Aru Pande Last updated on: November 24, 2015 2:23 AM WHITE HOUSE—The U.S. and French leaders vowed new cooperation to defeat Islamic State militants in the wake of the deadly jihadist attacks on Paris.»We must do even more together,» President Barack Obama told French President Francois Hollande after the two leaders met Tuesday at the […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 24, 2015 1:34 PM President Barack Obama said the downing of a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian-Turkish border Tuesday is evidence of an «ongoing problem» with Russia’s military operations in Syria, and that Turkey had a «right to defend its territory and its airspace.» Speaking during a joint […]readmore
Warwick, R.I. –Congressman James Langevin and Congressman David N. Cicilline joined stateDemocratic Chair Joseph M. McNamara in taping of “Democrats Discuss.” The monthly, half-hour cable television program begins airing statewide tomorrow, November 25, 2015. In it, the guests dive into recent international terrorist attacks in Paris and ways in which the nation is protecting itself. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo, along with First Gentleman Andy Moffit, will host a Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Rhode Island State House. The event is open to all Rhode Islanders and their families and will feature performances from the Governor’s Own 88th Army […]readmore
BRUSSELS—Suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam evaded a massive manhunt Sunday night involving raids in Brussels and its suburbs, but security forces Monday were also focusing on towns in eastern Belgium, suggesting police fear Europe’s most wanted man might be trying to flee to neighboring Germany. On the third day of an unprecedented lockdown of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee announced on Monday that Drew Allsopp has joined the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as Director of Policy. Drew brings a wealth of policy experience, having served most recently at the Rhode Island Department of Education as Charter School Coordinator. From 2009 through 2013, Drew was Director […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 23, 2015 French President Francois Hollande will meet Tuesday with U.S. President Barack Obama as part of a multi-nation tour seeking to spur action against Islamic State militants and push for a political settlement to Syria’s civil war. The White House said the two leaders will discuss «further cooperation» […]readmore
Pamela Dockins Last updated on: November 23, 2015 1 ABU-DHABI, UAE—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday there is a united front against the Islamic State (IS) group and that he is absolutely convinced the militants will be defeated.“I have no doubt whatsoever that with the help of all the nations that are united […]readmore
Pawtucket, RI – Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island recently honored Shannon McKeon, RN, of North Attleboro, MA, a nurse on Wood 6, with the Daisy Award for November. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize excellence in nursing. McKeon has been a nurse at Memorial for 11 years. Patients and fellow […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, along with the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, today announced the recipients of the Real Jobs RI implementation grants available through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT). Real Jobs RI is a demand-driven initiative that puts employers at the center of the state’s workforce development efforts […]readmore