40 h. ago ‘The public needs to wake up’: Rhode Island mom detained at Logan for more than a week

The woman, a legal permanent resident for 40 years, is being denied access to a lawyer while being held by Customs and Border Protection. The post ‘The public needs to wake up’: Rhode Island mom detained at Logan for more than a week appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Rhode Island High Schoolers Launch Turning Point USA Chapter After Teacher Mocks Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Students at Barrington High School in Barrington, Rhode Island, launched a Turning Point USA chapter after their teacher mocked the assassination of the organization's founder, Charlie Kirk. The post Rhode Island High Schoolers Launch Turning Point USA Chapter After Teacher Mocks Charlie Kirk’s Assassination appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Students launch conservative group after teacher called Charlie Kirk 'garbage' after his assassination

Rhode Island students launch Turning Point USA chapter after teacher mocked Charlie Kirk's assassination, promoting conservative values and free speech on campus.

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8 d. ago DOJ accuses federal judge of making ‘mockery of the separation of powers’ in SNAP appeal

A federal appeals court is weighing the Trump administration’s request to pause a Rhode Island judge’s order requiring $4 billion to fully fund SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans through November.

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1 week ago Rhode Island doctor loses bid to return to the United States

Rhode Island doctor loses bid to return to the United States  WJAR

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1 week ago ‘I’m going to stretch it’: Anxiety over SNAP leads to hard choices

Federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts issued rulings Friday ordering the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP through the government shutdown. The post ‘I’m going to stretch it’: Anxiety over SNAP leads to hard choices appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Judge orders administration to distribute SNAP contingency money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP contingency money "as soon as possible."

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2 w. ago Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or in full for November. The post Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago RI school wants to charge mom $117K to see curriculum from teacher who called Charlie Kirk ‘piece of garbage’

A Rhode Island school district demands $117,132 fee for a teacher's curriculum and emails after controversial Charlie Kirk comments following his assassination.

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3 w. ago Jewish groups seek answers after Rhode Island high school football players in antisemitic hazing case reinstated

The superintendent reversed season-long suspensions for five players accused of taking part in what the advocacy groups called “a horrific antisemitic hazing attack.” The post Jewish groups seek answers after Rhode Island high school football players in antisemitic hazing case reinstated appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago R.I. lawmakers tap former U.S. Attorney Cunha to uncover more on Washington Bridge

R.I. lawmakers tap former U.S. Attorney Cunha to uncover more on Washington Bridge  Rhode Island Current

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3 w. ago Server of the Week: Logan Thomas, United States Postal Service

Server of the Week: Logan Thomas, United States Postal Service  Door County Pulse

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3 w. ago Government shutdown forces Rhode Island’s U.S. District Court to scale back operations

Government shutdown forces Rhode Island’s U.S. District Court to scale back operations  Rhode Island Current

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3 w. ago In Rhode Island for the weekend, Gwyneth Paltrow hints she may do another Marvel movie

Paltrow, who has strong Mass. ties, is also a fan of local cuisine. The post In Rhode Island for the weekend, Gwyneth Paltrow hints she may do another Marvel movie appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago COMMENTARY | Alaska Can No Longer Ignore Climate Change: Latest Disaster Should Be Wake

COMMENTARY | Alaska Can No Longer Ignore Climate Change: Latest Disaster Should Be Wake-Up Call  Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility - PEER

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3 w. ago Seattle nursing dean, patient care expert to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture

Seattle nursing dean, patient care expert to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture  The University of Rhode Island

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3 w. ago Rhode Island man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is sentenced to at least 5 years in prison

Nicholas Rossi, 38, is “a serial abuser of women” and “the very definition of a flight risk,” District Judge Barry Lawrence said before handing down the sentence. The post Rhode Island man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is sentenced to at least 5 years in prison appeared first on Boston.com.

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