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Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Count me among the residents of Rhode Island who...

Attorney General Neronha takes enforcement action to prevent local dealer from selling unsafe vehicles

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island car dealership for deceptive sales and advertising...

Emails show initial warning, response to Washington Bridge damage

An early warning that something was seriously wrong with the Washington Bridge arrived in state Department of Transportation inboxes around 1:40...

Friends of apparent domestic violence victim speak out

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) - Friends of an apparent domestic violence victim are speaking out. Police said 33-year-old Jocelyn DoCouto was shot and killed outside...

Acushnet Woman’s “Pay What You Can” Sourdough Stand: Baking with Heart and Community

In the quiet town of Acushnet, a registered nurse named Yanina Boshes has not only found a home but has also created a ripple...

Teenager stabbed for sneakers in Providence

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Providence Tuesday night. Police said the victim was reportedly stabbed in his back for his sneakers. The incident...

Cumberland man uses skills to create flag benches for veterans and first responders

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) - A crafty Cumberland man is on a mission to make an impact with his beautiful benches. Several years ago, Alan...

Student videorecords herself taking down, throwing away Israeli flag at Walpole High, officials say

A Walpole High School student is in hot water after school officials said she videorecorded herself taking down an Israeli flag off a...

Massachusetts state troopers among 6 charged in CDL scheme

BOSTON (WPRI) — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers and two civilians are facing charges in an alleged scheme to...

‘No evidence’ of alleged affair between New Bedford judge, prosecutor in appeals case

NEW BEDFORD — Anonymous notes alleging a sexual relationship between a New Bedford District Court judge and a Bristol County prosecutor are the basis...

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