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Lesbian ex-firefighter wins $800,000 in harassment lawsuit

April 19, 2016

Lesbian ex-firefighter wins $800,000 in harassment lawsuit

A former Rhode Island firefighter who said she suffered years of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by her colleagues has been awarded more than $800,000.

Volunteers join search for Rhode Island woman missing for days

April 19, 2016

Volunteers join search for Rhode Island woman missing for days

Officials say at least two volunteer search parties have joined police in investigating the disappearance of a 21-year-old woman who was last seen in South Kingstown late last week.

State police nearing end of prep school sex abuse probe

April 14, 2016

State police nearing end of prep school sex abuse probe

Rhode Island State Police say they're nearing the end of an investigation into dozens of allegations of sexual abuse at an elite Rhode Island boarding school, although they don't have a timetable for when it will be completed.

17 arrested in Rhode Island in Internet gambling ring bust

April 13, 2016

17 arrested in Rhode Island in Internet gambling ring bust

Seventeen people, including some notable athletes with professional experience, have been arrested in connection with an online gambling ring, Rhode Island State Police announced Tuesday.

17 arrested in Rhode Island in Internet gambling ring bust

April 12, 2016

17 arrested in Rhode Island in Internet gambling ring bust

Seventeen people, including some notable athletes with professional experience, have been arrested in connection with an online gambling ring, Rhode Island State Police announced Tuesday.

Exclusive boarding schools rocked by sex scandals

April 12, 2016

Exclusive boarding schools rocked by sex scandals

A series of sexual abuse scandals is forcing a reckoning at some of New England's most exclusive boarding schools and sending a shudder through similar institutions around the country.

Lawmakers take on bill inspired by marathon bombing survivor

April 8, 2016

Lawmakers take on bill inspired by marathon bombing survivor

Rhode Island lawmakers inspired by a resident who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings are moving forward on legislation to make victims of terrorist attacks eligible for compensation even if the attack happened outside the state.

Prep school in abuse scandal says administrator put on leave

April 7, 2016

Prep school in abuse scandal says administrator put on leave

An elite Rhode Island boarding school embroiled in a sexual-abuse scandal says an administrator has been placed on leave over allegations concerning his conduct as a dorm parent in the 1990s.

The Latest: Bill inspired by bombing survivor moves forward

April 5, 2016

The Latest: Bill inspired by bombing survivor moves forward

The Latest on Rhode Island's legislation to compensate victims of terrorist attacks (all times local): ___ 5:45 p.m.

Keel laying held in Rhode Island for new Navy submarine

April 4, 2016

Keel laying held in Rhode Island for new Navy submarine

The keel has been laid for the future USS South Dakota, the nation's 17th Virginia-class attack submarine.