At least 68 African migrants died and 74 others were missing after their boat capsized Sunday in the waters off Yemen, the U.N.’s migration agency said. Abdusattor Esoev, head of the ...

Throughout the month of August, back to school bashes and giveaways will be held across the county so students can return to the classroom feeling comfortable and confident.

A call for help mid Tuesday afternoon drew many local resources for a rescue effort in the Lower Paugussett State Forest.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency predicted much of the country’s leftover lead plumbing would be found in lower-income ...

Iraqi officials say a fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children. Iraq’s Ministry of Interior said in a statement that 61 ...

Police are investigating whether two shootings in Bridgeport that injured three people on Wednesday night could be connected. Three people were taken into custody following a police pursuit ...

A vehicle possibly involved in one of the shootings was pursued until the driver crashed, leading to the arrest of three people after officers allegedly found drugs in the car.

Two males, ages 26 and 18, were shot on Sheridan Street and later arrived at Bridgeport Hospital on their own, police said. Both had previously been listed in critical condition but are now ...

Vandalia Health and its affiliate Mon Health broke ground on its new Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing in Bridgeport on Monday, beginning the next stage of a $30 ...

A deadly police shooting in Bridgeport has been deemed a homicide, according to the preliminary status report released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General.