Trump Visits Hurricane-Damaged North Carolina
VOA News President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in North Carolina to see the destruction Hurricane Florence left behind and the challenging relief efforts that are underway. "The planning that went…
In 33 states, Hispanic or black children are more than twice as likely to be in poverty than their white peers
Authors: David Murphey, Jonathan Belford, Susan Balding, Samuel Beckwith In 32 states, the percentage of black children in poverty was at least twice as high as among non-Hispanic white children, according to 2017 data…
RIDOH Accepting Laboratory Applications for Sampling and Testing Medical Marijuana
As part of work to ensure patient safety, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is now accepting applications for analytical laboratories in Rhode Island that want to be licensed…
RI Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic to be Held Sept. 29 & 30
Two-day Clinic Offering Free Oral Health Care Returns in New Location PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation will hold its signature Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RI MOM) two-day free…
VOA/Deborah Block BALTIMORE — In Baltimore, a free after school music program called OrchKids is being used as an instrument of change for children in underprivileged neighborhoods. In the past 10…
Remnants of Florence Bringing Flood Threats to Northeastern US
VOA News The storm system that struck southeastern states along the East Coast as Hurricane Florence is now soaking areas in the northeast with heavy rain as forecasters warn of…
‘Game of Thrones’ Takes Top Prize at Surprising Emmys
VOA/Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES — HBO's record-breaking fantasy epic "Game of Thrones" stormed back onto the Emmys stage on Monday, winning the coveted best drama series prize on a night full…
Complexities of the Upcoming Election in One PA City
VOA/Aline Barros HAZLETON, PA — Residents of the small city of Hazleton, PA, face deeply personal choices in this November’s election which features a homegrown candidate with hardline-immigrant views in a…