Politics Jan 28 Twice-convicted but unsinkable former mayor of Providence dies The long-standing former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr., who was twice convicted of felonies but still had enough support to run again in 2014, died Thursday at age 74. By News Desk
Politics Oct 20 In Cianci race, GOP opponent gives $1000 to Democrat The Republican candidate for mayor of Providence has given a $1,000 donation to the Democratic candidate. By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press
Education Jul 11 Watch Coaching parents on toddler talk to address low-income word gap By age four, toddlers in low-income families hear 30 million fewer words than those in high-income families, according to researchers. As a result, these children tend to have smaller vocabularies and fall behind in reading. Special correspondent John Tulenko of… By PBS News Hour
Nation May 04 Nine injured after Ringling Bros. accident Eight acrobats fell to the ground after the platform they were hanging from by their hair collapsed during a circus performance in Rhode Island on Sunday, leaving nine performers seriously injured. By Kayla Ruble
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