Rhode Island Becomes 10th State With Gay Marriage
Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law on the Statehouse steps Thursday evening following a final 56-15 vote in the House. The first weddings will take place Aug. 1, when the law takes effect.
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Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law on the Statehouse steps Thursday evening following a final 56-15 vote in the House. The first weddings will take place Aug. 1, when the law takes effect.
"Misha," the mysterious man linked to Boston Marathon bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, has been located in Rhode Island.
The state medical examiner's office is trying to determine whether a man found dead in Providence is a Brown University student who went missing last month.
Federal authorities have asked to speak with the wife of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, and her lawyer said he is discussing with them how to proceed.
The in-laws of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects are selling their Rhode Island home.
A student recording a lecture captured the moment that started the lockdown. A man is heard saying "I'm a nice guy. I'm a nice guy."
The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill cracking down on adults who drive drunk with children in the car.
If Rhode Island does approve same sex marriage this year, a sixth grader's speech may take some of the credit.
Police in Rhode Island have arrested a recently fired teacher after they say he sent threatening Twitter messages to officials at his former school.
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Ten years later, the imprint of the fire remains in this tiny state of just over 1 million residents.
He's the darling of the dog show circuit and Monday, Banana Joe made an appearance after returning home from the Westminster Kennel Club's dog show in New York.
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Monopoly fans voted in an online contest to add a new cat token to the property trading game, replacing the iron, toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday.
A 23-year-old was air lifted to a hospital after being injured in an ATV accident.
A pair of figure skaters who train in Boston have won the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce and consolidate facilities to reduce expenses.
A lawmaker in Rhode Island wants to pass a law to stop motorists from driving with dogs in their laps.
Jamal Boleman of Providence was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Providence on charges including a conspiracy drug charge.
A driver in a stolen SUV was being chased by police when it crashed head-on into a pick-up truck Friday afternoon.
Some gaming experts can't understand why Massachusetts is moving so slowly to approve casino licenses. Meanwhile, competition is increasing in neighboring states.
A graduate student at the University of Rhode Island is hoping his study of what he calls "whale snot" will yield important health information about the beluga whale population.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
An overnight fire has killed an infant in Providence.
The wait for the 2025 NFL Draft is almost over, and New England Patriots fans shouldn't have to wait too long to meet the team's newest first-round pick.
Hundreds gathered to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis at a mass led by Boston Archbishop Richard Henning.
Emerson Hancock struck out seven batters and J.P. Crawford had four RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 8-5 win.
Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2.
Boston high schoolers are spending their school vacation week preparing for their certified nursing assistant exam.
Peggy O'Keefe spoke publicly about her son's death for the first time during the Karen Read trial Wednesday.
A mother out for a hike with her family has died after falling at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton.
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Three Massachusetts lawmakers have met with a Tufts student being detained by ICE at a detention center.
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Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
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Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
The latest National Youth Poll out of the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics paints a bleak picture of young voters.
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
Chef Megan Vaughan shows how to prepare a steakhouse quality meal right from your own kitchen.
Rachel Holt heads to New Hampshire to visit the owner of an architectural salvage company, Nor'east Architectural Antiques.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
The wait for the 2025 NFL Draft is almost over, and New England Patriots fans shouldn't have to wait too long to meet the team's newest first-round pick.
Emerson Hancock struck out seven batters and J.P. Crawford had four RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 8-5 win.
Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2.
The brass of the Boston Bruins held court with reporters on Thursday, promising much better days are ahead for the franchise.
Jayson Tatum is likely going to miss his first playoff game ever Wednesday night, with the Boston Celtics superstar listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.