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Newport obsessed over the Vanderbilts. But its Black leaders thrived long before the Gilded Age.
Dating back to even pre-revolutionary years, Newport was home to entrepreneurs, political pioneers and philanthropists from across the African diaspora.
Posted inLocal, New England News Collaborative
After more than a century, women take a formal role in New Bedford’s massive Madeiran Feast
New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a cultural festival with religious roots, is billed as the largest Portuguese feast in the world. It’s more than a century old, but this year, behind the scenes, something very big is changing. For the first time — and under threat of a lawsuit — women have been allowed to join the Feast Committee.
Posted inEnvironment, Health, Local
Providence’s port community punches back against pollution
A band of activists has taken matters into their own hands, forging alliances and even going door-to-door in an effort to move the needle on health outcomes.
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Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate
Sen. Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base — yet could alienate a broader audience needed to win in November.
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Judge Cannon dismisses Trump documents case
She cited the manner in which special counsel Jack Smith was appointed to investigate the former president’s handling of classified documents.
Posted inStories
Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Biden called to “lower the temperature” in politics in remarks Sunday after the former president was shot at during a political rally.
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The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family
Who was Corey Comperatore, the man killed in the assassination attempt at this weekend’s Trump rally in Pennsylvania?
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What we know about the alleged Trump shooter
A picture of the 20-year-old alleged shooter from Bethel Park, Pa., is still emerging.
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The Secret Service is investigating how the man who shot Trump got as close as he did
The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple times from an elevated position outside of the rally venue, about 150 yards from where Trump was speaking.
