The Latest Breaking News from Rhode Island

Man selling ‘Islamic goods’ shot and wounded outside Rhode Island mosque

Police search for suspect after shooting outside Islamic Center of Rhode Island in Providence, state’s capital city

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

WEKU · Nov 8, 2023

Rhode Island picks former Biden aide Gabe Amo for open House seat - Roll Call

The son of African immigrants who worked in the Biden White House, Democrat Gabe Amo won an open seat in Rhode Island's 1st District.

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2023

Rhode Island bank agrees to pay $9m over discriminatory lending allegations

DoJ says Washington Trust engaged in redlining, the racist policy of banks blocking people of color from getting mortgages

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023

Hurricane Lee to strike weather-worn New England after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes

After days of torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes, New England is about to face Hurricane Lee

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee

A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

New England braces for more rain after hourslong downpour left communities flooded and dams at risk

People in flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are cleaning up even as they brace for more rain Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove

A Connecticut couple’s scuba diving trip in Rhode Island turned into a mission to rescue a baby shark

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Heavy rain brings flash flooding in parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with one city declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes, created sinkholes and stranded drivers

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Gabe Amo wins Democratic special primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District

Gabe Amo defeated 10 candidates in the Democratic special primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District on Sept. 5. Amo received 32.1% of the vote. Only two other candidates received more than 10% of the vote: Aaron Regunberg with 24.8% and Sandra Cano with 14%.

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023