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'Put this to a vote': R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - "It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators," Senator McKenney said of a resolution seeking court advice. "It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action."24 minutes ago
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation -- Jerome Powell's success at protecting the central bank from day-to-day politics will be a key part of his legacy.12 minutes ago
Trump departs China summit, says he hasn't decided if arm sales package to Taiwan can progress -- Following the trip, President Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward.1 hour ago
Summer Arts Guide - Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center - The composer's Symphony No. 15, about the fragility of Democracy, will premiere at Tanglewood in July.2 hours ago
The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies4 hours ago
In Trump's second term, the homage is expected, encouraged, and at times, demanded2 hours ago
Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud18 hours ago
A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.14 hours ago
Upset over cuts, some Boston city councilors weigh rejecting Wu's budget plan to push for higher spending -- Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter Thursday that she will not bow to pressure to increase the bottom line in her spending proposal to restore cuts.15 hours ago
RI POLITICS - New R.I. House speaker's first big move: pushing to create an inspector general's office - Chris Blazejewski cited high-profile state failures, along with belt-tightening from federal cuts, as reasons to create an inspector general's office now.12 minutes ago
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Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering3 hours ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say4 hours ago
Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana. See how the day unfolded.4 hours ago
Democrats debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements4 hours ago
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out9 hours ago
A top US commander dismisses reports of civilian deaths in Iran9 hours ago
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions10 hours ago
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers12 hours ago