"Unverified claims can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture," Hampden DA Anthony Gulluni said.

The Providence School Board formally discussed Mayor Brett Smiley's plan to return Providence Public Schools to local control Wednesday night.

The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.

For instance, the bill allows distributors to bring in THC-infused beverages made in other states. Rhode Island cannabis laws ...