A storm is bringing rain, snow and the threat of power outages to parts of New England and northern New York just as it appeared spring weather was arriving.
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Local News
Rain, snow, wind slam parts of New England and New York
Unemployment drops, though still higher than national rate
The Rhode Island labor department says the unemployment rate dropped to 7.1% in March. That is down 0.2 percentage points from February.
Youth coach faces child molestation charges
A youth basketball coach in Rhode Island has been charged with sexually molesting a 13-year-old player.
Rhode Island reports almost 500 new coronavirus cases
The Rhode Island Department of Health reported almost 500 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday and two more virus-related fatalities.
UMass trustees approve tuition freeze for most students
The University of Massachusetts trustees have approved President Marty Meehan’s proposal to freeze tuition for most students over concerns that many are struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic.
National News
RI to ‘pause’ J&J vaccine after US recommendation over clot reports
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing that Rhode Island is pausing administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine as federal partners continue gathering more information.
Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial
The vote was 57-43, short of the two-thirds needed for conviction. Seven Republicans broke from their party to find Trump guilty.
Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion
The last-minute fight over witnesses followed Friday night revelations from a Republican House lawmaker about a heated phone call on the day of the riot between Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that Democrats say establishes Trump’s indifference to the violence.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, will step down as CEO
Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year, a role he’s had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.
Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He swore the oath of office to take the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.
Arts + Lifestyle
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80.
Guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups has died. He was 65.
Raimondo: Phase 4 of reopening plan not imminent soon
There are no immediate plans to further ease restrictions intended to help control the spread of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens
Silkroad, the acclaimed international musical collective with a social conscience, has a new face — and a fresh sense of purpose.
Gamm’s Assassins Is High-Caliber Musical Theater
Assassins runs through March 29 at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401-723-4266.
