«Today is a sad day as our city mourns the loss of its longest-serving mayor,» said Council President Luis Aponte. «We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Mayor Cianci’s shadow looms large over the City of Providence. His brilliant mind, charisma, passion, and love for Providence are woven into his legacy. » […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee issued the following statement Thursday on the death of Buddy Cianci: «I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Buddy Cianci, who for so long has been a fixture in Providence, a city he truly loved. The Mayor lifted Providence up in many ways, overseeing […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today made the following statement in response to the passing of former Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. «My thoughts and prayers are with Mayor Cianci’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Mayor Cianci’s love for the City of Providence is undeniable and his mark on the […]readmore
Providence – Cianci fue hospitalizado con dolores abdominales la noche del miércoles en el Hospital Miriam en Providence. Más información en LPR Noticias 1290 AM.readmore
Providence – Former Providence Mayor Vincent A. «Buddy» Cianci died at age 74. Cianci’s death was confirmed by former mayoral chief of staff, lawyer Artin H. Coloian. Cianci died shortly after 9:30, Coloian said. Cianci was admitted at Miriam Hospital on Wednesday.readmore
VOA News Memes are making the rounds mocking Italy’s decision to cover up nude statues at Rome’s Capitoline Museum with big white boxes for a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Ahead of Monday’s press conference between Premier Matteo Renzi and Rouhani, wooden panels were erected around some Roman statues in the museum. The decision […]readmore
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in France Wednesday – the first official visit of an Iranian president there since 1999. Rouhani flew in from Italy where he closed business deals worth $18.5 billion. He is expected to do likewise in France. The visits come after the sanctions were lifted from the Islamic Republic as part […]readmore
DES MOINES, IOWA—A naturalized U.S. citizen from China entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors Wednesday, admitting he participated in a conspiracy to steal seed corn from U.S. companies. Mo Hailong, a lawful and permanent resident of the United States, was living in Florida when he was arrested in December 2013. He is accused of […]readmore
Reuters WASHINGTON—The city of Ferguson, Missouri, released details on Wednesday of a tentative deal with the U.S. Justice Department to reform its police department and resolve a federal probe following the 2014 fatal shooting of a black teenager that ignited national protests.The shooting of 18-year-old, unarmed Michael Brown by white Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson […]readmore
VOA News The nearly monthlong standoff at a federal wildlife refuge in the northwestern U.S. state of Oregon between authorities and a group of armed occupiers appears to be winding down. The FBI and Oregon State Police say two members of the group, Duane Leo Ehmer and Dylan Wade Anderson, were arrested late Wednesday afternoon […]readmore