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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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West Bay

Former RI first lady being 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 Analyst: Hospital shooting was different from other 'active shooter' cases

Distinctions include a specific individual targeted in the attack compared to casting a wide net.
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Providence
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Updated Providence graduates 73 new firefighters from training academy

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.
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Blackstone Valley
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Boy honored for raising $5k for veterans

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.
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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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Suit: Bank fires worker over comment because she's white 2 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 2 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.
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Conn. gov-elect stands by truck-only tolls 2 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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Unsettled weather for travelers Tuesday 6 hours ago

From rain in southern New England to snow in Northern New England, Mother Nature is slowing travel in the northeast
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Crossroads receiving $5M from Amazon's Jeff Bezos 2 hours ago

Crossroads is one of 24 nationwide recipients of the 2018 Bezos Day 1 annual leadership awards - an honor that comes with $5 million grant.
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Crowds line up outside 1st Mass. pot shops 40 mins ago

The long wait for recreational marijuana sales to begin in Massachusetts is almost over with the first commercial pot shops set to open on Tuesday.
Massachusetts
T.F. Green travelers face busiest travel day of the year 2 hours ago

AAA Northeast says that this year, air travel is becoming increasingly popular due to a better economy and more disposable income.
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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.