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RFK Jr. Dunkin’ criticism targets sugar in coffee drinks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — RFK Jr.’s Dunkin’ criticism has intensified after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned the safety of highly sweetened beverages sold by Dunkin’. Kennedy said...

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Newport warns of scam emails targeting city applications

NEWPORT, R.I. — The City of Newport is warning residents and business owners about a scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from the...

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RI man gets 25 years for child porn after detectives tracked him down using Zillow

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A North Providence man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography involving a toddler,...

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McKee joins MA governor in seeking tariff refunds for RI households

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in urging the Trump administration to issue tariff refunds to Rhode Island households....

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Newport warns of scam emails targeting city applications

NEWPORT, R.I. — The City of Newport is warning residents and business owners about a scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from the city’s...

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RI man gets 25 years for child porn after detectives tracked him down using Zillow

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A North Providence man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography involving a toddler, federal...

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McKee joins MA governor in seeking tariff refunds for RI households

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in urging the Trump administration to issue tariff refunds to Rhode Island households. Healey...

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URI women’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament for first time in 30 years

KINGSTON, R.I. — The Rhode Island Rams women’s basketball are headed to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament for the first time in three decades after winning...

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Rhode Island ranks last for road conditions in U.S., data shows

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has the worst state road conditions in the country despite a transportation budget that has grown to more than...

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RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Cranston and northern RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert after a sudden increase in nonfatal overdoses was reported in two...

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Deadly Pawtucket stabbing, suspect remains at large

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with a deadly Pawtucket stabbing that occurred Sunday...

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Rhode Island facing $1.4M out-of-state blizzard ’26 cleanup cost

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island could face a bill of more than $1.4 million after calling in out-of-state crews to help clear roads following...

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Parole denied for man convicted in 1982 North Kingstown killing

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Rhode Island Parole Board has denied parole for a man convicted of killing a North Kingstown business owner during a robbery...

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RI bill would let abuse survivors break rental leases for safety

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow survivors of abuse to terminate rental leases early without financial penalties...

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Commission recommends medical school at URI to address RI primary care shortage

KINGSTON, R.I. — A legislative commission studying Rhode Island’s growing shortage of primary care physicians is recommending the creation of a medical school at the University...

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Pokémon card vendors sought for the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s in Lincoln

LINCOLN, R.I. — Organizers of the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, are opening a limited number of...

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    The Blizzard of ’78, 48 years later

    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

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    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

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    WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making...

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    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

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    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...

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    The Great Hurricane of 1938: One of Rhode Island’s deadliest storms

    The Great Hurricane of 1938 remains one of Rhode Island’s most destructive...