VOA News/AP NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Before he left Mauritania, the West African nation of his birth, Mohamed thought of New York as a place of “open arms,” a refuge for immigrants fleeing dire circumstances. Now that he’s here, seeking political asylum from a government he feared would kill him, he doesn’t feel welcome. The 19-year-old has […]Read More
VOA News/Associated Press NEW YORK — “The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. And Disney estimates the film starring Halle […]Read More
VOA News/Graham Keeley MADRID — Vinicius Junior is an idol to millions for his sublime goalscoring skills for Real Madrid but off the football pitch he has prompted a stark national debate over racism in Spain. The 22-year-old Brazilian player was reduced to tears after, once again, being the target of ugly abuse during a game […]Read More
VOA News U.S. lawmakers are examining the details of an agreement to increase the country’s borrowing limit ahead of votes expected in the coming days, as both President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urge them to approve it. The proposal includes waiving the existing $31.4 trillion debt ceiling until January 2025 and a […]Read More
May 26-29, 2023 In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial which presented almost 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents the life of a U.S. service member killed in action post 9-11 in the Global War on Terror. The placard attached to each […]Read More
Charitable grants provide support to 22 nonprofit organizations working to make a difference across communities served by Rhode Island Energy. Providence, RI – The PPL Foundation announced today it is awarding another $200,000 in funding to support 22 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives and well-being of individuals throughout the Ocean State. PPL Foundation […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 29, in observation of Memorial Day. Flags should return to full-staff at noon. Governor McKee also released the following statement today in recognition of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that a Cranston man has been sentenced in Newport County Superior Court to serve five years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to drug trafficking charges. On May 18, 2023, Francisco Vazquez Ramos (age 39) waived criminal information and entered a plea of nolo […]Read More
Providence, RI – State Representatives Rebecca Kislak (HD4 East Side of Providence), Karen Alzate (HD 60 Pawtucket, Central Falls) and Joshua Giraldo (HD 56 Central Falls) announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Representative Rebecca Kislak said, “I trust Sandra to be a fierce advocate […]Read More
Emma Saunders – Entertainment reporter Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure. She […]Read More
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