By VOA News Hundreds of Iraqi protesters stormed the perimeter of the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, setting fire to one of its gates with some reportedly entering the building. Most of those involved in the attack appear to belong to pro-Iranian Shi’ite parties, which are upset about a U.S. airstrike on […]readmore
Members Represent Cross-Section of Providence Community PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A diverse and well-rounded group of 45 Providence community members have accepted invitations to join one the three Community Design Teams (CDTs) that will help develop a Turnaround Plan for the Providence Public School District (PPSD). CDT members include parents, students, educators, and members of groups such as Parents Leading for […]readmore
Congress Approves Bipartisan NDAA to Enhance National Security, Support Troops, & Deliver Victories for Working Families NDAA authorizes funding for 2 Virginia-class submarines; expands paid family leave for millions of workers; includes major military housing reforms; accelerates national security innovation, eliminates ‘widow’s tax’ on Gold Star families, and strengthens cyber defenses and oversight WASHINGTON, DC […]readmore
by AP SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – European space officials on Tuesday postponed the launch of a three-year mission to study planets in other solar systems shortly before it was due to blast off. The European Space Agency announced that the launch from Kourou, French Guiana, of the Characterising ExOPlanets Satellite (CHEOPS) mission would be […]readmore
By VOA News U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted Tuesday that China’s decision not to broadcast a soccer game on Sunday will not distract from the human rights violations the government has allegedly committed against religious minorities. Pompeo’s tweet was in response to Chinese state television’s decision to pull the scheduled live broadcast of a […]readmore
By Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to slap sanctions on companies working on Russia’s Nord Stream pipeline, sending a bill to President Donald Trump that is sure to antagonize European nations counting on the project’s natural gas. The measure, inserted into a huge annual defense spending bill, passed 86 to eight after […]readmore
by VOA News The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a case that would allow cities to make it a crime to sleep on the streets. The court let stand a ruling by a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, which struck down a […]readmore
by VOA News Local governments across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast urged drivers to stay off the roads as a second major storm brought snow, ice and a wintry mix to areas from Kansas to New Hampshire. The death toll rose to 11 from weather-related crashes, including two killed Monday in Indiana. Fatalities were also […]readmore
The House Rules Committee is set to meet Tuesday to put forth the process the full House will follow when it considers articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The procedural step will set the stage for what is widely expected to be a vote nearly down party lines Wednesday with the majority Democrats approving Trump’s […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, which now heads to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. The annual defense authorization proposal includes several priorities for Rhode Island, including paid family leave for federal workers, higher wages for servicemembers, and protections for Liberian nationals facing deportation […]readmore