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Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola will be showcasing one of his newest films at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester ...

A wildfire that reached Marseille is starting to diminish. The mayor of France's second-largest city says it is in ‘’net ...

Haiti’s once illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson has been burned down by gangs this past weekend. The beloved Gothic gingerbread ...

Thomas Bridges of the NCAA Big Ten Northwestern University Wildcats has been cool and under control for the Victoria ...

From February to April, comedian and actor Aziz Ansari brought his "Hypothetical Tour" to nearly 30 locations across the United States, including Wallingford. Now, he's extending the tour into August, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Department of Transportation plans to mill and pave several Staten Island streets ...

Looking for a safe place to retire that's not in Florida? This lesser-known US city offers peace of mind, culture, and ...

A 19-year-old Portlander died and four others were injured in a rear-end crash on Interstate 5 near Ridgefield early Saturday ...

The road to the playoffs won’t be easy, but the Black Bears have a manageable schedule upcoming as they avoid Portland and ...