At 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people and […]readmore
U.S. law enforcement officials believe they may have identified the masked man seen in the ISIS video of the killing of American journalist James Foley, two U.S. officials told CNN. «They have a pretty good idea of who it may be,» a U.S. official said. But the official cautioned that «it’s not 100% yet.» Neither […]readmore
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress formally declares the name of the new nation to be the «United States» of America. This replaced the term «United Colonies,» which had been in general use. In the Congressional declaration dated September 9, 1776, the delegates wrote, «That in all continental commissions, and other instruments, where, […]readmore
DAKAR—The World Health Organization said Ebola treatment centers in and around Monrovia need to triple their capacity to 1,000 beds, because as more people become ill and they seek treatment, clinics are having to turn some patients away. Ebola treatment units in Monrovia are filled to overflowing. Each is only able to take in a […]readmore
President Barack Obama is planning a prime time television speech Wednesday about his plan to combat the advance of Islamic State militants in the Mideast. The White House said the president will discuss the threat posed by the insurgents and his plan for «degrading and ultimately destroying» the Islamic State. Obama met Tuesday with Secretary […]readmore
Rhode Island – The primary election of the General Assembly and local Rhode Island will be held for Democrats and Republicans to elect candidates of their party. A total of 750,135 Rhode Islanders are entitled to vote in the primaries. Democrats and registered Republicans can vote in their own party primaries. Unaffiliated voters – representing […]readmore
Rhode Island – Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee within 24 hours of primary decided Monday night to pre endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Clay Pell The latest survey has a Pell with 26% of voter preference Angel Taveras battling for second place with 27% and Gina Raimondo in first place with 32%readmore
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