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Cohen talking to Senate panel Tuesday, kicking off busy week
Full credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images via CNN By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate intelligence committee will interview President D...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2019

GOP fundraiser admits fraud; accused of spending on escorts
By MICHELLE R. SMITH, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A GOP fundraiser and former congressional candidate from Rhode Island has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and violating campaign...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2019

Providence schools boost access to feminine hygiene products
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Providence is making feminine hygiene products available to students for free in all the city’s high schools and middle schools. Un...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2019

Fee increases proposed at Rhode Island beaches, parks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is proposing fee increases at state beaches and campsites as part of the governor’s plan to add staffing in ...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2019

PODCASTS: Warwick City Hall involved in federal investigation
Warwick City Hall. Wikimedia Commons Image. WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The mayor of Warwick, Rhode Island has confirmed that a federal investigation involving City Hall is underway. WPRI-TV re...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2019

Rhode Island sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95. Mendonsa fell and had a seizure at the assist...
Cumulus Media Feb 19, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (photo by Brookings Institute via Flickr/Creative Commons) By JUANA SUMMERS, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose insurgent 2016 pre...
Cumulus Media Feb 19, 2019

Officials propose “modest” hikes on beach, camping fees
Governor Gina Raimondo discusses plans to better maintain Rhode Island’s outdoor facilities. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Officials said Monday that some of the state...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2019

Lawmaker introduces bill to require stores to accept cash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ensure that customers can pay with cash in Rhode Island stores. Democratic Rep. Mia Ackerman, of Cumberland, says more retailers...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2019

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett
By SARA BURNETT and GREG MCCUNE, The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "s...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2019





