U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Congress to approve President Barack Obama’s war powers request during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Wednesday «Our nation is strongest when we act together — and we simply cannot allow this collection of murderers and thugs to achieve its ambitions,» Kerry said, noting that the […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today outlined efforts to aggressively and systematically repair potholes throughout the City of Providence. Mayor Elorza announced that Department of Public Works has potholes crews out repairing roadways daily. These efforts are guided by daily, proactive surveys of streets and by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, to […]Load more...
Urban Outfitters “Cheeky” teacups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard. The consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund. The consumer should contact Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 […]Load more...
Providence, RI– In the span of a month- over 20,000 visitors will be descending on Providence for conventions and conferences expected to generate over $10 million in direct economic impact. From March 10th through April 12th expect to see an eclectic mix that includes among others thousands of artists, musicians, construction and manufacturing professionals […]Load more...
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces the arrest of a Providence man on drug distribution charges by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force. On March 6, 2015 members of the HIDTA Task Force and the United States Bureau of Immigration and […]Load more...
Posted: Mar 03, 2015 8:28 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 03, 2015 10:23 AM EST By Associated Press Former House Speaker Gordon Fox has agreed to plead guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud and filing a false tax return following an investigation that included a dramatic federal raid on the Statehouse, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday. The details […]Load more...
Pawtucket – Fire destroy a multi-family home on Thornton Street early Tuesday morning. National Grid was called in to assist in turning the gas off in the area. Firefighters battled the fire in extremely icy conditions, slush and running water covering the road. Everyone in the home was able to get out safely. Firefighters rescued some […]Load more...
JAMESTOWN – RITBA will be holding the second of two public meetings ahead of the installation of the new median barrier for the Newport Pell Bridge tonight in Jamestown. Construction on the new median barrier will begin in mid March 2015 and is expected to be complete in May 2015. The median barrier will run the span of the […]Load more...
ISLAMABAD—Authorities in Pakistan have arrested more than 470 parents and issued warrants for hundreds of others for refusing to have their children vaccinated against polio. The crackdown is part of renewed efforts to eradicate the crippling disease from Pakistan, one of only three countries where polio remains endemic. The arrests took place during a fresh […]Load more...
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are meeting for a second day in Switzerland to discuss the status of Tehran’s nuclear program. Kerry and Zarif met for two hours Tuesday morning in the city of Montreux. A senior State Department official says they are expected to resume talks […]Load more...