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US May 4, 2016

Researchers say they're closing in on Captain Cook's ship

Researchers believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.

US May 3, 2016

Rhode Island police investigate decades-old sex abuse allegations at St. George's prep school

Police are investigating decades-old sexual abuse allegations at a prestigious Rhode Island boarding school.

First Amendment May 3, 2016

Judge tosses complaint from pot-smoking Rhode Island church after fine

A federal judge has dismissed a complaint filed by members of a church who say the government interfered with their marijuana-related religious activity.

US May 3, 2016

Descendant of slave trader to head plan for slave trade museum in closed Providence cathedral

A direct descendant of a prominent slave trader has been named to lead the creation of a slave trade museum in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island's now-closed Providence cathedral.

Endangered Species May 2, 2016

Elephants perform with Ringling Bros. circus for final time

The curtain fell a final time for elephants performing at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as the circus ended a practice that enthralled audiences for two centuries but became caught between animal rights activists' concerns and Americans' shifting views.

Presidential Primaries April 28, 2016

Trump completes 5-state sweep; Clinton beats Sanders in most Super Tuesday III contests

Donald Trump completed a five-state sweep in Tuesday’s Republican presidential primaries, strengthening his shot at avoiding a contested convention – while Hillary Clinton scored convincing victories but was denied the same bragging rights of a primary sweep by a surprise Bernie Sanders win in Rhode Island.

Democrats April 27, 2016

Sanders wins island where ferry shipped emergency ballots

Bernie Sanders can thank a patient ferry captain for helping to cement his Democratic presidential primary victory in the sleepy resort community of Block Island.

Sex Crimes April 23, 2016

Elite boarding school cancels 'healing' event on sex abuse

An elite New England boarding school where dozens of alumni have reported sexual abuse is canceling a gathering it billed as a "healing" event to address sexual abuse after many victims objected.

Rhode Island April 22, 2016

Rhode Island woman, 21, found dead in woods after weeklong search

A Rhode Island woman who disappeared last week was found dead in the woods not far from her home, police announced Friday.

Drugs April 20, 2016

Police find over 300 pounds of marijuana in Philadelphia man's van

Police say a Philadelphia man has been found with 317 pounds of marijuana in his minivan during a traffic stop in Rhode Island.

Drugs April 20, 2016

Man who sold deadly diet drug on eBay to plead guilty

A man who sold an illegal diet drug on eBay to a Rhode Island resident who later died is scheduled to plead guilty to a misdemeanor in a California federal court.