BOGOTA — It was always very personal. Since stepping down as president six years ago, Alvaro Uribe has relentlessly condemned the policies of his handpicked successor-turned-foe and chiseled away at support for his biggest goal: ending the war with Marxist rebels. On Sunday, the hardline senator scored his biggest victory yet against President Juan Manuel Santos, […]Load more...
Megan Duzor VOA NEWS WASHINGTON — A U.S. journalist who was jailed in Iran for 18 months has filed a federal lawsuit against the Iranian government, claiming he was taken hostage and tortured in an attempt to extract concessions from the U.S. government. Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian said in the suit that he was targeted […]Load more...
In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, adventurer Mikah Meyer is traveling across America with the goal of visiting every one of the more than 400 sites within its jurisdiction. The young traveler set out from Washington, D.C. in June. VOA has been following him every step of the way. Mikah Meyer recently […]Load more...
VOA News The U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term Monday short one justice following the death early this year of Antonin Scalia and the Senate’s gridlock over how to replace him. The court had a low-key start with another three justices absent for the day to observe the Jewish New Year holiday. The court […]Load more...
NEWS Press Conference CUMBERLAND, RI – On Monday, Senator Reed help cut the ribbon on 53 newly-renovated, affordable rental homes for individuals and families at Ashton Village in Cumberland’s Ashton Historic District. The homes are located alongside the Blackstone River adjacent to the Blackstone River Bikeway and the Blackstone River State Park. The Ashton Historic […]Load more...
NEWS Press Conference PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza along with the City of Providence Department of Planning and Development, join with residents and community stakeholders for a public meeting regarding the redesign of the 6-10 Connecter monday night. Last March, the City began a public engagement process and held two public meetings to touch upon […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve rail safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is meeting with transportation officials and urging enhanced safety measures and increased track inspections for our national rail system. Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, will hold a media availability at Providence […]Load more...
NEWS Press Conference PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo ceremonially sign into law legislation passed this year that encourages insurance companies to create jobs in Rhode Island. By offering a tax incentive to insurance providers, these bills will leverage the strength of the state’s insurance industry and provide more job opportunities for Rhode Islanders. […]Load more...
Editorial en español de «The New York Times» pide a los latinos votar a Clinton y no al «déspota» Trump El voto latino puede ser la diferencia OPINIÓN |EDITORIAL Por EL COMITÉ EDITORIAL 1 de octubre de 2016 Si ha habido un año imprescindible para que los latinos en Estados Unidos ejerzan su derecho al […]Load more...
LPR News Podcast The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $160,000 in grants to launch the initiative at Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island. “Our goal is to support this initiative to improve the literacy skills, bilingual capability and academic success of English Learners across the state. Their educational success depends on closing gaps […]Load more...
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