A man was shot shot outside a Providence mosque late Friday morning, his injuries were believed to be not life threatening and police were providing security.
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Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike, one of busiest days of year for the chain
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks locations walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores, including at a downtown Providence store where workers were trying to join a union. The Workers United union chose Starbucks’…… MORE
Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, is sworn into office
New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday.… MORE
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement
The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.… MORE
2 accused of running high-end brothel network in Massachusetts and Virginia appear in court
A man and woman accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., suburbs appeared in court Monday. But a hearing on whether they should remain behind bars while they await trial was delayed until next week.… MORE
Missing 5-year-old found dead in pond near Rhode Island home
A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a public pond in Providence Thursday morning after going missing the night before.… MORE
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress
Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.… MORE
Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday's races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special election to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. … MORE
One dead in fierce Pawtucket house fire
A fierce fire tore through a four-story home at 31 – 33 Cole Street in Pawtucket Wednesday morning, leaving one person dead, and a police officer treated for a hand injury after helping several other residents flee to safety.… MORE
UPDATE: Cranston child is shot, his father charged
A four year old boy was undergoing surgery Tuesday, rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the head at his family’s Cranston home, his father undergoing questioning, police said.… MORE
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