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College students allege racism, get president's commitment

February 17, 2016

College students allege racism, get president's commitment

Students protesting over allegations of campus racism at a Catholic college said Tuesday night they'd gotten the college's president to sign an agreement promising to create a more inclusive environment.

Providence College students stage sit-in, cite campus racism

February 16, 2016

Providence College students stage sit-in, cite campus racism

Students at a Catholic college in Rhode Island have occupied the president's office over allegations of racism on campus.

Professor designs explosives detector to rival a dog's nose

February 16, 2016

Professor designs explosives detector to rival a dog's nose

A University of Rhode Island professor has developed a sensor that detects the kind of explosive used in the Paris bombings, to try to stop future attacks.

Casket of former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci paraded through streets

February 8, 2016

Casket of former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci paraded through streets

Buddy Cianci, the wisecracking politician who led Providence during a turbulent and troubled six terms as mayor, is being laid to rest Monday in an event as big as his personality.

The Latest: Schools closed as snow hits New England

February 5, 2016

The Latest: Schools closed as snow hits New England

The Latest on a winter storm that is expected to drop as much as 10 inches of snow on some areas of the Northeast (all times local): 9 a.m.

Veterans' families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones

February 3, 2016

Veterans' families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones

Families of those buried in Rhode Island's veterans' cemetery say that using the grounds as a dog park is disrespectful to the fallen, and they're battling pet owners over access to the property.

Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci, Jr., former Providence mayor, dead at 74

January 28, 2016

Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci, Jr., former Providence mayor, dead at 74

Two-time Providence mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. – who was twice forced out of office due to felony convictions – died on Thursday, according to local media reports.

Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school

January 21, 2016

Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school

An exclusive New England boarding school has been rocked by a sex abuse scandal.

'Bordeaux Bandit' held in Rhode Island on warrant

January 19, 2016

'Bordeaux Bandit' held in Rhode Island on warrant

The man who authorities dubbed the "Bordeaux Bandit" for allegedly stealing expensive bottles of wine around the Northeast is being held in Rhode Island on an unrelated charge.

Unclear why RI official persuaded man to dress as elderly woman for photo op

January 15, 2016

Unclear why RI official persuaded man to dress as elderly woman for photo op

A city official who wanted to include an elderly woman in a photo op about a snow shoveling program persuaded a middle-aged man to dress up in a wig, earrings, lipstick and a dress.