VOA/Nike Ching STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States is rallying India to tackle pressing security issues, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo soon to embark on his first trip to New Delhi as the top U.S. diplomat. Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will hold high-level talks with India’s foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, and defense […]readmore
VOA News Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, comedian and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, and legendary actress Cicely Tyson are among the dozens of people who have paid tribute to soul singer Aretha Franklin during an epic, hours-long funeral service in Detroit. Former President Bill Clinton smiles as he plays a recording of Aretha Franklin on […]readmore
VOA News The remains of the late Senator John McCain are lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Friday as Americans continue to mourn the loss of the long-time legislator and war hero. McCain’s remains were flown Thursday to Washington from Arizona, the southwestern U.S. state he represented in Congress since he was first […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Oakland Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria counts. Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick remains closed for swimming due to high bacteria, and advisories continue at Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield and Slack’s Reservoir in Greenville and Johnston due to toxic algae blooms. RIDOH will […]readmore
Experts recommend flushing water left standing in household piping as a method of reducing trace amounts of lead in drinking water (PROVIDENCE, RI – August 31, 2018) – Providence Water has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some area homes and buildings. While drinking water that leaves the treatment plant in Scituate and […]readmore
RI Congressional delegation announces new fire grants for Little Compton, North Kingstown, Warwick, and Woonsocket Fire Departments WARWICK, RI – In an effort to help local fire departments effectively respond to emergencies and keep communities safe, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a total of $1,113,758 […]readmore
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 – With their low battery draw, cooler operation and sturdy construction, LED lights have been popular with recreational boaters. The lights may also be causing poor VHF radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS) reception, according to a Marine Safety Alert issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on August 15. The […]readmore
Open call for children ages 8-12 on Saturday, September 8, 2018 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Rep announces auditions for children 8-12 years of age for its upcoming production of beloved New England tradition, A Christmas Carol. Auditions will take place Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Cardi’s Furniture, at 999 Newport Avenue, Attleboro, MA. This […]readmore
VOA/Alejandra Arredondo BOA VISTA, BRAZIL — Among the things that the Baudillo Centeno family brought from Tucupita (Venezuela) to Brazil is a big roll of a natural fiber called fique. «I knew we were going to need it,» said his mother, Maria Centeno, whose age is unknown even to her children. Centeno and her family are […]readmore
VOA/Ken Bredemeier A Florida congressman with strong backing from U.S. President Donald Trump and an African-American mayor who thinks Trump ought to be impeached are set to square off in the November election for the Florida governorship in the key political battleground state. The coming political contest between Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis, who has Trump’s […]readmore