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Mitt Romney still worth $190m to $250m
Mitt Romney is worth between $190 million and $250 million, a range unchanged from last year, his campaign said late Friday after filing a personal financial disclosure statement with the Federal Election Commission. The Romneys hold vast financial holdings and use a range of investment tools, which were displayed throughout a 20-page filing that was stamped by the FEC at 4:24 p.m. on Friday – typically a time when inconvenient news is released.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital considers first US double arm transplant
A woman from Kingswood, Texas, could become the first person in the United States to receive transplants for both arms above the elbow. Katy ...
Gigavation wants to defend that vulnerable USB port on your computer
Gita Srivastava, CEO of the information security startup Gigavation, has a pretty alarming sales pitch. She'll ask an IT executive to "bring in your most protected computer, and then we'll demonstrate how vulnerable that machine is to a USB drive or another peripheral plugged into the USB port. We show that you can use the USB port on any computer to compromise the entire network."
It's a scary scenario, and some companies, Srivastava tells me, try to deal with the vulnerability of USBs port by simply filling them with epoxy so users can't plug in anything, or trying to ban USB drives from corporate campuses. ...
Rhode Island news
Mega Millions winning numbers
Here are the winning numbers selected Friday evening in the Mega Millions lottery: 02-27-38-46-52 (AP, 1:48 a.m.)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game
The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Megaplier" game were: 3 (AP, 12:08 a.m.)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game
The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Megaplier" game were: 3 (AP, 6/1/12)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 02-27-38-46-52, Mega Ball: 45 (AP, 6/1/12)
RI non-profits to get $1.48M in AmeriCorps grants
Seven Rhode Island nonprofit organizations will receive $1.48 million in federal funding for AmeriCorps volunteers. (AP, 6/1/12)
US Navy establishes Coastal Riverine Force command
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-- The Navy set up a new command on Friday for patrolling inland waterways at home and abroad, recreating a Vietnam-era force that had to be resurrected for the war in Iraq. (Associated Press, 6/1/12)
2 hospital groups to make payments to Providence
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras (tuh-VEHR'-us) says two more local hospital systems have agreed to make voluntary payments to the cash-strapped city. (AP, 6/1/12)
RI budget plan recommends repeal of tourism tax
Rhode Island lawmakers appear to be poised to eliminate an unpopular sales tax on package tours and sightseeing trips they approved a year ago. (AP, 6/1/12)
RI man sentenced to serve 10 years for arson
A North Kingstown man has been sentenced to serve 10 years of a 25-year prison term for setting fire last year to a discount store where he worked. (AP, 6/1/12)
RI lawmaker says Sakonnet bridge toll unfair
A Rhode Island lawmaker says he will oppose plans to charge tolls on the Sakonnet (suh-CONN'-it) River Bridge. (AP, 6/1/12)
'More viable' Central Falls gets new receiver
The state-appointed receiver overseeing Central Falls' bankruptcy proceedings was replaced Friday in what the governor's office called a "new phase" of the city's recovery. (Associated Press, 6/1/12)
Schilling put up $5M in gold as loan collateral
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling put up more than 3,000 gold coins worth about $5 million at current prices as collateral for a loan the day after his now troubled video gaming company released its first game in February. (AP, 6/1/12)
RI House budget plan includes Central Falls funds
The budget plan approved by a key legislative committee in Rhode Island includes $2.6 million for Central Falls retirees to temporarily cushion the impact of deep cuts to their pensions as part of the bankruptcy proceedings there. (AP, 6/1/12)
Motorcyclist dies after hitting pole in Providence
A motorcyclist has been killed in an early morning crash in Providence. Police tell WPRI-TV ( http://bit.ly/Nnk5ZY ) the accident occurred at about 1 a.m. Friday on Manton Avenue near the intersection with Chalkstone Avenue. (AP, 6/1/12)
Former URI basketball player shot in head
A former University of Rhode Island basketball player has been shot in Connecticut. Police say 26-year-old Keith Cothran suffered a head wound and was shot several times while sitting in a car in Hamden on Wednesday night. (AP, 6/1/12)
Exxon Mobil settles with Pascoag residents
A Superior Court judge has approved a settlement that will have Exxon Mobil Corp. pay $7 million to those in Pascoag who had their water supply contaminated with the gasoline additive MTBE. (AP, 6/1/12)
Navy to up sonar use, says it will protect mammals
The U.S. Navy says it will triple its sonar use in the coming years, but it's doing more than ever to protect marine animals from it. (AP, 6/1/12)
Ex-strip club bouncer gets 7 years in RI case
A former bouncer at a Providence strip club became the fourth person to go to federal prison in a racketeering and extortion case that already sent a former New England mob boss away for 5 1/2 years. (Associated Press, 6/1/12)
RI Gov. praises ruling on marriage law
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) is applauding a federal court ruling that a law that denies federal benefits to same-sex married couples is unconstitutional. (AP, 6/1/12)
Schilling put up $5m in gold for 38 studios
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling says he poured much of his personal fortune into his Providence video game company — and that apparently included a stash of gold coins. (Globe Staff, 6/1/12)
Patrick explains why Mass. rejected Schilling plan
Gov. Deval Patrick said Massachusetts declined to offer state help to former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company before it bolted for Rhode Island because his administration decided it was not a good investment. (AP, 5/31/12)
Wiretapping probe hits drug group in Mass., RI
A wiretap investigation that began in southeastern Massachusetts and spilled over into neighboring Rhode Island has led to the arrest of 23 people and helped police seize 2.3 pounds of heroin and 67 illegal firearms that include powerful assault rifles. (AP, 5/31/12)
RI panel for interpreters for seeks members
