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Saving Superman: Is there a plan?

WEDNESDAY AT 5 // Standing tall in the Providence skyline is the Superman building. But for more than five years, the building sat empty, decaying in the heart of downtown.
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Updated Americans, Canadians are warned: Don't eat romaine lettuce

The lettuce is linked to a new E. coli outbreak, which has reportedly sickened 32 people in 11 states and 18 people in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
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West Bay

Updated Former RI first lady laid to rest

A funeral mass for Sue Carcieri was held Tuesday morning at Our Lady of Mercy Church in East Greenwich.
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Updated 24 arrested after state flags nearly $50K worth of food stamp fraud

The investigation led to the arrest of 24 people this morning for charges related to fraudulently obtaining public assistance and food stamps.
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Providence

Updated Calling all dogs: Festival Ballet Providence holds casting call for 'The Nutcracker'

The ballet's current acting dog "Archie" has been featured in more than 125 performances over the last 19 years, and now he's retiring.
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Travel

Updated AAA: Battery issues will rise when temps drop this Thanksgiving

The record cold temperatures are expected to begin Wednesday and last through Friday, and AAA Northeast is urging motorists to make sure their car is prepared for the weather.
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Updated Where things stand on the push to legalize marijuana in RI

A legislative commission missed its deadline to issue a report on the impacts of legal marijuana in Rhode Island, so it was pushed back to 2019.

Bitterly divided Providence City Council limps toward finish line of term

An in-depth look at how the all-Democratic City Council fell apart.

The sordid trail of an accused con man named Crook

Crook is accused of conning a Pawtucket resident, a local attorney, a Florida car dealership and even state police in a matter of months.

Mayor Elorza seeks design approval, other commitments for 46-story Hope Point Tower

The mayor's proposal stops short of seeking a commitment to affordable housing.

Terminated firefighter accused of deleting vital fire alarm data

The data served as a blueprint for the alarm systems in town-owned and commercial buildings.

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Record cold expected for Thanksgiving 1 hour ago

Those people going to the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York will need to be dressing in layers on Thursday.
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Analyst: Hospital shooting was different from other 'active shooter' cases 56 mins ago

Distinctions include a specific individual targeted in the attack compared to casting a wide net.
US and World
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Providence graduates 73 new firefighters from training academy 2 hours ago

The city said the 52nd class of the academy includes a young woman whose father, grandfather and uncle all served as Providence firefighters before her.
Providence
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Boy honored for raising $5k for veterans 4 hours ago

Zachary Gosselin was honored by Pawtucket Mayor Mayor Donald R. Grebien for his work in partnership with the Pawtucket Red Sox to raise money for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.
Blackstone Valley
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Suit: Bank fires worker over comment because she's white 4 hours ago

"We believe that she was targeted because she is white, and that she would not have been fired if she was not white," said Vincent Colianni, her attorney.
US and World
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Gov. Raimondo 'remains open' to legal pot in RI 4 hours ago

Last year, Raimondo proposed expanding the number of licenses for medical pot shops, to generate more revenue. Instead, the legislature increased the fee medical marijuana dispensaries pay.
Politics
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Conn. gov-elect stands by truck-only tolls 4 hours ago

That study estimates electronic tolling gantries would be installed every 6.6 miles. Connecticut commuters would receive various discounts.
Connecticut

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The sordid trail of an accused con man named Crook

Crook is accused of conning a Pawtucket resident, a local attorney, a Florida car dealership and even state police in a matter of months.

Fallen hero's legacy one step closer to living on forever in his hometown

It's been nearly 15 years since U.S. Army Captain Matthew August died while serving our country. Now, his legacy is one step closer to living on forever in his hometown of North Kingstown.