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March 29, 2020

Cuomo threatens lawsuit over Rhode Island crackdown on virus-fleeing New Yorkers

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to sue Rhode Island over its new coronavirus policy that calls for police to stop cars with New York license plates and has seen National Guard members go door-to-door to ask if anyone has arrived from the Empire State.

March 28, 2020

Rhode Island hunting down New Yorkers seeking coronavirus refuge

Rhode Island plans to send the National Guard out to knock door-to-door in an attempt to hunt down anyone who has arrived in the tiny state from New York City during the coronavirus pandemic. State police, meanwhile, have begun pulling over cars with New York state plates.

March 14, 2020

Kid who got autograph from Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus, but officials deny connection

A Rhode Island child who received an autograph from Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). However, state health officials are denying a link between the two cases.

March 14, 2020

Rhode Island mill fire spreads to other buildings; collapse reported

A massive fire reportedly engulfed a Rhode Island mill complex and spread to surrounding buildings early Saturday.

March 1, 2020

Rhode Island confirms first case of coronavirus, 40 people being monitored

At least 40 people in Rhode Island are being monitored after the state confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, health officials said.   

February 20, 2020

Toddler's unexpected hug surprises pizza delivery man grieving loss of his daughter: 'It just meant a ton to me'

That’s quite a heartfelt delivery.

February 11, 2020

Rhode Island woman who scammed friends, family in $10M Ponzi scheme gets 8 years

A Rhode Island property developer was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme in which she scammed her friends and relatives, prosecutors said.

February 4, 2020

Rhode Island priest bans lawmakers from receiving Communion after they supported pro-choice bill

A long list of legislators will not be able to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion in one Rhode Island parish after the priest announced their support for abortion legislation disqualified them from taking part in a slew of religious activities.

January 20, 2020

NYC's homeless are suffering amid de Blasio mismanagement, critics say

New York City’s homeless shelters are overloaded as an estimated 80,000 people sleep in shelters or on the streets, but Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has failed in its attempts to solve the problem -- and other cities are suffering from the Democrat’s policy, according to critics.

January 1, 2020

Baker creates stunning artwork out of pizza: 'It was a huge hit with customers'

You’re gonna want a pizza this.