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RI mother's grief sparks quest for 'accountability' in murder-suicide
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (83+ words) Christine Marino couldn't bring back her daughter Loren, killed in a 2024 murder-suicide. But she wanted to know: Where did the gun come from? RI mother's grief sparks quest for 'accountability' in murder-suicide It was a strong sharp feeling, a yearning…...
13 injured at explosion, fire at manufacturing plant in East Providence
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (275+ words) Thirteen employees were injured in a fire and an apparent explosion at an industrial plant in East Providence on Wednesday night, city and public safety officials said. There were no reports of "major injuries," Mayor Bob Da Silva and police…...
13 people hospitalized following explosion at East Providence industrial plant
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (126+ words) EAST PROVIDENCE, RI " East Providence Officials have announced that at least 13 people have been injured following an apparent explosion at an industrial plant within the city. According to city authorities, around 8: 14 pm on Wednesday, East Providence police were dispatched to…...
One of RI's Most Wanted was captured hiding in Guatemala. Here's how.
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (122+ words) John "Big Lips" Nunez is accused of fleeing the U. S. and hiding out in Guatemala as the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force tracked him down. One of RI's Most Wanted was captured hiding in Guatemala. Here's how. John "Big Lips…...
RI gun owners, gun control advocates clash at State House. What's at stake.
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (101+ words) A slate of 17 gun-oriented bills are up for debate at the State House, but the most controversial is one to ban ownership of assault weapons. RI gun owners, gun control advocates clash at State House. What's at stake. The two…...
The Pitt" approaches the end of a very long shift
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (159+ words) In HBO Max's The Pitt, an ER full of doctors, nurses and staff are put through tense, high-stakes shifts. The first season was a critical success and won the show a raft of Emmy Awards. Now the second season is…...
Why Open AI bought 'Sports Center for Silicon Valley"
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (1126+ words) When news broke last week that Open AI was buying the Technology Business Programming Network, a streaming talk show popular with a small but influential Silicon Valley fanbase, some thought it was a belated April Fools" Day joke. TBPN co-host…...
RI lawmakers take up several gun-related proposals
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (303+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " The Rhode Island State House is packed with gun safety advocates and Second Amendment supporters as lawmakers consider several firearms-related proposals. The House Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on more than a dozen different proposals that range from…...
Which Housewife has the best Rhode Island accent? Here's our assessment.
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (294+ words) Thanks to "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," the rest of the country is discovering the Rhode Island accent. And the commentary on social media suggests that viewers are equally perplexed and amused. "I'm at once annoyed and entertained by…...
Providence Culinary Collective serves up a reminder of how lucky RI is
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (117+ words) The Providence Culinary Collective and Wine X events celebrated Rhode Island's food and drink culture. Local winemakers, like John Nunes of Newport Vineyards, are innovating to overcome industry. .. Providence Culinary Collective serves up a reminder of how lucky RI is…...