Trump’s $5,000 dividend falls flat with GOP senators
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary
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Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Brown University places police chief on leave as federal Education Dept. launches probe
What investigators know about Brown, MIT shooting suspect after dayslong manhunt
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor killing found dead
A Reddit post helped find MIT and Brown shooting suspect. Here's what we kno
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Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
Suspect in Brown shooting was ‘casing’ the area since morning, police say
'No Superman': Brown University student shares story of fleeing gunman and hiding in bathroom
Brown University shooting victims identified; the gunman remains at large
Trump officials have posted inaccurate info in wake of recent tragedies
Brown University shooting victims identified as gunman remains at large
Gunman remains at large two days after deadly shooting at Brown University
2 killed and 9 injured in Brown University shooting, person of interest now in custody
2 killed and 8 injured in Brown University shooting, no suspect in custody
1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University
A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party
What we know about the California birthday party shooting that killed
What investigators know about Brown, MIT shooting suspect after dayslong manhunt
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor killing found dead
A Reddit post helped find MIT and Brown shooting suspect. Here's what we kno
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Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
Suspect in Brown shooting was ‘casing’ the area since morning, police say
'No Superman': Brown University student shares story of fleeing gunman and hiding in bathroom
Brown University shooting victims identified; the gunman remains at large
Trump officials have posted inaccurate info in wake of recent tragedies
Brown University shooting victims identified as gunman remains at large
Gunman remains at large two days after deadly shooting at Brown University
2 killed and 9 injured in Brown University shooting, person of interest now in custody
2 killed and 8 injured in Brown University shooting, no suspect in custody
1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University
A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party
What we know about the California birthday party shooting that killed
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Monday, November 17, 2025
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining UC over alleged discrimination
Badly Bruised Universities Are Rushing to Cut Deals With Trump
Brown University strikes agreement with White House to restore lost federal funding
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students over campus protests
Columbia to pay $221 million in federal settlement over discrimination probes
Columbia disciplines 70 students for protest as school pleads with Trump for funding
Badly Bruised Universities Are Rushing to Cut Deals With Trump
Brown University strikes agreement with White House to restore lost federal funding
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students over campus protests
Columbia to pay $221 million in federal settlement over discrimination probes
Columbia disciplines 70 students for protest as school pleads with Trump for funding
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Monday, September 22, 2025
Judge says construction of large offshore wind farm near Rhode Island can resume
In latest anti-wind action, Trump administration moves to revoke SouthCoast Wind permit
Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
The Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program
Trump, Congressional Republicans propose big cuts for Western renewable energy labs, research
A climate science network may lose its Pacific hub. Here's what that means for local researchers
In latest anti-wind action, Trump administration moves to revoke SouthCoast Wind permit
Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
The Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program
Trump, Congressional Republicans propose big cuts for Western renewable energy labs, research
A climate science network may lose its Pacific hub. Here's what that means for local researchers
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Monday, December 16, 2024
How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database
Rhode Island opens first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center in the nation
Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits
We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds
Supreme Court upsets $10-billion opioid settlement because it shields the Sacklers
Rhode Island opens first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center in the nation
Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits
We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds
Supreme Court upsets $10-billion opioid settlement because it shields the Sacklers
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Friday, December 01, 2023
An active 2023 hurricane season comes to a close
Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Mexico
Hurricane Otis death toll rises to 48 while searchers comb through debris in Acapulco
Mexican officials say supplies are getting into Acapulco and people are getting out
Mexico's Acapulco grows desperate for help after Hurricane Otis ravaged the area
At least 27 people are dead after Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast
Otis' stunning turn to monster Pacific hurricane kills at least 27 in Acapulco
What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
Hurricane Otis weakens to Category 4, bringing dangerous winds and rains to Mexico
'Catastrophic damage' likely as Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as Category 5 storm, NOAA says
A weakened Norma crosses Mexico, while Hurricane Tammy threatens Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Tammy expected to drop heavy rain on the Caribbean this weekend
Hurricane Lidia barrels inland after slamming Mexico coast; one dead
Hurricane Lidia takes aim at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort with strengthening winds
Tropical Storm Philippe is tracking north. Will it hit New England?
New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets
Hochul, Adams declare state of emergency as rain soaks NYC region
NYC flooding live updates: States of emergency declared as subways shut down, roadways underwater
Flash Flood Warnings cover New York City, flooding subways and streets amid torrential rain slamming Northeast
When storms collide: Could Philippe, Rina produce the Fujiwhara Effect?
