VOA News – Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — There has been a rare instance of agreement between opposition Democrat leaders in Congress and the administration of President Donald Trump. The two sides are pledging to work together on creating a huge infrastructure package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, standing alongside Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outside […]Load more...
VOA News – Jim Malone Former Vice President Joe Biden is enjoying a strong start to his 2020 presidential campaign. Several new polls show him surging to a big lead in the 20-person Democratic presidential field following his official announcement via video last week. The latest CNN poll shows Biden leading the Democratic race with […]Load more...
Venezuela: ‘Attempted Coup’ Underway, as Guaido Calls for Military to
VOA News-Ken Bredemeier Venezuela’s socialist government said Tuesday that an «attempted coup» was underway in Caracas, with opposition leader and U.S. recognized interim president Juan Guaido saying there was «no turning back» in his efforts to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital, with gunfire erupting and troops […]Load more...
VOA News The International Monetary Fund is forecasting Iran’s economy to shrink by 6% this year as it faces pressure from U.S. sanctions. In a report released Monday, the IMF said its estimates for Iran, which include the potential for inflation to top 40%, predate a U.S. decision to end waivers that have allowed some […]Load more...
VOA NEWS/ Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stretched the truth on various fronts at his Wisconsin rally and in weekend remarks, asserting that an immigration plan to send migrants illegally in the country to sanctuary cities had begun when it hadn’t. He also claimed credit for jobs he didn’t create, exaggerated his record on […]Load more...
Pope Francis has donated 500,000 dollars to help migrants in Mexico, offering assistance to local projects that provide food, lodging and basic necessities. The funds, from the Peter’s Pence collections, will be distributed among 27 projects promoted by 16 Mexican dioceses and religious congregations, Peter’s Pence said in a statement. In recent months, thousands of […]Load more...
VOA News A 19-year-old college student has been arrested in the synagogue shooting in Poway, California, accused of killing one person and injuring three more. Authorities said John Earnest, an honor roll student at California State University, San Marcos, fled the synagogue Saturday, the last day of Passover, after the shooting, but called the 911 […]Load more...
Education Commissioner’s First Day: Family Service of RI Walking School
Angélica Infante-Green starts new job Monday walking with kids at Kizirian Elementary PROVIDENCE, RI — The kids participating in Family Service of Rhode Island’s Walking School Bus at Providence’s Kizirian Elementary will have the ear of the new leader of the state’s schools as she walks them to class on Monday (April 29). “Magic in the […]Load more...
Eliminación segura de medicamentos El evento anual fue patrocinado por la Administración Federal de Control de Drogas (DEA), y está diseñado «para proporcionar un medio seguro, conveniente y responsable para deshacerse de los medicamentos recetados, y al mismo tiempo educar al público en general sobre el posible abuso de medicamentos». Los Walgreens de Providence el […]Load more...
Rhode Island State Police to Participate in DEA’s National Prescription
Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that the Rhode Island State Police will again join other law enforcement agencies participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27. This annual event, sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration […]Load more...