Warren FD collects goods for OK effort

While many Southern New Englanders are wondering how to help following the Oklahoma tornado, the Warren Fire Department is starting to collect goods for the recovery effort.

• Storms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup
• Oklahoma Tornado: How to Help

Obama: Congress briefed on…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says his administration informs Congress about every drone strike America orders.

Judge denies killer's retrial appeal

Charles Pona, accused of organizing the murder of a teenage girl, had his appeal for a retrial denied in RI Supreme Court.

• RI Supreme Court hears Pona appeal
• Pona guilty, conspiring to kill witness
• Pona sentenced to life in prison

Taveras opposes NECAP grad requirement

With officials mulling a contract renewal for Education Commissioner Deborah Gist, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is again questioning a high school graduation mandate that ties a diploma to the state’s standardized test.

• Taveras opposes NECAP grad requirement