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    Portsmouth, state meet with judge on bridge tolls

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    The town is seeking a restraining order to stop the Turnpike and Bridge Authority from collecting tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge. More>>

    RI education board approves arming university cops Video included

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    Rhode Island education officials have approved allowing the state's public higher education institutions to arm campus police. More>>

    RI health insurers seek double-digit premium hikes

    Rhode Island's health insurers are seeking double-digit increases in the premiums individuals and small businesses pay for coverage. More>>

    Woman, 18, accused of driving getaway car in robbery

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    Pawtucket police arrest a teenager they say was driving the getaway car in a credit union robbery.
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    Memorial Day weekend parades, road closures

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    Here is a list of parade routes and road closures as posted by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. More>>

    Coast Guard House hopes for weekend opening Video included

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    Reconstruction begins on a Narragansett restaurant severely damage by Hurricane Sandy. More>>

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    • Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.
      Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...

    • Hezbollah's deputy chief says the European Union would be making a "big mistake" to label the Lebanese Shiite militant group "terrorist."
      Hezbollah's deputy chief says the European Union would be making a "big mistake" to label the Lebanese Shiite militant group "terrorist."

    • 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 government has agreed to attend a U.S.-Russian-brokered peace conference, according to Moscow. While this development might seem at first glance to be a step toward ending the civil war, strong skepticism...
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    • Watch and share this time-lapse movie, documenting the rebuilding of the Seaside Heights boardwalk in New Jersey.
      Watch this time-lapse movie, documenting the rebuilding of the Seaside Heights boardwalk in New Jersey. 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.
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    • Friday, May 24 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:48:09 GMT
      Newport police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who they say broke into O'Brien's Pub on Thames Street, April 26, 2013.
      Newport police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who they say broke into O'Brien's Pub on Thames Street, April 26, 2013.

    • 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.

    • 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.
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