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December 10

3 people arrested after 7 Providence College students overdose at off-campus party

Three people were arrested and charged for supplying fentanyl to Providence College students who overdosed during an off-campus party last week.

December 3

Elderly Texas woman learns fate for distributing 150,000 doses of fentanyl through the mail

Federal agents caught an elderly nurse running a massive fentanyl ring, packaging deadly pills in her home after financial struggles during COVID-19.

December 2

DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.

November 21

White House dubs Dem a scam victim after he fumes Rubio wouldn’t fund climate trip

Rhode Island senator forced to attend Brazil climate summit without official U.S. credentials after Trump administration blocks State Department support.

November 14

Most Brown University conservatives fear expressing beliefs on campus: school poll

Brown University poll reveals only 6% of students identify as conservative, with 72% afraid to share political opinions publicly on the liberal-dominated campus.

September 17

DOJ sues Rhode Island schools for race-based student loan forgiveness that excludes White teachers

Rhode Island faced federal lawsuit for race-based teacher loan forgiveness program that provides up to $25,000 in debt relief exclusively to educators of color.

September 6

Miss America hopeful swaps combat boots for evening gown, says military service gives her purpose

Army National Guard soldier Alexia Rodrigues uses her Miss America platform to raise awareness about foster care reform and support for military women.

August 28

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video slapped with 6-month suspension, pleads in court

Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was placed on unpaid leave following her arrest for trespassing at Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport.

August 25

Providence police violated city ordinance by assisting ICE operation, investigators find

Rhode Island investigators found Providence officers impermissibly helped ICE agents by establishing perimeter and gathering intelligence after a pursuit.

August 23

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video placed on unpaid leave, job future unclear

The Rhode Island Attorney General's office confirms prosecutor Devon Flanagan, whose arrest for trespassing went viral this week, will be placed on unpaid leave starting Monday.