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Top breaking news, tweets of special interest to Rhode Islanders, from http://t.co/LHII5QLj
Joined April 2008
The RI Heritage Hall of Fame voted to induct Gen. Michael Flynn. Now, members are resigning.
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Does world-famous Brazilian singer Anitta have a connection to RI? What we found.
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Retired RI Navy lieutenant works to prevent veteran suicide through gun safety
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Ted Cruz wants to send migrants from the Mexican border to Newport, Block Island and Nantucket
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The Providence Journal's Editorial Board joins hundreds of other newspapers, "Tensions have escalated to the point where no one is winning — not the public, not journalists, and not the president." #FreePress .
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Belichick: 'I'm not too worried about what they put on InstantChat'
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Viola Davis, pride of Central Falls, wins her first Oscar for 'Fences' role.
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Cicilline on impeachment vote: Trump 'got caught and he confessed'.
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Brown, Harvard, Yale. Pawtucket teen has been accepted to all 3, and more
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Police chief: Westerly student with coronavirus got autograph from NBA player who tested positive
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Trump had vowed to end offshore wind on 'day one,' raising concerns about RI's burgeoning industry.
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Brown University pushes ahead with criminal charges against 41 student protesters
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An infant did not have any hospital visitors for 5 months, so this nurse adopted her
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Only 9 arrests in Providence as 10,000 join 'largest protest' in recent history
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Biden used pen made by Providence company to sign executive orders Wednesday
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U.S. Attorney: Rhode Islanders will be prosecuted if they committed crimes in US Capitol
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Judge rules man can keep his 'FKGAS' vanity plate, finds state law unconstitutional
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This was the night that should silence the last of the doubters. It goes beyond this Providence team. Its legacy is secure after clinching the sixth Sweet 16 bid in program history. This is about Ed Cooley and what he’s created in his home city .
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Elizabeth Beisel swims from Matunuck to Block Island in memory of her father and for cancer research
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Long-time Providence Journal columnist Bill Reynolds dies at age 78
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Charges against ex-Providence basketball player Alyn Breed dismissed. Here's why.
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“I never thought in a million years coming from Providence that I could be on that floor for what I just went through. Being a kid from Central High School and Roger Williams Middle School and Sackett Elementary School – 1, 2, 3 miles away." - Ed Cooley.
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New role for ex-meteorologist Kelly Bates: Co-starring in 'Love Letters'
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RI House approves making 2-year free tuition at CCRI permanent
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RI hits Biden's 70% vaccination milestone before July 4 — nearing 77% now
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She's running for U.S. Senate and is trying to ban gender-affirming care for minors in RI
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Longtime Journal columnist Bill Reynolds to be inducted into Basketball Writers Hall of Fame.
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Vinny Paz role in @BleedForThis is a physical challenge for actor @Miles_Teller
http://t.co/S72X2anKTU
http://t.co/VjwcsRDEQG.
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Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal columnist for almost 40 years, author of a dozen outstanding books, and hall of fame Brown basketball player, has left us at 78. He'll be deeply missed by all of us here at the Journal.
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Comedian's viral video impersonations of her R.I. mom translate across familial lines
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Providence basketball has already sold 99% of its season tickets for next season
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@BillyGilman to the rescue as a last-minute sub at Misquamicut Fallfest this weekend in Westerly, RI
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Twitterverse congratulates Rhode Island for all its 'Rhodes Scholars'
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High school hockey: Historic Belisle era comes to an end at Mount
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House LGBTQ Caucus endorses Cicilline for assistant speaker
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JUST ANNOUNCED: @NBCTheVoice fans, you can get tickets now for @BillyGilman's performance Jan 28th at @TheVetsRI
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Meet baby Franklin, Roger Williams Park Zoo's youngest addition
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In PVD for a cheer competition, this team from Largo, Fla., was thrilled to see snow - some for the 1st time
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Two years removed from the Tom Brady days, head coach Bill Belichick is putting together a season for the ages. What we’re witnessing is greatness. This is like a work of art from Rembrandt or a composition from Mozart.
