A judge in Scotland says a man who has spent almost a year fighting extradition to the United States is Nicholas Rossi, a fugitive alleged to have faked his own death to escape rape allegations. … MORE
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Minor injuries reported in Burrillville school bus crash
Three elementary school students and two drivers suffered minor injuries in a crash involving a school bus carrying 18 elementary school children and a minivan Thursday morning.… MORE
Democrat Seth Magaziner wins US House seat in Rhode Island
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner has won the congressional seat in Rhode Island being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, keeping it in Democratic control. … MORE
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Southern California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. … MORE
Brown to pay more than $1M in battle over women’s sports
A federal judge on Tuesday approved an order that requires Brown University to pay more than $1 million to cover attorneys’ fees and other expenses related to a legal case brought by several student-athletes who challenged the Ivy League school’s plan to drop several women’s varsity sports.… MORE
Newport Pell Bridge in line for an $82.5 million rehab
The life of the iconic Newport Pell Bridge, more than 50 years old, would be extended by another 50 to 75 years under a $82.5 million federal grant, officials said at a gathering Monday to ‘celebrate’ the grant award.… MORE
Fishermen face shutdowns as warming hurts species
Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are grappling with the possibility that some once-profitable species that have declined with climate change might not come back.… MORE
State hospital change to make RI eligible for up to $40 million in Medicaid reimbursement
State leaders unveil a new sign after obtaining a new license for the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital at the state Howard Complex in Cranston.… MORE
Data breach victims sue Rhode Island transit agency, insurer
Two people whose personal information was compromised in a data breach at Rhode Island’s public bus service that affected about 22,000 people sued the agency and a health insurer on Tuesday seeking monetary damages and answers.… MORE
What’s behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals?
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.… MORE
