Southern New England could be hit with a major winter storm this weekend and National Grid is prepared to respond to any power interruptions that might occur. Weather forecasts are still tentative, but conditions appear favorable for the development of an off-shore storm that could dump as much as six or more inches of snow […]readmore
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined other federal and local government agencies across the country in reminding people to prepare for impending severe weather. As much of the Eastern half of the nation prepared for severe weather, including blizzard conditions and accumulating snow, the SBA encouraged small business owners to follow these […]readmore
Rhode Island – La Gobernadora Gina Raimondo junto al director de RIEMA Peter Gaynor se reunieron la Mañana del viernes con el personal de Emergencias para infórmale de los preparativos para este fin de semana. Según las últimas previsiones podríamos recibir hasta 8 pulgadas de nieve. My number one priority as Governor is keeping all […]readmore
Pamela Dockins DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on the world’s nations Friday to redouble their efforts to solve the crisis posed by unprecedented numbers of war refugees, help victims of other global crises and combat the rising threat of terrorism at a fundamental level. Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, […]readmore
Steve Herman TOKYO—An American student arrested in North Korea is the latest in a string of U.S. citizens analysts say the reclusive state has detained in recent years to use as geo-political bargaining chips.Otto Frederick Warmbier, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, a student majoring in economics at the University of Virginia, “was caught committing a hostile […]readmore
VOA News A massive winter storm is taking aim at Washington Friday, threatening to dump near record amounts of snow and create crippling blizzard conditions as it moves up the east coast. Forecasters say the storm could bury the U.S. capital in more than 60 centimeters of snow, which is set to begin falling midday […]readmore
LPR News – Lo fuerte de la tormenta llegaría el sábado y domingo, como mediad de precaución debemos mantenernos en casa. Los espaciadores de sal comenzaran a trabajar la tarde del viernes. Estamos esperando una tormenta bastante grande este fin de semana. El sábado comenzara a nevar temprano y continuara hasta el domingo. La gobernadora […]readmore
Ken Schwartz President Barack Obama said Wednesday that it is «inexplicable and inexcusable» that residents of Flint, Michigan, were not immediately informed about lead in their drinking water. «That shouldn’t happen anywhere,» Obama told CBS television. On January 16, Obama declared a federal emergency in Flint, freeing up to $5 million in federal aid to […]readmore
Rhode Island – La gobernadora Gina Raimondo informo que cánselo su viaje a Suiza, mi prioridad son los ciudadanos de Rhode Island. La agencia RIEMA está lista para funcionar a toda capacidad el fin de semana comento su director Peter Gaynor. Las primeras 72 horas son las más importantes, tenemos que tener un plan de […]readmore
Michael Bowman CAPITOL HILL—Legislation restricting America’s acceptance of refugees from Syria and Iraq failed in the Senate Wednesday after passionate debate about U.S. security needs and the nation’s long history as a destination for the oppressed. Senate Democrats banded together to block debate on a bill requiring the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and […]readmore