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Trump and Biden hit unlikely battleground state of Minnesota

A television screen shows Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden holding up a mask, as President Donald Trump talks with reporters on Air Force One while returning to Washington after a campaign rally at Central Wisconsin Airport, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump almost won Minnesota in 2016 and sees it as a state he can peel away from Democrat Joe Biden in November

Democrats weigh next steps after Trump backs bigger stimulus

President Donald Trump's embrace on Wednesday of a bigger stimulus package than his administration had previously backed and that Senate Republicans have said they'd go for has revived some hopes that a deal could be struck before the November...

AP-NORC poll: Trump faces deep pessimism as election nears

In this Aug. 31, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington. Most Americans are deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country and skeptical of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey shows that roughly 7 in 10 Americans think the nation is on the wrong track. And as the nation nears 200,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, just 39% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the health crisis. Americans have a more favorable views of public health officials, as they have throughout the pandemic. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Most Americans are deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country and skeptical of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic

FBI director says antifa is an ideology, not an organization

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray testifies before a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on 'worldwide threats to the homeland', Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 on Capitol Hill Washington. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP)

FBI Director Chris Wray says he regards antifa as more of an ideology than an organization

Comey to testify before Senate panel weeks before election

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, to examine the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, Pool)

Former FBI Director James Comey is set to again testify before Congress

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Biden under pressure to unveil list of potential court picks

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Biden generated headlines in February with a debate-stage promise to name the first Black female Supreme Court justice if he wins the White House. Since then, the Democratic presidential nominee has said little about the court. He's resisted calls from President Donald Trump, Republicans and even some Democrats to release a list of potential nominees (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Joe Biden generated headlines in February with a debate-stage promise to name the first Black female Supreme Court justice if he wins the White House

Senators seek highest civilian honor for Till and his mother

Family and foundation members participate in a march outside the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, commemorating the legacy of Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was killed in Money, Miss., 65 years ago for allegedly whistling at Carolyn Bryant, the wife of a white store owner in the town. The teenager was kidnapped from his great uncle's home and was later found dead in the Tallahatchie River. The violent nature of his death and subsequent public display of his body at his funeral helped galvanized the Civil Rights movement. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

A Republican and a Democratic senator say Congress should give the nation's highest civilian honor posthumously to Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley

Trump denies downplaying virus, casts doubt on mask usage

President Donald Trump talks with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos before a town hall at National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump is denying he played down the threat of the coronavirus earlier this year, although there is an audio recording of him stating he did just that

Scientific American backs Biden for its first presidential endorsement in 175 years

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a Hispanic Heritage Month event, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The October issue of Scientific American will carry what has never been seen in the magazine's pages in 175 years: A presidential endorsement.

Town Hall talk: Trump denies downplaying virus, casts doubt on mask usage

President Donald Trump is denying he played down the threat of the coronavirus earlier this year, although there is an audio recording of him stating he did just that

Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., center, walks to her office, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief

Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition deals

President Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd after participating in a Latinos for Trump Coalition roundtable Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

President Donald Trump is set to preside over the signing of historic diplomatic deals between Israel and two Gulf Arab nations that could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics

Biden assembles legal team ahead of divisive 2020 election

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about climate change and wildfires affecting western states, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is assembling a team of top lawyers in anticipation of court challenges to the election process that could ultimately determine who wins the race for the White House

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Gas leak leads to some evacuations in New London

City firefighters were aiding Eversource crews in the city’s south end Wednesday, going door-to-door to help shut off natural gas to more than 50 homes.

Milling machine collapses underground gas tank in Norwich

The milling machine tipped sideways onto a building, according to the Norwich Fire Department.

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Arrests by state and local police across the region.

Man charged with murder in fatal Norwich shooting

A Norwich man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting this summer in Norwich.

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Debra Fluker of Groton spends time writing thoughts and prayers in her journal Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, after reading her Bible among the rocks on the shore of the Thames River in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Finding a little peace in Groton

A coach works with single scull rowers Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, on Beebe Pond in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Rowing along in Groton

Briana Hansen, left, sits in a beach chair as she

Co-workers take their work to the beach in East Lyme

Luka Van Vlaenderen, 15, jumps off the board as he practices skateboard tricks Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, on a sidewalk along Main Street in Stonington. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

High schoolers getting some exercise on the streets of Stonington

Model Lauren Goodale poses for Michael DeAngelo, left, and his fellow students Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, during a figure painting class with instructor Hollis Dunlap on the lawn of the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Due to pandemic, Lyme Art Association class moves outside

Waterford High School teacher Mike O´Connor, center, points to the top layer of microbial mat, or layers of microorganisms, which includes the purple sulfur bacteria that turns the sand of the salt panne, or marsh pool, pink and purple while he and one of the cohorts of his marine biology class explore the salt marsh Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Alewife Cove in Waterford. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Waterford class goes on location for some hands-on learning

Connecticut College sophomore Tali Sureck, center, moves through a routine Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, during a Repertory Dance class at the school's arboretum in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

For Conn College dancers, arboretum provides socially distant stage

Steven Abate, right, of Waterford, shows off his 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible during the first Classic Car Cruise Night of the summer Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at Ocean Beach Park in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Cruising for classic cars

Audience members listen to violinist Linda Suriyakham and fellow string members of the New London Community Orchestra perform Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, on Parade Plaza in New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

On Saturdays, orchestra serenades downtown New London

Attendees salute during the playing of taps as the local Navy community marks the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at the Historic Ship Nautilus in Groton. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Navy base somberly marks anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

The Mystic-based schooner Argia sails past Latimer Reef Light on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Fishers Island Sound. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Argia, off to a late start, extends its sailing season

People paddling down the Mystic River take a close look at the Bouchon, a 45.72-meter motor yacht, docked Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at the Mystic Seaport Museum. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Luxury yacht catches eyes on the Mystic River

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High schoolers getting some exercise on the streets of Stonington

Due to pandemic, Lyme Art Association class moves outside

Waterford class goes on location for some hands-on learning

For Conn College dancers, arboretum provides socially distant stage

Cruising for classic cars

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Navy base somberly marks anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

Argia, off to a late start, extends its sailing season

Luxury yacht catches eyes on the Mystic River

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