VOA News Winter weather warnings and advisories were in effect across a string of U.S. states from Texas to Maryland on Wednesday with forecasters expecting freezing rain and sleet to affect many areas. The storm was blamed for at least two deaths on slick roads in Texas on Tuesday as authorities reported numerous crashes. The […]Read More
Jeff Seldin ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES — Senior U.S. defense officials are expressing optimism that a high-level visit to the Philippines will pay off, possibly with an agreement for expanded military cooperation and greater access to Philippine military bases. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived in Manila late Tuesday sounded upbeat ahead of critical meetings Thursday with […]Read More
VOA News U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton will be among the mourners Wednesday at the funeral of Tyre Nichols, whose death earlier this month after being beaten by police once again focused attention on police brutality. Nichols’ mother and stepfather, RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, invited Harris […]Read More
VOA News Police in the southern U.S. city of Memphis, Tennessee, have disciplined a sixth officer for his role in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, following a traffic stop. Officer Preston Hemphill was fired from his job on the police force but has not been charged with any crimes. Memphis […]Read More
Providence, RI, February 1, 2023) – The Providence Preservation Society announced last night at their Annual Meeting that Brent Runyon, the current Executive Director of the organization, has decided to step aside in his role and make way for a leadership transition in 2023. An official search will begin imminently. Runyon and staff will continue stewarding the […]Read More
Boston to win Stanley Cup among Massachusetts’ first bets placed at the new BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Springfield Springfield, MA (January 31, 2023) – MGM Springfield and BetMGM launched sports betting in the State of Massachusetts earlier today with a first bet event at its new entertainment destination, BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge. At 10 a.m. ET, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno […]Read More
29 cities and towns across RI will develop a Safe Streets action plan and may use it to apply for additional federal funding for roadway safety upgrades PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve traffic safety and prevent roadway accidents, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation and Governor Dan McKee today announced a new $5 million […]Read More
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds our nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline to respond to the2022 Census of Agriculture is Feb. 6. Producers can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. Last month, NASS mailed the Census of Agriculture questionnaires to every known […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Statewide Grand Jury has returned indictments charging one current and one former member of the North Providence Police Department with multiple felony counts, […]Read More
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno & Boston hockey legend Ray Bourque place state’s first legal wagers at BetMGM’s Sportsbook SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (January 31, 2023) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today that retail sports betting is now live in Massachusetts at MGM Springfield. The state’s first wager was placed at the BetMGM […]Read More
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