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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State education officials have approved allowing the University of Rhode Island to arm its campus police officers. The state's Board of Education voted Thursday evening at a More>>

Town asks court to block Sakonnet Bridge tolls

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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority moves ahead with the installation of toll-collecting equipment. More>>

I-Team: Coast Guard questions boater's story

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RI schools would be able to scrap 180-day mandate

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The state Senate passes a bill that would give school districts more flexibility in scheduling classes. More>>

Health Check: The healing properties of honey

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Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox.
Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.
RI education board approves arming university cops
RI education board approves arming university cops
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:05:06 GMT
State education officials have approved allowing the University of Rhode Island to arm its campus police officers.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State education officials have approved allowing the University of Rhode Island to arm its campus police officers. The state's Board of Education voted Thursday evening at a
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.
In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen.
I-Team: Coast Guard questions boater's story
I-Team: Coast Guard questions boater's story
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:01 GMT
Police say they've found evidence that makes them question a Freetown man's story about how he fell off his boat.
Police say they've found evidence that makes them question a Freetown man's story about how he fell off his boat.

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Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.

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I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'
I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
Plastic ocean debris the target of new Calif. bill
Plastic ocean debris the target of new Calif. bill
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.
Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings
Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.
I-5 bridge collapses into Wash. river, injuring 3
I-5 bridge collapses into Wash. river, injuring 3
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly...
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath...

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Syrian state media: Rebels attack prison in north
Syrian state media: Rebels attack prison in north
Syria's state media say rebels have fired mortar shells at the central prison in an embattled northern city, killing and wounding several inmates.
Syria's state media say rebels have fired mortar shells at the central prison in an embattled northern city, killing and wounding several inmates.
No guarantee of peace, NKorean envoy warns China
No guarantee of peace, NKorean envoy warns China
China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides...
China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides to find...
Syrian govt to take part in peace conference
Syrian govt to take part in peace conference
Russia's foreign ministry says the Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States.
The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday
Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads
Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads
Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.
A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter.

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How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:45:26 GMT
The Red Cross is asking for your help in the wake of a devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
The Red Cross is asking for your help in the wake of a devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
Time-Lapse: Rebuilding Jersey Shore
Time-Lapse: Rebuilding Jersey Shore
Watch and share this time-lapse movie, documenting the rebuilding of the Seaside Heights, NJ boardwalk.
Watch this time-lapse movie, documenting the rebuilding of the Seaside Heights, NJ boardwalk. Watch this post-Sandy Jersey Shore town come alive in this movie, complete with thematic music. Progress was captured from March 18-May 21, 2013.
RIPTA Public Hearings
RIPTA Public Hearings
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties.
Interactive: Angelina Jolie
Interactive: Angelina Jolie
An interactive timeline on the life of the actress, mother and U.N. special envoy who has announced that she has had a double mastectomy.
An interactive timeline on the life of the actress, mother and U.N. special envoy who has announced that she has had a double mastectomy.
Cliff Walk drafting plans (.pdf)
Cliff Walk drafting plans (.pdf)
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:20:51 GMT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has posted final plans for the Cliff Walk.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has posted final plans for the Cliff Walk.

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Slideshow: Heroes of History
Slideshow: Heroes of History
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:36:45 GMT
Veterans from Rhode Island were invited on an Honor Flight to see the World War II Monument in Washington on March 23, 2013.These veterans share their war experiences in "NBC 10 Presents: Heroes of History"
Veterans from Rhode Island were invited on an Honor Flight to see the World War II Monument in Washington on March 23, 2013.
Slideshow: US Coast Guard Commencement
Slideshow: US Coast Guard Commencement
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:01:12 GMT
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is hosting Vice President Joe Biden as the keynote speaker at its graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is hosting Vice President Joe Biden as the keynote speaker at its graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
Slideshow: Tornado flattens OKC suburb (updated)
Slideshow: Tornado flattens OKC suburb (updated)
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:36:15 GMT
A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.
A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.
Slideshow: Star Trek Into Darkness
Slideshow: Star Trek Into Darkness
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:10:27 GMT
Images from the next installment in the Star Trek movie franchise, opening May 17.
Images from the next installment in the Star Trek movie franchise, opening May 17.
Slideshow: NBC's New Fall Shows for 2013
Slideshow: NBC's New Fall Shows for 2013
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:34:29 GMT
Michael J. Fox returns in a new sitcom this fall on NBC.
Michael J. Fox returns in a new sitcom this fall on NBC.

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