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Amber Alert for Braintree abductions

By: News room News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Monday afternoon the Braintree Police responded to a report of a parental kidnapping at 196 Hawthorne Road in Braintree. Massachusetts State Police have activated

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Hundreds of teachers speak out against RI education commissioner

By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.com Their opinion's are strong, and Monday night teachers from around the state didn't hold back. Nearly 600 disgruntled educators packed into the auditorium at Cranston

Massive tornado rips through Oklahoma City

By: News room news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Update: As of Monday night hospitals have been treating more than 120 patients after the tornado ripped through Oklahoma City, including 70

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Boston Bombing Hero from Rhode Island Speaks Out Video included

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.com  It's now been 35 days since the Boston marathon bombings, and for the first time one of the heroes who responded is speaking out. Rhode Island

Oldest woman in Rhode Island celebrates 110 years! Video included

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIn 1903, Theodore Roosevelt was President and a loaf of bread cost about seven cents. It was also the year the oldest woman in Rhode Island was born. Lillian Cardullo

Cicilline proposes student loan debt legislation

By: News Staff News@abc6.com People with high interest student loans may be getting a break soon. New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand will propose a bill this week that would cap student loans at four

Man murdered at Warwick Park identified

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man found dead in a barrel at Warwick City Park has been identified as 66-year-old John Jack Fay. Fay is a retired postal worker and an avid runner who spent a lot

Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday afternoon. At 1:30 p.m. Middletown Police responded to 208

Police look for missing URI student

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A University of Rhode Island student has gone missing on his ride home to Collegeville Pennsylvania. 21-year-old Matthew Royer was last seen on May 16th leaving his

Woonsocket students "bunking out" on graduation Video included

By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.comFor years, Rhode Island's public schools have struggled with low graduation and attendance rates. It's especially true for one Rhode Island school district, struggling

Heather Abbott official welcome home to Newport

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comHeather Abbott has become somewhat of a celebrity here in Rhode Island. People are just mesmerized by her positivity after losing part of her left leg in the Boston Marathon

Investigation continues of body found in Warwick park

By Chris Sheppard  csheppard@abc6.com  UPDATE: Police are now saying the death of a man whose body was found in a Warwick park Saturday morning is a homicide.

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ABC-6 Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" May 19, 2013

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com (Providence, Rhode Island) – I celebrated another birthday this past week, and as always I reflected on the past, present and future of what

Welcome hope party for RI marathon bombing victim

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  A Rhode Island woman who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is preparing to attend a welcome home party at Rosecliff, a fabulous mansion in Newport featured in a film version of "The Great Gatsby.''

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Missing boater found, safe and sound

By Chris Sheppard  csheppard@abc6.com  A widescale search for a missing boater ended after police found the man walking on an area beach, still dressed in his wetsuit.

Regulators to fishermen: don't blame observers

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  The top regulators of New England's flagging fishing industry are asking fishermen not to take out their frustrations at the onboard observers who monitor what they catch and what they throw back.   

Over 3,200 undergraduates getting degrees at URI

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  More than 3,250 students at the University of Rhode Island are set to get their undergraduate degrees.

Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.

Boston police, city to review bombings response

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says his department and Mayor Thomas Menino's office will conduct two separate investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings response.

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"The Silent Speak" -- High-Tech Gives New Voice to ALS Patients Video included

by Mark Curtis ABC6 News Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com  It may be the most unusual interview I've ever conducted. Vivian Godin can no longer speak. She lost her voice two years ago to ALS, a neuro-disorder

Misquamicut comes together to join hands and celebrate it's recovery Video included

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIt was a joyful day at Misquamicut this morning, when hundreds came together for Hands Along the Sand. Barbara Cardiff of the Westerly Chamber of Commerce explains, "this

Suspect in Brown student assault in court, 2nd arrest made

News Staffnews@abc6.comA man accused of punching a brown university student in the face leaving him in critical condition appeared in a Rhode Island court today. Tory Lussier was in Rhode Island visiting

Man who stabbed man during 'Sandy' indicted for manslaughter

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man accused of stabbing another man to death during Superstorm Sandy in Westerly has been indicted on 1 count of manslaughter. 40-year-old Mandell Tripp was initially

Tea Pot with ties to Lizzie Borden donated to historical society

A teapot that was gifted by Lizzie Borden to her care taker has made it's way into the hands of the Fall River Historical Society. The teapot was a present from Borden to Gertrude May Russell, a woman

Dee from the Desk: Republican Regroup

The Rhode Island GOP is working on rebranding and regrouping after a tumultuous election for a new party chair. At a meeting on Thursday night the party tried to get back to business introducing several

MIT Officer killed by Boston bombers will be honored by beer

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com The MIT officer killed by the Boston bombing suspects will be honored in a non-traditional way. Cambridge brewing company is creating a beer for Sean Collier called

