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Stardom for pug who eats 100 rocks

Harley the pug, is in the running to win the most unusual pet health-insurance claim, after eating 100 rocks.

Woman: Pinky cut off over $80 debt

An Albuquerque woman claims she was kidnapped and beaten over an $80 debt.

UMASS law student fugitive from TX

A UMASS Dartmouth law student wanted as a fugitive out of Texas is now in police custody.

Driver: Ice chunk smashed my windshield

A falling chunk of ice smashed into the windshield of a traveling car sending the driver to the hospital and leaving the car unable to be driven.

Icicle smashes windshield, driver hurt

A falling icicle smashes into the windshield of a traveling car sending the driver to the hospital and leaving the car unable to be driven.

Teacher's sexting messages revealed

The Target 12 Investigators have uncovered new information on the North Smithfield High School teacher accused of sexting students.

Dad back from Iraq, finally meets baby

The homecoming for a Fall River sailor just home from a nine-month deployment in Iraq was especially sweet at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.
 

RI Hospital study finds shocking trend

A new study at Rhode Island Hospital has uncovered a disturbing and expensive trend.

URI bans stimulant-enhanced booze

The President of the University of Rhode Island has forbidden stimulant-enhanced alcoholic beverages from campus.

Comet catches eye of RI sky gazers

Brown University astronomers are studying a comet which is passing close to Earth this week.
 

Forceps found in RIH patient's belly

Eyewitness News has confirmed a new surgical error at Rhode Island Hospital where a pair of forceps were discovered inside a patient's body approximately three

RI Hospital fined for drill bit mishap

The Rhode Island Department of Health Tuesday slapped Rhode Island Hospital with a massive fine after a broken drill bit was left inside the patient's head.

Probe underway into Fall River HAZMAT

An investigation is underway into a HAZMAT incident inside a Walnut Street home in Fall River.

34 treated for alcohol poisoning at URI

Nearly three dozen students who attendended a rap concert at the University of Rhode Island Tuesday night needed treatment for alcohol-related issues, the school confirmed.

Piece of drill bit left in patient

Eyewitness News has learned the Rhode Island Department of Health has opened an investigation after a piece of a surgical drill bit was left inside a patient's

Commuter rail coming to Warwick

After years of planning, it looks like commuter rail service will carry passengers from Warwick, RI into Boston.

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