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Thursday. A mayor is once again in office in Central Falls. But that hardly means the financially troubled city is back under local control.
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Feds nearing deal with Transocean over Gulf spill
January 03, 2013 11:49 AM
Congress ushering in new members, with old divide
January 03, 2013 11:02 AM
Bieber calls for tough rules after paparazzo death
January 03, 2013 11:44 AM
WORLD NEWS
Pakistan says US drones kill senior Taliban figure
January 03, 2013 08:09 AM
Authorities charge 5 in New Delhi gang rape
January 03, 2013 11:14 AM
Gunman kills 3 people, injures 2 in Swiss village
January 03, 2013 11:17 AM
TOP STORIES
2013 JACKPOT
Powerball ticket worth $2M sold in RI
Lottery officials said the ticket for Wednesday night's drawing was sold at Commons Convenience on South County Commons Way in South Kingstown.
AT THE ASSEMBLY
R.I. Senate to vote today on delayed
education board merger
- Four R.I. Senate committee chairmanships in new hands as Assembly gets back to work
- Faith leaders hold R.I. State House vigil to spotlight state's poverty issues
- Gay marriage bill to be introduced again
- Poll: Will the RI General Assembly pass legislation in 2013 allowing same-sex marriage?
- Gallery: RI General Assembly's first day in 2013
113th CONGRESS
House sets vote for Sandy aid after criticism
The House is headed for a vote on aid for Superstorm Sandy victims after House Speaker John Boehner mollified Republicans from New York and New Jersey upset with his decision to cancel action on the bill.
OBAMA INAUGURATION
Portsmouth High School marching band
to perform in Obama's Inaugural Parade
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL FILE PHOTO / BOB BREIDENBACH
Band Director Ted Rausch confirmed the selection. "We are very excited to be going down," he said in an e-mail.
LOCAL NEWS
CELTICS
AP /Elise Amendola
Grizzlies too tough
Boston's Rajon Rondo splits the defense of Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen, left, and Zach Randolph on Wednesday night, but the Celtics lost, 93-83, to Memphis.
PATRIOTS
Journal / Glenn Osmundson
We're better than that
Tom Brady celebrates with Roman Phifer after the No. 2 seed Patriots defeat St. Louis for their first Super Bowl championship after the 2001 season.
COLLEGE
AP Photo / Timothy D. Easley
Cashing in on turnovers
Louisville's Luke Hancock, left, steals the ball from Providence's LaDontae Henton for one of PC's 16 turnovers during the Friars' 80-62 loss Wednesday in Louisville, Ky.
HIGH SCHOOL
Journal / Bob Thayer
A losing proposition
Prout's Jackson Weslsh drives to the basket during Wednesday's game against Middletown in South Kingstown.
LOCAL VIDEO NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
Sawyer School in Providence closes, leaving students in the dark; RI State Police, AG contacted
January 2, 2013 02:12 pm
POLICE & FIRE NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
POLITICS NEWS
R.I. congressional delegation blasts House GOP for failing to act to Hurricane Sandy aid/ready
January 2, 2013 03:01 pm
Sen. Whitehouse's bill on mass killings investigations headed to President Obama's desk
January 2, 2013 12:47 pm
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THINGS TO DO
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
Through Jan. 6 | Varying times
Providence Performing Arts Center | Providence, RI
Crime and Punishment
Starting Thursday, Jan. 17 | Varied times
Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Starting Thursday, Jan. 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Butcher Block Mill Building | Providence, RI
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R.I. TALKS: R.I. legislators face busy agenda in 2013 legislative session, opening New Year's Day
"Folks the pol/lawyers that control our Govt. have their own agenda that doesn't include us taxpayers in the mix other than paying the bills for their party."
"Stop your usual useless chatter and try to actually accomplish something . The state is sick of being embarrassed by ALL of you."
"I'm happy to see that the priorities are listed in the correct order, Gun Control. same sex marriage and at the bottom, why is RI's unemployment so dismal. Of course the last one will only take about sixty seconds to get the answer, no leadership and a populace that votes with their eye's shut."
ACLU backs RI lawyer challenging Va. records law
Defense bill includes Shaheen provision for women
Mass. lawmakers to get cut in pay
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