Post-tropical cyclone Ophelia unleashes heavy rain across Northeast
Tropical storm warning puts mid-Atlantic coast under threat of winds and flooding
Hurricane season updates: Tracking potential Tropical Storm Ophelia off Florida coast
Coastal storm to unload inches of rain along Eastern Seaboard
Hurricane Lee: How to stay safe from storm surge
Hurricane Lee will bring heavy rain to already saturated areas of New England
Lee on path for New England, Canada as "large and dangerous" storm
Hurricane Lee puts parts of Massachusetts under a tropical storm warning
Hurricane Lee lashing Bermuda before striking coastal New England and Atlantic Canada
Providence's hurricane barrier is ready for Hurricane Lee. Here's how it will work.
New England getting more rain, watching Hurricane Lee's path after flooding, sinkholes
Massachusetts City Declares Emergency After ‘Catastrophic’ Flash Flooding
Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Mexico
Hurricane Otis death toll rises to 48 while searchers comb through debris in Acapulco
Mexican officials say supplies are getting into Acapulco and people are getting out
Mexico's Acapulco grows desperate for help after Hurricane Otis ravaged the area
At least 27 people are dead after Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast
Otis' stunning turn to monster Pacific hurricane kills at least 27 in Acapulco
What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
Hurricane Otis weakens to Category 4, bringing dangerous winds and rains to Mexico
'Catastrophic damage' likely as Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as Category 5 storm, NOAA says
A weakened Norma crosses Mexico, while Hurricane Tammy threatens Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Tammy expected to drop heavy rain on the Caribbean this weekend
Hurricane Lidia barrels inland after slamming Mexico coast; one dead
Hurricane Lidia takes aim at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort with strengthening winds
Tropical Storm Philippe is tracking north. Will it hit New England?
New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets
Hochul, Adams declare state of emergency as rain soaks NYC region
NYC flooding live updates: States of emergency declared as subways shut down, roadways underwater
Flash Flood Warnings cover New York City, flooding subways and streets amid torrential rain slamming Northeast
When storms collide: Could Philippe, Rina produce the Fujiwhara Effect?
Post-tropical cyclone Ophelia unleashes heavy rain across Northeast
Tropical storm warning puts mid-Atlantic coast under threat of winds and flooding
Hurricane season updates: Tracking potential Tropical Storm Ophelia off Florida coast
Coastal storm to unload inches of rain along Eastern Seaboard
Hurricane Lee: How to stay safe from storm surge
Hurricane Lee will bring heavy rain to already saturated areas of New England
Lee on path for New England, Canada as "large and dangerous" storm
Hurricane Lee puts parts of Massachusetts under a tropical storm warning
Hurricane Lee lashing Bermuda before striking coastal New England and Atlantic Canada
Providence's hurricane barrier is ready for Hurricane Lee. Here's how it will work.
New England getting more rain, watching Hurricane Lee's path after flooding, sinkholes
Massachusetts City Declares Emergency After ‘Catastrophic’ Flash Flooding
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Democrats have no Biden backup plan for 2024, despite age concerns
What Young Voters Want in 2024
Trump's gift to Florida Democrats
GOP senators feel ambushed by Trump’s policy promises
Trump makes aggressive pitch to take young voters from Biden
A Florida election fraud chief died last year in the hallway of Ron DeSantis' office
Nikki Haley lands endorsement from Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity PAC
Trump, 77, issues letter lauding his health and weight loss on Biden's 81st birthday
Is it time for America's elder statesmen to retire?
As Biden celebrates his birthday, candles on the cake are adding to a problem
Democrats zero in on Speaker Johnson in effort to flip House control
Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Senate Republicans say election results sound warning for 2024
2023 election results: Historic firsts in Virginia and Rhode Island; Moms for Liberty fails and other important outcomes you may have missed
What Young Voters Want in 2024
Trump's gift to Florida Democrats
GOP senators feel ambushed by Trump’s policy promises
Trump makes aggressive pitch to take young voters from Biden
A Florida election fraud chief died last year in the hallway of Ron DeSantis' office
Nikki Haley lands endorsement from Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity PAC
Trump, 77, issues letter lauding his health and weight loss on Biden's 81st birthday
Is it time for America's elder statesmen to retire?
