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People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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News + Culture

Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ in Iran

After weeks of escalating tensions and a major U.S. military buildup in the region, the U.S. and Israel have launched strikes against Iran with the goal of toppling the regime

February 28, 2026

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem.

February 28, 2026

Dogs get out for a walk during the blizzard in Providence on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Politics + Justice

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Feb. 27, 2026

The Blizzard of ‘26 showed us some of Rhode Island at its best … and not so hot

February 27, 2026

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Ian Donnis

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Housing

Legislative package targets Rhode Island’s housing crisis (again)

Advocates cite progress, but also hurdles, as housing prices and rents continue to climb

February 27, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Crews from Vermont helped clear East Providence streets of snow on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

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Economy

Rhode Island digs out from the blizzard with help from out-of-state crews

As cities and towns scrambled to clear streets, snow removal equipment and crews arrived from Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Vermont

February 26, 2026

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David Wright

The Centurion Foundation, the nonprofit buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center (pictured) and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, will pay more in debt service on bonds sold to finance the hospital purchase, even though the value of the bonds has decreased.

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Health

After years of delay, deal for cash-strapped Rhode Island hospitals appears to be close

An Atlanta-based foundation secured the necessary financing to buy Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, state leaders said

February 26, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Flowers were placed by mourners of the victims who were shot at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket on Monday.

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News + Culture

Third victim of Pawtucket ice rink shooting dies after hospital stay

More than a week after a shooter opened fire on their family at the Dennis M. Lynch arena, their father-in-law, Gerald Dorgan, succumbed to his injuries

February 26, 2026

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Ben Berke