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![On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific. On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-476974319.jpg?w=113)
Today in History: July 24, Apollo 11 returns home from the moon
On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific.
![U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal D-Conn., and Joni Ernst, R-IA, said they will be joining Ruby and Hagit Chen in attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress on Wednesday, July 24 U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal D-Conn., and Joni Ernst, R-IA, said they will be joining Ruby and Hagit Chen in attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress on Wednesday, July 24](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204863891495.jpg?w=132)
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CT senator to be joined by parents of slain American-Israeli teen at Netanyahu address to Congress
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal D-Conn., and Joni Ernst, R-IA, said they will be joining Ruby...
![Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates. Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204844761941.jpg?w=132)
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run
Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates.
![The Israeli leader is coming to address Congress on Wednesday at a moment of extreme political flux in the United States. The Israeli leader is coming to address Congress on Wednesday at a moment of extreme political flux in the United States.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204863891495.jpg?w=132)
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Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
The Israeli leader is coming to address Congress on Wednesday at a moment of extreme...
![By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service […] By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/APTOPIX_Election_2024_Trump_Shooting_Congress_80547.jpg?w=132)
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she...
![By TALES AZZONI From training and competing to preparing bottles for feedings and changing diapers, some of the Olympians at the Paris Games will be balancing their roles of athletes and parents. There is the British rower who raised more than $4,000 through GoFundMe to go to Paris “as a full-time mom.” The American marathon […] By TALES AZZONI From training and competing to preparing bottles for feedings and changing diapers, some of the Olympians at the Paris Games will be balancing their roles of athletes and parents. There is the British rower who raised more than $4,000 through GoFundMe to go to Paris “as a full-time mom.” The American marathon […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Paris_Olympics_Olympians_and_Parents_00818.jpg?w=132)
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Competing and parenting: Some athletes are doing double duty at the Olympics
By TALES AZZONI From training and competing to preparing bottles for feedings and changing diapers,...
![As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation. As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201815714596.jpg?w=132)
‘Monumental moment’: CT women of color reflect on what a Kamala Harris presidency could mean
As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on...
![WASHINGTON — House lawmakers scolded the head of the Secret Service on Monday over the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, expressing outrage at apparent security failures while some members showed no confidence in her leadership. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle sidestepped or gave limited answers to a string of lawmaker questions at a House Oversight and ... WASHINGTON — House lawmakers scolded the head of the Secret Service on Monday over the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, expressing outrage at apparent security failures while some members showed no confidence in her leadership. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle sidestepped or gave limited answers to a string of lawmaker questions at a House Oversight and ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/202407221449MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-TRUMP-SHOOTING-SECRET-SERVICE-GET.jpg?w=132)
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House panel grills Secret Service director over Trump security
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers scolded the head of the Secret Service on Monday over the...
![By CARLA K. JOHNSON Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re taking multiple meds, […] By CARLA K. JOHNSON Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re taking multiple meds, […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Be_Well-Too_Many_Pills_48881.jpg?w=140)
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
By CARLA K. JOHNSON Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many...
![Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris— including her highly influential Bay Area colleague, San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden backed her to be his successor. Later Monday, Pelosi gave her support for Harris, “with immense ... Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris— including her highly influential Bay Area colleague, San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden backed her to be his successor. Later Monday, Pelosi gave her support for Harris, “with immense ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/202407221508MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-HARRIS-PELOSI-GET.jpg?w=132)
Pelosi endorses Harris, who gains quick support among leading Democrats
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of...