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Two dead in Brown University shooting – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2025

Brown University shooting latest: Two dead and nine wounded as suspect remains at large

Hundreds of officers launch manhunt for suspect after vanishing from Ivy League in Rhode Island

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Amtrak launches new 160mph Acela trains — but they take just as long as the old ones

Acelas run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via Philadelphia, New York Penn Station, New Haven, and Providence

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Finding a city of contrasts in Rhode Island

P’TOWN – Provincetown is too formal for the locals – offers us a reassuringly warm welcome to an America clearly at a crossroads.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

“See America By Bus”: 44 Candid Moments Captured By Richard Renaldi

Richard Renaldi, a photographer born in Chicago, embarked on a unique journey in 2004 to capture the soul of the United States through the country’s most democratic mode of transportation: the bus.

Bored Panda · Jun 5, 2025

Is Providence, RI a Good Place To Live?

Nestled in the heart of New England, Providence, Rhode Island, often dubbed “The Creative Capital,” combines historic charm with modern innovation. For those pondering, “Is Providence, RI a good place to live?” this coastal city offers a compelling mix of affordability, culture, and community.

inkl · Apr 2, 2025

The Men’s NCAA Tournament’s Winners and Sinners Region is in Providence

Rick Pitino, John Calipari, Bill Self and Will Wade will lead their teams in March Madness with baggage—but always second chances.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2025

Nurses at Providence hospitals in Oregon approve new contracts, ending over 6 weeks of strike

Nurses at Providence's eight Oregon hospitals have approved new contracts, ending over six weeks of strike

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Research and news relevance key factors driving the future of The Conversation – edition founder

I took a walk through the beautiful campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island recently, as I was in the city for the annual gathering of the various editions of The Conversation.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Purple-Haired Rhode Island Science Teacher Suspended Over Child Porn Possession Charges

A Providence middle school teacher has been suspended without pay in the wake of child pornography and sexual assault charges accusations.

Latin Times · Oct 24, 2024