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Obama: Asia sojourn was about jobs
President Obama met with one foreign leader after another, ate at banquets in his honor, and even walked on the Great Wall of China. But...
Canton volleyball team finds inspiration in Molly’s story
One senior captain, outside hitter Allie Jones, left the match with an ankle injury. The other, setter Colleen Healey, was hobbling on her ankle too...
Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
A child is one of two new swine flu deaths
By Stephanie S. Daly, Globe Correspondent State public health officials today announced the deaths of two people from swine flu, including a child under the...
Rhode Island news
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. (Associated Press Writer, 5:29 a.m.)
Kennedy says RI bishop banned him from Communion
Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday. (Associated Press Writer, 5:49 a.m.)
One Jackpot Winner
One of the tickets sold in Oklahoma for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: (AP, 12:29 a.m.)
Rhode Island Wild Money
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Saturday were: 6-13-14-23-32-Extra 12 (AP, 11/21/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Saturday were: 0-0-8-9 (AP, 11/21/09)
Police: RI teen skipped school, robbed bank
Police say a 17-year-old Warwick boy who skipped school to rob a bank has been arrested after leaving fingerprints on the threatening note he passed to the teller. (AP, 11/21/09)
RI "tall ship" to undergo steel, mechanical work
Rhode Island's only Tall Ship will be towed from Newport to Providence next week for steel and mechanical work. (AP, 11/21/09)
RI gov asks for ornaments for Heroes' Tree
Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) and his wife, Suzanne, are asking residents for help decorating a special " Heroes' Tree" at the Statehouse this holiday season. (AP, 11/21/09)
RI lawmaker-elect to fill seat held by late father
A lawmaker-elect from Providence will be sworn in next week to fill a seat that his late father held for 15 years. (AP, 11/21/09)
Volunteers to assemble care packages for RI troops
Volunteers including Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts are assembling holiday care packages for Rhode Island troops stationed overseas. (AP, 11/21/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Friday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 6-7-0-1 (AP, 11/20/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Friday were: 2-6-5-0 (AP, 11/20/09)
Medical examiner testifies in death of RI baby
A state medical examiner says a 6-week-old Newport baby who died earlier this year had bruising on her skull and multiple rib fractures. (AP, 11/20/09)
AP names New England news editor in restructuring
The Associated Press has named Karen Testa, currently the news editor for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as New England news editor as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative's state reports. (AP, 11/20/09)
RI officials to remove split-lane traffic on I-95
Rhode Island transportation officials are temporarily closing a lane of Interstate 95 South. The closure late Friday night into early Saturday morning comes as officials remove a split-lane traffic pattern from the southbound lanes in West Greenwich. (AP, 11/20/09)
Investors sue Fla. lawyer in fraud probe for $100M
Investors claiming they were fleeced by a high-profile South Florida attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit Friday contending that the lawyer orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme with the help of a Canadian bank's U.S. subsidiary and several accomplices. (AP Legal Affairs Writer, 11/20/09)
More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. (AP Economics Writer, 11/20/09)
Mass. Mid-Day Numbers
The winning numbers drawn Friday in "The Numbers Game" mid-day draw were: 2-4-3-7 (AP, 11/20/09)
Fiancee of actor's brother testifies in RI lawsuit
A witness says the late brother of the actor James Woods was not seen by a doctor until an hour after he came to the Kent Hospital emergency room complaining of a sore throat. (AP, 11/20/09)
Brown, IBM open most powerful supercomputer in RI
Brown University and IBM have opened a multimillion-dollar supercomputer that is the most powerful in the state. (AP, 11/20/09)
RI woman pleads no contest to thefts
A Rhode Island woman has pleaded no contest to charges that she stole more than $500,000 from two former employers, including a local charity. (AP, 11/20/09)
RI man files complaint over Taser incident
A North Providence man who claims a Newport police officer shot him with a stun gun has filed a notice of intent to sue the city. (AP, 11/20/09)
RI unemployment dips to 12.9 pct, jobs still down
