connecticut Newspaper Front Pages Mark One Year Since Sandy Hook
Newtown, Conn., marked one year since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting Saturday.
23 Pictures Of The One-Year Anniversary Of Sandy Hook
Memorial services in Newtown and throughout the nation today marked the one year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting.
Suspects In Custody Following Lockdown Of Central Connecticut State University
The university has given students and faculty the all clear and lifted the lockdown. Three people are currently in custody.
Joe Lhota's Campaign Committee Address Based In Connecticut, Not In New York City
All roads to the Republican candidate for mayor of New York City lead back to Connecticut. Update: A Lhota spokeswoman says "it was incorporated in New York, but the treasurer's home address is in CT."
13 Things Every New Englander Knows To Be True
There is only 100% pure maple syrup. Everything else is trash.
Three People Missing After Plane Crashes Into Two Connecticut Homes
Two children and the pilot of a small plane are believed to be missing following a plane crash in a residential Connecticut neighborhood.
Revisiting The Grisly Cheshire Murders
A new documentary examines the questionable police actions and media portrayals surrounding the 2007 deaths of three Connecticut women.
Metro North Trains Collide In Connecticut
Two Metro North trains collided Friday night near Fairfield, CT. Governor Dan Malloy told reporters during a new conference that 60 people have been transported to hospitals, 5 in critical condition.
Meet Sandy Hope The Most Hopeful Baby Giraffe In The World
The giraffe was named Sandy Hope in remembrance of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that took the lives of 20 students and six staff members.
Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Wide-Ranging Gun Control Law
The bill now goes to Democratic Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who plans to sign it at noon on Thursday, Associated Press reports.
Children's Letters To President Obama Urging Gun Control
"P.S.: I know you're doing your best." Letters by some of the children who flanked President Obama during today's press conference announcing executive action on gun control.
Connecticut Senator Issues Press Release To Brag About His Twitter Followers
Connecticut's new senator bests his home-state rival, a member of Congress. "At long last, Congressman Himes' long and oppressive rule atop Connecticut's Twitter delegation has finally ended," Murphy says.
Rush Limbaugh in 1988: I Was Called An Anti-Semite For Saying Jewish Lobby
In a rare television interview from 1988, the conservative talk radio host discusses getting into hot water with Jewish groups for using the term "Jewish lobby" when he first moved to New York. "You can say Jewish lobby anywhere but New York and no one will notice."
Lieberman Begins
Few political figures in recent memory leave as conflicted a legacy as Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, whose stellar, frustrating political career ends Wednesday. But documents from his time at Yale University show how his beliefs and record reflect the influence of his closest mentors, liberal and conservative.
Some Conservatives Question Gun Dogma In Wake Of Connecticut Elementary School Shooting
"This is not the gun's fault, but guns *do* make this sort of atrocity much, much easier to commit."
Democrats Crow Over WWE Exec Linda McMahon's Defeat
After spending $90 million of her own fortune, the two-time candidate comes up short.
Man Calls 911 To Complain About His Sandwich Order
This may be a new low in terms of abusing emergency services.
