Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Stabbing at Rhode Island Hospital leaves 2 guards injured PROVIDENCE − Two security guards at Rhode Island Hospital were stabbed early Friday morning, according to Providence police. When police arrived at the hospital, the two guards were outside the ... 04/26/2024 - 9:04 am | View Link
Man convicted in 2021 Providence murder gets life in prison The Johnston man convicted in connection with a deadly shooting outside of a Providence lounge nearly three years ago will spend the rest of his life behind bars, according to prosecutors. 04/23/2024 - 11:22 am | View Link
Providence man arrested in Newton after alleged chase from Rhode Island on I-95 Officers responded to a report of an unconscious man inside a red Mercedes parked in a lot at the Riverside MBTA station and were told the the Mercedes had been involved in a chase with police in ... 04/21/2024 - 11:58 am | View Link
10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep 2 years ago, Texas authorities say Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim slept ... 04/20/2024 - 8:47 am | View Link
LA Fitness shooting: Suspect arrested and charged after shooting man on basketball court The Prince George’s County Police Department have charged and arrested the suspect wanted for a recent shooting inside a Maryland LA Fitness gym after an argument on the basketball court. 04/18/2024 - 9:06 am | View Link
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives on Sunday arrested a driver accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist before fleeing deputies in Pompano Beach.
Eric Gray, the bicyclist, was pronounced dead at the scene by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics. The Sheriff’s Office withheld further information about him, citing Marsy’s Law.
Kenroy Jackson Jr., 22, of Hollywood, is accused of driving the 2017 Mercedes C300 coupe that hit Gray and was booked into the county’s main jail.
Through April 28, 2024, LeBron James has the highest per-game scoring average in NBA history in elimination post-regular-season games (minimum of 13 such games played) with 33.6 points a game in 27 outings (907 points), leading Michael Jordan (31.3 points per game, 407 in 13 games). James’ teams are 15-12 in those games (Jordan’s teams were 6-7 in such games).
MIAMI — Nick Senzel homered twice and drove in five runs as the Washington Nationals erased an early seven-run deficit to beat the reeling Miami Marlins 12-9 on Sunday.
Trey Lipscomb and Jacob Young had three hits while Alex Call reached base five times on two singles, two walks and a hit by pitch for the Nationals.
“I was able to put two good swings on the ball today and it helped us fight back for the win,” Senzel said.