A 12.9 percent unemployment rate in Rhode Island in October was again third worst in the nation, even after falling for the first time in nearly three years, according to numbers released Friday. (AP, 11/20/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Thursday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 3-2-6-3 (AP, 11/19/09)
Rhode Island Wild Money
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Thursday were: 3-5-11-29-30-Extra 31 (AP, 11/19/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Thursday were: 5-5-0-2 (AP, 11/19/09)
Court: RI judge made right call in smoke shop case
A federal appeals court says a Rhode Island judge was correct to order a new trial for a state trooper who was ultimately cleared of using excessive force during a raid on a tribal smoke shop. (AP, 11/19/09)
RI chief judge says no for now to private judging
The chief justice of Rhode Island's Supreme Court says he's not planning to implement a law that would allow retired judges to be hired to hear cases in private. (AP, 11/19/09)
RI woman testifies in hearing about baby's death
The mother of a 6-week-old baby who died in January says her boyfriend initially said the child had fallen from the couch, but then changed his story. (AP, 11/19/09)
Breakdown by state of New Engalnd worker deaths
State-by-state highlights of report on New England workplace fatalities from the U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics. (AP, 11/19/09)
RI eliminates mandatory minimum drug sentences
A new law eliminating mandatory minimum drug sentences in Rhode Island has taken effect without the governor's signature. (AP, 11/19/09)
Study abroad? College students drop, rethink plans
Economic reality and money problems may be cooling the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to study abroad, just two years after students' interest in foreign study was at an all-time high. (Associated Press Writer, 11/19/09)
Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge
A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots. (AP, 11/19/09)
TF Green says some delays expected Thursday
The air traffic equipment failure that has delayed flights around the country is also expected to cause some delays at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. (AP, 11/19/09)
Cops investigate missing hard drives in Woonsocket
Police are investigating the disappearance of two hard drives from Woonsocket City Hall. The missing drives were first reported Wednesday by WPRI-TV. (AP, 11/19/09)
Feds report fewer workplace deaths in New England
New England recorded fewer work-related deaths last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday, a trend that could be at least partly attributable to the economic downturn. (Associated Press Writer, 11/19/09)
RI poet honored with national book award
A Providence poet has won a National Book Award for his work. Keith Waldrop, who lives in Providence and has taught at Brown for more than 40 years, was recognized at a New York awards ceremony Wednesday night for his "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy." The phone rang unanswered at his office Thursday. (AP, 11/19/09)
Woman charged in theft from school lunch program
Authorities say a Rhode Island woman's gambling debts led her to embezzle almost $335,000 from the company that runs East Lyme's school lunch program. (AP, 11/19/09)
RI panel discusses state's marijuana laws
A Senate panel created to consider Rhode Island's marijuana laws has met for the first time. (AP, 11/19/09)
RI utility rejects wind power offer
Power company National Grid has again rejected a proposal to buy clean power from a planned wind farm off the coast on Block Island. (AP, 11/19/09)
No Jackpot Winner
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: (AP, 11/19/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 2-2-2-0 (AP, 11/18/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Wednesday were: 8-6-9-4 (AP, 11/18/09)
RI couple sentenced to prison for tax evasion
A Rhode Island couple has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion. Albert Martin was sentenced in federal court in Providence on Wednesday to four years and three months in prison. His wife, Lorraine, received a sentence of one year and a day. (AP, 11/18/09)
Ex-crewmen: Company wouldn't rename targeted ship
The company that owns the Maersk Alabama, a freighter targeted by pirates twice in seven months, did not heed a request to rename, repaint or reroute the ship after the first attack off the coast of Africa in the spring, former crew members say. (Associated Press Writer, 11/18/09)
Northeast states granted green jobs funding
Vermont and seven other states will share nearly $4 million in economic stimulus funding to support a green jobs program. (AP, 11/18/09)
Bait shortages feared after herring catch cut back
New England lobstermen are bracing for potential bait shortages next summer after fishery managers voted to slash the amount of herring that can be caught next year. (AP, 11/18/09)