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URI should do whatever necessary to keep women's hoops coach Tammi Reiss in Kingston
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Whether you're watching @NBCTheVoice or just a die-hard fan, these photos span career of #RI's @BillyGilman
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Cicilline files bill to study civics education in every state
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A PC security guard hadn't been home to Nigeria in 11 years. Then, students started raising money.
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.@SenJackReed is taking action after @deertickmusic & guitar -- kicked off flight to @Newportfolkfest
http://t.co/eO98r4FFqe.
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Body-shamed by a viewer, R.I. TV anchor shares her ordeal to model pride
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R.I. students to get free tuition for 2 years at state colleges, under Raimondo budget @gwaynemiller
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This officer responded to a shoplifting call. Instead of handcuffs, he offered them dinner.
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Alan Shawn Feinstein doesn't have a second or third home. No jet. No yacht. “I have no need for those things,” he says. “There’s no yacht in the world that can match 250,000 children pledging to make the world a better place one good deed at a time.”
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Report: Rocco Baldelli to be named manager of Minnesota Twins
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With Joe Biden elected, RI veteran flying his American flag again
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RI Hospital doctor gets 'mind-boggling' response after asking medical professionals to share stories of treating gunshot victims. Via @AmandaMilkovits.
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Cicilline leads Democrats' drive to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'
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Unmasked and feeling free, Rhode Islanders bask in Bristol's Fourth of July Parade
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Warwick boy receives police, fire escort on final day of cancer treatment
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Immigration attorney, formerly undocumented, set to become Central Falls judge via @bamaral44.
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, through a spokesman, "affirmed that the Providence Police Department will not and should not be immigration officers."
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A nurse becomes president of The Miriam Hospital for the first time in its history
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Raimondo to sign order to remove 'Providence Plantations' from documents, websites
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Alex Ortiz, 15, says it was "pretty special" to sing National Anthem at Fenway opener, a surprise to dad, Big Papi.
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Thousands demonstrate peacefully in Providence Black Lives Matter protest
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Cicilline calls for Trump's impeachment, conviction amid Capitol mayhem via @patrickanderso_.
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Three Providence valedictorians prove that being multilingual is an asset for academic success
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#UPDATE from @carolkozma: 1,000 Providence students walk out to protest Trump inauguration, arrive at State House
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Calise Bakery is still making bread and rolls in R.I. after 112 years
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After 38-plus years, Journal columnist Bill Reynolds plans to slow down
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John Gillooly: Farewell after 50 years of covering high school sports with pride, affection and joy
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R.I. Rep @JimLangevin tells students @RockyHillSchool how he was accidentally shot and paralyzed at age 16. #NationalSchoolWalkout
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Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old white woman, went missing while traveling. This has left some asking: Why has her case received so much coverage when many other people - especially people of color - go missing & their cases don't get attention?
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'This bill will save lives': Ban on copays for colon cancer screening signed into law
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Quarantine no longer necessary for Rhode Islanders traveling to Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
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Boxer Vinny Paz to be inducted into Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Channel 10's Hilario to take Coletta's coffee cup, co-anchor 'Sunrise'
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Media room at AMP will be named for late Journal columnist Bill Reynolds. Here's the plan.
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Allie's Donuts ignites controversy when they end discount for those in uniform
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Magaziner calls for mandatory vaccination of RI teachers, school staff
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Downtown Providence street to close on Saturdays for shopping, dining
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La Salle wins 1st state hockey title in 38 yrs: http://t.co/3Rokk1djyi
#LSAMensHockey @LaSalleSports @lasalleacadri
http://t.co/rTQ6a9TKg8.
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“It’s time for Congress to take up our bipartisan legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent and brighten the coldest months with an extra hour of afternoon sun,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said.
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PVD Council chief of staff arrested in D.C. during protest of Netanyahu's speech. What we know.
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RI lawmakers call on governor to issue mask mandate for schools
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Viola Davis helps buy lunch for staff at Hasbro Children's Hospital, R.I. Hospital
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Ryan Lukowicz is 15 and about to become the first blind page ever at the State House. Is it true he listens to Capitol TV?.
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Bill Reynolds among 9 who will be inducted into RI Heritage Hall of Fame
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