GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Federal investigators issued a report Thursday concluding that fires brought down a skyscraper next to New York's twin towers on Sept.   Full Story

NORWALK - Residents Wednesday night urged the city's Zoning Commission to approve a plan by Q Properties of Darien to build a 52,000-square-foot indoor sports complex in South Norwalk, saying they supported the plan as much as they opposed an oil depot that was originally proposed for the site last year.

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HONG KONG—Eric Lamaze of Canada has ridden Hickstead to the gold medal in Olympic equestrian individual jumping.   Full Story

NEW HAVEN - When Patty Schnyder's last backhand volley smacked harmlessly into the net, AmŽlie Mauresmo pumped both her fists and victoriously thrust her head skyward.   Full Story

Earlier this year, guitarist Steve Lukather disbanded Toto, the group he had been with since he was a teen.   Full Story

The Murray brothers are bringing their trademark neckwear to Boston. Shep and Ian Murray, founders of Stamford-based Vineyard Vines, will open their ninth store in November at a new enclosed retail arcade at the Prudential Center.   Full Story

With a population whose average age is rapidly increasing, Connecticut is facing a severe shortage of nurses.   Full Story