Rhode Island health officials are looking for candidates to serve on a board that licenses people trained to interpret or transliterate for the deaf. (AP, 5/31/12)
RI man accused of murder while free on bail
A Providence man has been indicted on charges that he killed a man in 2010 while free on bail for allegedly killing his girlfriend. (AP, 5/31/12)
Providence Biltmore sold for $16 million
A Boston-based real estate firm has closed on its $16 million purchase of the Providence Biltmore hotel. (AP, 5/31/12)
APNewsBreak: Chief of tribal police dept. resigns
The chief of police for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut has resigned amid questions about his department's ability to take on a larger role as planned inside the tribe's Foxwoods Resort Casino. (Associated Press, 5/31/12)
URI hires lawyer for sport institute matters
The University of Rhode Island has hired a Providence attorney to represent the school in any legal matters associated with a nonprofit sport institute facing a police investigation. (AP, 5/31/12)
RI governor taps 3 for economic development board
Gov. Lincoln Chafee has nominated three people for the state's Economic Development Corp. board to replace members who recently resigned following questions about state support of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video game company. (Associated Press, 5/31/12)
Downed trees blamed for most outages in Oct. storm
Downed trees rather than transmission system problems were largely to blame for widespread power outages during a freak October snowstorm in the Northeast last year, a report by federal regulators and a utility group said Thursday. (Associated Press, 5/31/12)
Man surrenders after police standoff in Cranston
Residents have returned to a Cranston neighborhood after authorities say a military veteran barricaded himself inside a home with firearms and Molotov cocktails. (AP, 5/31/12)
Reputed mob drug ring leader enters guilty plea
A reputed Mafia street boss in New York's Colombo crime family pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with accusations that he led a drug trafficking ring. (Associated Press, 5/31/12)
Police name man injured in Providence shooting
Police have publicly identified a man who was shot in the head at a Providence housing project. (AP, 5/31/12)
Connecticut hospital submits bid in Westerly, RI
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn. has submitted a $69 million bid to purchase Westerly Hospital. (AP, 5/31/12)
Fire at former furniture store labeled suspicious
A fire that destroyed a former discount furniture store in Providence has been labeled suspicious. (AP, 5/31/12)
Woman gets 5 year sentence in RI accident
A Lincoln woman charged with causing an accident that left five children injured has been sentenced to two years in prison and another three in home confinement. (AP, 5/31/12)
Ex-RI union official sentenced to home confinement
A former high-ranking union official has been sentenced in Rhode Island to serve six months of a three-year probation sentence in home confinement for bilking more than $100,000 from smaller labor and employee groups and cheating on his taxes. (AP, 5/31/12)
New RI budget plan would tax taxis, car washes
Rhode Island lawmakers are poised to vote on a new budget proposal that would increase funding for schools while imposing sales taxes on taxi fares, car washes and luxury clothing. (Associated Press, 5/31/12)
Arts endowment awards research grants for 1st time
The National Endowment for the Arts is awarding grants to researchers for the first time to investigate the impact of the arts on different parts of society. (AP, 5/31/12)
RI hires auditor to probe Schilling firm finances
Rhode Island has selected an outside auditor to review the finances of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video game company. (Associated Press, 5/30/12)
Providence, union leaders reach pension deal
The mayor of Providence and the leaders of three city employee unions have struck a deal that would allow the city to suspend automatic cost-of-living pension increases to help it stave off bankruptcy. (Associated Press, 5/30/12)
RI hires auditor to probe 38 Studios' finances
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) says the state has selected an auditor to review the finances of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video game company. (AP, 5/30/12)
RI Senate passes prison credit restrictions
The Rhode Island Senate has voted to prevent murderers, child molesters and other violent offenders from leaving prison early for good behavior. (AP, 5/30/12)
RI tells utilities to fix cause of dog's death
Rhode Island lawmakers have voted to require the state's main electric utility to check for so-called "stray voltage" following the death of a dog that stepped on an electrified manhole cover in Providence. (AP, 5/30/12)
US Navy to hold public meeting in Providence
The U.S. Navy is holding a public meeting in Providence to discuss the potential environmental effects associated with training and testing activities it conducts along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. (AP, 5/30/12)
Lincoln officer to fight termination
A Lincoln police officer convicted of kicking a handcuffed woman in the head has decided to fight to keep his job. (AP, 5/30/12)
Physician's assistant has license suspended in RI
Rhode Island health officials have suspended the license of a physician's assistant who was convicted of taking kickbacks from a drug manufacturer. (AP, 5/30/12)
Shooting in Pawtucket leaves 4 people injured
Four people have been wounded in a shooting near a playground in Pawtucket. Police tell WJAR-TV ( http://bit.ly/KrCBAy ) the shots were fired at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at a group of people standing on a driveway on John Street. (AP, 5/30/12)
Physician's assistant has license suspended in RI
Rhode Island health officials have suspended the license of a physician's assistant who was convicted of taking kickbacks from a drug manufacturer. (AP, 5/30/12)
Ferry service to link Block Island, Fall River
Massachusetts is expected to get its own ferry service to Block Island. Fall River Mayor William Flanagan has scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m Wednesday to announce the start of a ferry that will run from that city's State Pier to the island. (AP, 5/30/12)
Inmate in RI legal tug-of-war pleads not guilty
An inmate at the center of a legal fight between Gov. Lincoln Chafee and federal prosecutors was turned over to federal authorities on Wednesday, but the battle over who gets to prosecute him on fatal robbery charges isn't over. (Associated Press, 5/30/12)