Norbert Budai knew exactly what he was doing when he doused his ex-wife with gasoline and set her ablaze – of course he did. So, despite his self-serving testimony that he never meant to hurt ...

you’re definitely not alone. No longer confined to hipster breakfast spots, sourdough bread is firmly integrated into cafes, restaurant menus, and supermarket shelves across the country.

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The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 13-19 include comedy from Howie Mandel and Tracy Morgan and hits from former teen idols Jesse McCartney and Lee Ann Rimes.