Could Rhode Island see another terrible tick year? Video included

By: Chelsea Priest cpriest@abc6.com Tick season never really ends, and it never really begins. Many of the large ticks from last year are still active and in a couple weeks the small nymphal stage deer

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Medical Breakthrough: "The Silent Speak" - Tonight on ABC6 News

by ABC6 Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.com  "The Silent Speak!" Tonight on ABC6 News at 11, we'll introduce you to Vivian Godin, a Rhode Island woman who lost her voice, because she has ALS (Lou

Newport's Heather Abbott recovering at home Video included

By: Andrea Medeiros Amedeiros@abc6.comRelying on crutches, unable to drive, and constantly reminded she only has one leg. That's been the daily struggle for Newport bombing survivor Heather Abbott, during

Local YouTube star to appear on 20/20

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A local man who hit YouTube fame after he quit his job at the Renaissance Providence Hotel with help of a marching man will appear on ABC's 20/20 tonight. Joey DeFrancesco

UMass Chancellor details days following Boston Bombings Video included

By: Melissa Toupin mtoupin@abc6.com A fresh start for UMass Dartmouth. The school is in the midst of renovations while students and faculty try to come to terms with the disruptive events caused by the

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Roger Williams University Professors Claim Discrimination Video included

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.comTwo female professors are standing alone against Roger Williams University. They are seeking over one million dollars in damages claiming

Preview: UMass Dartmouth Chancellor on bombing suspect Video included

By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.comFULL STORY ON ABC6 NEWS AT 11:In the days following the Boston Marathon Bombings UMass Dartmouth would learn one of the men responsible was a student. Now the chancellor

RI unemployment rate drops to 8.8%

Dee DeQuattroddequattro@abc6.comThe April unemployment numbers marked a new low for Rhode Island dipping below 9%. The unemployment rate hit 8.8% in April dropping to it's lowest level since October 2008. The

Man arrested for vandalizing Davisville Middle School

By News Staff news@abc6.com North Kingstown police have arrested Joseph Howell after an investigation of Monday night's break-in at Davisville Middle School. Surveillance footage shows a suspect carrying

Two RWU professors sue the school on grounds of racism and sexism

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Two female professors at Roger Williams University are suing the school citing sexual harassment, racism, and sexism. Professors Sharon Deluca and Bonita Cade say for

Bombing suspect left a note in the boat

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Investigators told CNN that a note was found on the boat where Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was hiding. A source said that the note left by Tsarnaev takes

Almonte makes General Treasurer run official

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Ernie Almonte officially announced his candidacy for General Treasurer as a Democrat in an email to close friends and supporters. Last month, ABC6 was the first to

Arrest in Brown attack has students fearful Video included

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comBrown students learning tonight the man who sucker punched one of their classmates...leaving him in critical condition... Was just randomly swinging at the first person

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Brown student

By: News room News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 VERNON, Conn. (AP) _ Vernon police have arrested a local man for his alleged involvement in the assault of a Brown University basketball player hospitalized

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Will Rhode Island's Sales Tax Be Abolished?

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com The battle to eliminate or lower the sales tax in Rhode Island has finally come to the State House. Every year thousands of people in the Ocean State

Man who dismembered girlfriend sentenced to life Video included

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death then dismembered her body and attempted to burn the remains will be sentenced Wednesday morning. In March, Donald Greenslit

Fan busted for trespassing near Taylor Swift's Westerly home Video included

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Westerly Police confirm a man was arrested early Wednesday morning for swimming up to the waterfront of Taylor Swift's Westerly home. The 22-year-old man was found

New Walmart to hire 80 people

Courtney Ponte news@abc6.com Walmart is now hiring at their newly expanded North Dartmouth store. The expansion is set to open this summer and is located at 506 State Road, North Dartmouth MA. Walmart

Police follow 'substantial leads' in Brown attack

Providence police are following ``substantial leads'' in a weekend assault that left a Brown University basketball player in the hospital with severe head injuries.

Gorton Jr. High to stay open a while longer

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Gorton Junior High School will keep its doors open- at least a little bit longer. Hundreds of students and parents cheered at last night's Warwick School Committee

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Many in Coventry Say Their Town "Stinks" Video included

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Hundreds of Coventry neighbors wake up to noise at 7 a.m. It's from two nearby asphalt plants and that not all. By noon, one plant was spewing

CF Schools dress code bill up in house committee

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A bill calling for a city-wide dress code policy in Central Falls schools will be considered by the House Committee on Health, Education, & Welfare Wednesday. The bill

Changes to legal drinking limit standard Video included

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comThat one glass of wine out at dinner might now be enough to get you charged with drunk driving, from .08 to .05.That's all it would take to be considered "drunk" behind

Man arrested for robbing Hess, threatening bomb

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man who robbed a Fall River Hess Station and then left behind a package that he said was an explosive will be in court this afternoon. 50-year-old Robert Raymond

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