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National Politics
Politics
RI human services department to lay off about 70
Rhode Island’s human services department plans to lay off about 70 employees
Trump rebukes racism claims as Clinton warns of radicalism
Clinton warned that Trump has “built his campaign on prejudice and paranoia,” which is “taking hate groups mainstream.”
Clinton defends foundation, says it has been transparent
“My work as secretary of state was not influenced by any outside forces. I made policies based on what I thought was right,” Clinton said.
Local News
WATCH: Gene Valicenti talks with Miss Rhode Island Shruti Nagarajan
Gene Valicenti talks with Miss Rhode Island Shruti Nagarajan at WPRO, August 25, 2016.
RI human services department to lay off about 70
Rhode Island’s human services department plans to lay off about 70 employees
First completed building on Providence’s I-195 land opening
Johnson and Wales University is set to open the first completed building on the acres of downtown Providence land made available by moving Interstate 195.
Brown: School will comply with grad student union ruling
The university will support graduate students as they consider whether to form a union and bargain collectively.
Rhode Island school test scores improve, but growing gap
Fewer than 22 percent of black and Latino students scored proficient in English, compared to a statewide average of almost 38 percent.
Arts & Events
“Sister Act” ends Theatre by the Sea’s season on a high note
“Sister Act” runs through Sept. 4 at Theatre By the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck. Tickets range from $47 to $67 and may be obtained by calling (401) 782-8587 or by visiting theatrebythesea.com
Avenue Q is the Show to See This Summer
“Avenue Q” runs through Aug. 21 at Ocean State Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets range between $39 and $59 and may be obtained by calling (401) 921-6800, or visiting oceanstatetheatre.org.
WATCH: Rhode Island in the 1940’s
Check out this newsreel overview of the State of Rhode Island from the World War II era. See what you can recognize from this bygone era.
PHOTOS: Newport Jazz Festival 2016
WPRO’s Steve Klamkin got some great shots from this weekend’s Newport Jazz Festival.
Lifestyle
WATCH: Gene Valicenti talks with Miss Rhode Island Shruti Nagarajan
Gene Valicenti talks with Miss Rhode Island Shruti Nagarajan at WPRO, August 25, 2016.
“Sister Act” ends Theatre by the Sea’s season on a high note
“Sister Act” runs through Sept. 4 at Theatre By the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck. Tickets range from $47 to $67 and may be obtained by calling (401) 782-8587 or by visiting theatrebythesea.com
WATCH: Newport by air in super high definition
Check out this super hi-def drone footage of Newport courtesy of BlueMantleMedia and BlankByDrone.com.
Lawmakers demand information on EpiPen price increase
EpiPens are used to ward off potentially fatal allergic reactions, and the price has surged in recent years. A two-dose package cost less than $60 nine years ago. The cost is now closer to $400.
Ex-Fox News host Andrea Tantaros files lawsuit against Ailes, others
“Fox News masquerades as a defender of traditional family values, but behind the scenes, it operates like a sex-fueled, Playboy Mansion-like cult, steeped in intimidation, indecency and misogyny,” Tantaros charges in the suit.
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