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Law enforcement respond to an incident at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

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Politics + Justice

Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents’ dinner

The incident brought America’s commonplace gun violence just feet away from a room full of lawmakers, top officials, and journalists. It also may add to a string of troubling political violence in the U.S. that includes two assassination attempts on President Trump.

April 26, 2026

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NPR News

President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Politics + Justice

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents’ dinner

President Trump and the first lady are uninjured after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

April 25, 2026

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NPR News

Unofficial challenger Helena Bounanno Foulkes, left, and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, right, appear to be heading for a Democratic primary rematch in the 2026 race for governor.

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Politics + Justice

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 24, 2026

Three polls offer a warning sign for Gov. McKee

April 24, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Four of the six animals who tested positive were raccoons.

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Health

RIDOH warns of rabid animals across Providence County

Six confirmed cases in six weeks prompt public health advisory; residents urged to avoid contact with wildlife and vaccinate pets

April 24, 2026

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Heide Borgonovo

Students, clergy and other community members protest outside the Citizens Bank annual shareholder meeting on April 23, 2026.

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Politics + Justice

Activists take aim at Citizens Bank, demand exit from ICE detention business

Rally outside Citizens Bank HQ drew unions, clergy and activists, with some groups threatening to pull millions in deposits over ICE-linked business

April 23, 2026

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

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Elections

Helena Foulkes widens lead as new poll shows McKee slipping with Rhode Island voters

UNH survey finds 76% disapprove of Governor McKee, with infrastructure concerns and housing topping voter priorities

April 23, 2026

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Ian Donnis

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Weekend 401

‘Age of Audio’ documentary spotlights the power of audio storytelling | Weekend 401

The film features people like Ira Glass of This American Life, comedian and podcaster Marc Maron and Providence-based Audrey Mardavich of Radiotopia

April 23, 2026

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Mareva Lindo

Blain argues that human rights progress has often been driven by community-level organizing rather than large institutions.

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One on One with Ian Donnis

‘We have to keep resisting’: Keisha Blain centers Black women in human rights history

Blain’s latest book documents the contributions of Black women in the national fight for the advancement of human rights

April 22, 2026

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Ian Donnis

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Weekend 401

From Newport stages to Woonsocket sounds | Weekend 401

Catch Alan Doyle live, Ballet RI on tour, a documentary on the history of podcasting, and Roomful of Blues celebrating a new album

April 22, 2026

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Mareva Lindo

Billy Taylor Park in Providence is shown on April 21, 2026.

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Health

Only one-third of Rhode Islanders say they have enough green space nearby

A new survey shows perceived access drops sharply in Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and Central Falls, underscoring stark disparities across the state

April 22, 2026

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Mareva Lindo