As Biden celebrates his birthday, candles on the cake are adding to a problem
Democrats zero in on Speaker Johnson in effort to flip House control
Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Senate Republicans say election results sound warning for 2024
2023 election results: Historic firsts in Virginia and Rhode Island; Moms for Liberty fails and other important outcomes you may have missed
Friday, September 08, 2023
GOP Gets the Democratic Border Crisis It Wanted
The floating border barrier in the Rio Grande must be removed, a federal judge rules
A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier used to deter migrants to the bank of the Rio Grande
'Our river is crying': Flowers in the Rio Grande honor migrants who died trying to cross
Up-close look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating wall in the Rio Grande
An appeals court says new asylum restrictions at the border can stay in place for now
Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Abbott’s border buoys in the Rio Grande
Illegal Border Crossings Have Been Surprisingly Low
Judge blocks Biden administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the border
Justice Department sues Texas after Gov. Abbott refuses to remove floating barrier
DOJ to sue Texas over Gov. Abbott's floating wall, razor wire along the Rio Grande
Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight
'From border security to sadism:' Report claims Texas DPS told to push migrants into Rio Grande
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DeSantis, Florida officials announce invalid driver’s licenses after immigration law
The floating border barrier in the Rio Grande must be removed, a federal judge rules
A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier used to deter migrants to the bank of the Rio Grande
'Our river is crying': Flowers in the Rio Grande honor migrants who died trying to cross
Up-close look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating wall in the Rio Grande
An appeals court says new asylum restrictions at the border can stay in place for now
Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Abbott’s border buoys in the Rio Grande
Illegal Border Crossings Have Been Surprisingly Low
Judge blocks Biden administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the border
Justice Department sues Texas after Gov. Abbott refuses to remove floating barrier
DOJ to sue Texas over Gov. Abbott's floating wall, razor wire along the Rio Grande
Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight
'From border security to sadism:' Report claims Texas DPS told to push migrants into Rio Grande
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DeSantis, Florida officials announce invalid driver’s licenses after immigration law
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
A partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest is removed from a university building
Very few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
Black married couples face heavier tax penalties than white couples, a report says
'Not acceptable:' IRS watchdog calls out agency's latest misstep
Very few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
Black married couples face heavier tax penalties than white couples, a report says
'Not acceptable:' IRS watchdog calls out agency's latest misstep
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
School district in Wisconsin to make Hmong, AAPI history part of curriculum
MIT professor wrongfully accused of spying for China helps make a major discovery
Rhode Island becomes fourth state to require Asian American history in schools
MIT professor wrongfully accused of spying for China helps make a major discovery
Rhode Island becomes fourth state to require Asian American history in schools
Thursday, October 15, 2020
With a spike in coronavirus cases, Raimondo calls on Rhode Islanders to cancel Halloween parties and Thanksgiving travel. The governor said she will not close any more K-12 schools or any restaurants and retail businesses because she doesn’t believe that’s how people are.
South Dakota governor blames surge in COVID-19 cases on more testing
‘What are we so afraid of?’
Mayor of Tennessee city that hosts Bonnaroo dies of Covid-19 at 79
South Dakota governor blames surge in COVID-19 cases on more testing
‘What are we so afraid of?’
Mayor of Tennessee city that hosts Bonnaroo dies of Covid-19 at 79
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Panic at the Costco: Will Grocery Stores Be Able to Keep up With Coronavirus?
Coronavirus cruise cancellations: Royal Caribbean, Princess, Disney suspend operations
Costco Will Stop Offering Free Samples & Our Shopping Trips Will Not Be the Same, make sense in the age of COVID19
Hotel That Hosted Biogen Gathering Tied To Coronavirus Outbreak Will Close Temporarily
Coronavirus Patient Recounts Coming ‘One Inch From Death’
Italy coronavirus death toll leaps 23% 1,016 as total cases passes 15k
Patagonia is closing all of its stores and shutting down its website because of the coronavirus In a memo posted on its website as of Friday afternoon, the privately held sporting goods retailer said, in part, "the scale of impact is still unknow...
Coronavirus: Deserted Italian street rings out with song as people lean out of windows to sing together during lockdown
Mom in quarantine in Italy: 'I don't know what's going to happen next'
Coronavirus puts 'extreme pressure' on all three pillars of Disney's business
Massachusetts viral outbreak may soon look a lot like Italy’s
All Disney Theme Parks, U.S. Universal Studios Closing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Disneyland, Disney World, Disneyland Paris to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Disney Parks and Cruise Line Will Close in Response to Coronavirus
Italy closes bars, restaurants and most shops as coronavirus death toll jumps 30%
Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It's beautiful.
