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It’s hard to read the word "mafia" and not be reminded of scenes from The Godfather or Casino . But mafias infiltrate more than just movie plots and crime novels. Their presence is felt in states and societies across the globe.

The term "epidemic" is often used to describe gun crimes in the United States, which got one Yale sociologist curious: just how contagious is it? And how does gun violence spread?

Over 200 Hartford teachers could be laid off as the school district grapples with declining enrollment and rising costs.

Last night night, President Obama delivered his farewell address to the nation. The speech was - let’s say, juxtaposed - with news that intelligence officials have briefed both Obama and President-Elect Donald Trump about reports that Russia had gathered “salacious” and compromising material about Trump. Although, it’s unclear what exactly counts as salacious anymore.

UConn beat South Florida 102-37 Tuesday night. That’s hardly breaking news considering the Huskies have done that all 21 times that they have faced off against the Bulls. The women are 66-0 against conference rivals since joining the American Athletic Conference back in 2013.

The U.S. Drought Monitor said that more precipitation, combined with low temperatures and minimal evaporation, have increased soil moisture. But the agency is still classifying drought in portions of central and northwest Connecticut as "extreme."

Do you ever think about the people who make sure the medicine you're taking is safe for you to take? If your like most of us, probably not.

War and poverty displace millions of people around the world. This hour, we hear from two Connecticut artists who have personal experience with the global refugee and migrant crisis.

Connecticut definitely has demographic and fiscal challenges, but the state may actually begin to benefit from its comparatively high unemployment rate, according to economists.

For the first time in 11 years, national titles for cyclocross, a unique terrain-style cycling race, were presented in New England this past week. Saturday's winter storm that unloaded about seven inches of snow in the capital provided the perfect backdrop.