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Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

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News + Culture

FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over travel on government jet

Democratic senator claims plane availability may have slowed FBI deployment to Brown University shooting in Rhode Island

February 26, 2026

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Alexander Castro

Ryan Lucas

February 26, 2026

Joseph Boutros, seen here in September 2025, was a student at Salve Regina University.

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News + Culture

Snowstorm tragedy highlights hidden danger of carbon monoxide

Rhode Island college football player’s death underscores danger of blocked exhaust pipes

February 26, 2026

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AP News

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Climate + Environment

How do we know if microplastics affect our health?

It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture

February 26, 2026

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Megan Hall

Dancers Chris Aiken and Angie Hauser are two of the performers in the Motion State Dance Festival

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Weekend 401

Dig out and go see some modern dance | Weekend 401: What’s happening in Rhode Island

Dance festival, musical storytelling, and dreams of a Midsummer Night in the depths of winter

February 26, 2026

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James Baumgartner

Dr. Felipe Vivas, an internist at Kent Hospital, skis to work during Monday’s blizzard.

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Transportation

Doctor skis seven miles to work at Kent Hospital during record-breaking blizzard

At least a few Rhode Island doctors dusted off old ski gear to trudge their way to work despite the blizzard conditions

February 25, 2026

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

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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Elections

Foulkes maintains double-digit lead over McKee in UNH survey

Survey of Rhode Island Democratic primary voters shows governor trailing with many still undecided

February 25, 2026

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Ian Donnis

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Health

After Pawtucket shooting, advocates urge awareness of domestic violence warning signs

Advocates say the Lynch Arena killings fit a troubling pattern as data show high rates of intimate partner violence statewide

February 25, 2026

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Luis Hernandez

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Climate + Environment

Rhode Island travel ban lifted, but officials urge caution after historic storm

State asks motorists to help plows by avoiding unnecessary travel

February 24, 2026

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Ian Donnis

A person walks their dogs through blowing snow in downtown Providence on Monday as blizzard conditions reduced visibility and snowfall totals climbed past 30 inches in parts of Rhode Island.

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Climate + Environment

Historic blizzard sets new snowfall record in Rhode Island

With 37.9 inches at the state’s primary airport and multiple towns topping 30 inches, this storm has officially surpassed the Blizzard of ’78 benchmark

February 23, 2026

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Heide Borgonovo