VIDEO/PHOTOS: Over 100 Protesters Attend Anti-Gun Violence Rally In Newtown
Carlos Matthew Soto said, “I am here because my sister was killed, she was one of the teachers and she shouldn’t have been killed in […]
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This Monday We Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It is seen as a day to promote […]
Anti-Gun Rally Planned for Monday, Jan. 18, by Newtown Action Alliance and Others
The Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) will join with other groups on Monday, Jan. 18, to protest the Newtown-based National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) irresponsible marketing […]
Three Winners in Record $1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot, from Three States
The odds of winning were 1 in 292.2 million, while the final jackpot amount was $1.586 billion. Report by Paula Antolini January 14, 2016 9:06AM […]
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Hayley’s Republican Response to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union Address
Hayley: “We have big decisions to make. Our country is being tested. But we’ve been tested in the past, and our people have always risen […]
Sen. Murphy Statement on President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address
Murphy: “We heard that the state of our union is strong, and with a little work, we can make it even stronger.” Report by Paula […]
President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address, Jan. 12
Obama: “Priority number one is protecting the American people and going after terrorist networks. Both al Qaeda and now ISIL pose a direct threat to […]
Merry Christmas to All! The True Meaning of Christmas
The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus who lived in Israel 2,000 years ago and who died on the […]
No Child Left Behind Nears End – Congress Passes New Education Law ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA) with Stand-Alone Listing for Music!
On December 9, the United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) [S. 1177] by a final vote count of 85 to 12, […]
President Barack Obama Addressed the Nation About Terrorism, Dec. 6
Obama: “To begin with, Congress should act to make sure no one on a no-fly list is able to buy a gun … We also need […]
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American […]
UPDATE / BREAKING NEWS / NATIONAL: 14 Dead, Two Suspects Killed, 17 Wounded, 10 Critical, in San Bernardino, California Mass Shooting
Tips lead the police on a high speed chase 4 1/2 hours later which resulted in the shooting of two suspects, a man Syed Rizwan […]
BHS Musician Ben Fitzpatrick Chosen for ‘GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session’ and ‘GRAMMY In The Schools, Will Perform at 58th Grammy Awards After Party!
Congratulations Ben Fitzpatrick! Bethel High School musician Ben Fitzpatrick will be heading to Los Angeles soon. He was one of only 32 high school students […]
VIDEO: ‘FINISH LINE: Michael Kacer. War Veteran, Star Athlete and Inspirational Portrait of a Hero.’
There are many kinds of “finish lines” in life, and Michael Kacer has certainly crossed many of them with bravery, stamina and a positive outlook. […]
President Obama’s Facebook Page Launched by the White House
Today it’s official, President Barack Obama now has his own Facebook page. Report by Paula Antolini November 9, 2015 6:58PM EDT President Obama’s Facebook Page […]
Political and Public Policy #Transparency Page Launched by Twitter
Twitter unveiled a new page, policy.twitter.com, which will show the company’s position on critical policy issues and Twitter’s political endeavors. Report by Paula Antolini November 8, […]
Senator Chris Murphy Statement on Oregon Shooting
Murphy: “My heart is with everyone in Oregon who has been victimized by this horrific tragedy…” Report by Paula Antolini October 2, 2015 7:43AM EDT […]
Are You Wondering What Those Hurricane Ratings Mean? Check the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes […]
Mass Shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College, 13 Dead, 20 Wounded
A mass shooting took place today at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR. More than 20 people were shot and there are 13 fatalities. […]
Tomorrow is National Gold Star Mother’s Day, Sept. 27th
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. This […]
Breaking News: John Boehner Announced He Will Resign from Congress, Give Up House Seat, by End of Oct.
Boehner: “My first job as speaker is to protect the institution….It had become clear to me that this prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable harm […]
Sen. Murphy Leads Group of Senators in Calling for Preservation of “Buy American” Policies in Trade Negotiations
Senators: “Any further erosion of the Buy American Act would put our defense industrial base – and ultimately our national security—at risk.” Report by Paula […]
Two Bethel HS Students Chosen to Participate with 673 Students from 49 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Nashville, Oct. 25-28
The All-National Honor Ensembles Concert is one of the many highlights planned for the four-day conference taking place October 25-28. This year’s theme focuses on […]
Senator McLachlan: A Young Life Cut Short on September 11, 2001
McLachlan: “You are looking at one of the most spectacular September 11th Memorials in the country. Candace Lee Williams and all the victims of September […]
Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11”
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 11:07AM EDT Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11” Message from CT […]
Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 8:454AM EDT Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11 Fourteen years ago our nation was changed […]
Labor Day: Honoring the Social and Economic Achievements of American Workers
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American […]
Honor Those Who Serve, National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7
Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, this is called the “Badge for Military Merit.” The official […]
Congresswoman Esty Statement on Confederate Flag Amendment
Esty, “…This rebel flag carries a strong offensive association that is harmful and hurtful to many Americans. House Republicans should allow us to move on […]
CT Senators Murphy, Blumenthal Move to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals
Senators: “We shouldn’t give known criminals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to guns.” Connecticut Senators call for end to “default proceed” rule. […]