Americans need to start canceling travel to slow down the coronavirus: epidemiologist
21 Things You Need to Know About the Novel Coronavirus
RNA vaccines are coronavirus frontrunners
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S LEAKED EMAILS SHOW COMPANY URGING EMPLOYEES TO LIE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
Shut it down: It’s time for Canada to get serious about social distancing
Hotel That Hosted Biogen Gathering Tied To Coronavirus Outbreak Will Close Temporarily
Coronavirus Patient Recounts Coming ‘One Inch From Death’
Italy coronavirus death toll leaps 23% 1,016 as total cases passes 15k
Patagonia is closing all of its stores and shutting down its website because of the coronavirus In a memo posted on its website as of Friday afternoon, the privately held sporting goods retailer said, in part, "the scale of impact is still unknow...
Coronavirus: Deserted Italian street rings out with song as people lean out of windows to sing together during lockdown
Mom in quarantine in Italy: 'I don't know what's going to happen next'
Coronavirus puts 'extreme pressure' on all three pillars of Disney's business
Massachusetts viral outbreak may soon look a lot like Italy’s
All Disney Theme Parks, U.S. Universal Studios Closing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Disneyland, Disney World, Disneyland Paris to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Disney Parks and Cruise Line Will Close in Response to Coronavirus
Italy closes bars, restaurants and most shops as coronavirus death toll jumps 30%
Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It's beautiful.
Americans need to start canceling travel to slow down the coronavirus: epidemiologist
21 Things You Need to Know About the Novel Coronavirus
RNA vaccines are coronavirus frontrunners
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S LEAKED EMAILS SHOW COMPANY URGING EMPLOYEES TO LIE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
Shut it down: It’s time for Canada to get serious about social distancing
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Philando Castile's Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son's Legacy
Students who owe lunch money in Rhode Island district will get jelly sandwiches until debt is paid
Yogurt maker pays lunch money debt after school planned to serve cold sandwiches to kids who owed
Yogurt maker Chobani offers to pay off lunch debt for students at school district in Rhode Island
Company Comes To Aid Of Students Offered Jelly Sandwiches
After Backlash, Rhode Island School District Rolls Back 'Lunch Shaming' Policy
Students who owe lunch money in Rhode Island district will get jelly sandwiches until debt is paid
Yogurt maker pays lunch money debt after school planned to serve cold sandwiches to kids who owed
Yogurt maker Chobani offers to pay off lunch debt for students at school district in Rhode Island
Company Comes To Aid Of Students Offered Jelly Sandwiches
After Backlash, Rhode Island School District Rolls Back 'Lunch Shaming' Policy
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
These U.S. industries can't work without illegal immigrants. Some 8 million undocumented workers pick American fruit, construct American buildings, raise American babies - and pay American taxes.
U.S. cruises toward record-breaking debt on Trump's watch
Trump tax cuts carry a big price tag: Huge debt and risk of another financial crisis, budget office warns
Dem lawmaker calls for ICE to be abolished
‘Who Is This Stupid God?’ For His Latest Insult, Duterte Aims High
Trump and Putin: A Love Story
White Extinction Anxiety "Strip all the other rationales away from this draconian immigration policy. This is at the core: White extinction anxiety, white displacement anxiety, white minority anxiety. This is the fear and anxiety Trump is playing to."
Rhode Island bill would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases his tax returns
Why the middle class can’t afford life in America anymore.
Public transport is in decline in many wealthy cities. Blame remote working, Uber, cheap car loans and the internet
Renting a studio in San Francisco will cost you $2,500 a month. Here's what you get
U.S. cruises toward record-breaking debt on Trump's watch
Trump tax cuts carry a big price tag: Huge debt and risk of another financial crisis, budget office warns
Dem lawmaker calls for ICE to be abolished
‘Who Is This Stupid God?’ For His Latest Insult, Duterte Aims High
Trump and Putin: A Love Story
White Extinction Anxiety "Strip all the other rationales away from this draconian immigration policy. This is at the core: White extinction anxiety, white displacement anxiety, white minority anxiety. This is the fear and anxiety Trump is playing to."
Rhode Island bill would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases his tax returns
Why the middle class can’t afford life in America anymore.
Public transport is in decline in many wealthy cities. Blame remote working, Uber, cheap car loans and the internet
Renting a studio in San Francisco will cost you $2,500 a month. Here's what you get
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