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Updated 5 juveniles injured in Portsmouth crash

Fire officials tell Eyewitness News the crash happened on Middle Road around just after 9 p.m. Saturday night.
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Pope on sex abuse: 'We showed no care for the little ones'

Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the pain suffered by victims and said lay Catholics must be involved in the effort to root out abuse and cover-up.
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Spanish police shoot man dead in suspected terror attack New

The suspect repeatedly pressed the buzzer to be let in at around 5.45 a.m. and spoke with officers inside over an intercom. After they decided to let him in, he pulled out "a large knife" and lunged at officers, according to Comes.
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Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey; no one hurt

There were no casualties and no claim of responsibility for the fleeting attack, in which three of the six bullets that were fired hit the embassy gate and a reinforced window.
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White House drug czar to be in Conn. Monday, following overdose epidemic

Monday afternoon's meeting is a direct response to those overdoses on August 14.
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A voters' guide to the City Council race in Ward 9

Where Councilwoman Carmen Castillo and Hector Jose stand on Providence's key issues.
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Ex-Rep. Carnevale pleads no contest to perjury

Carnevale, 56, was indicted last year on three felony counts of perjury and one misdemeanor charge of filing a false document after a Target 12 investigation.

A voters' guide to the City Council race in Ward 9

Where Councilwoman Carmen Castillo and Hector Jose stand on Providence's key issues.

Nesi's Notes: Aug. 18

Your weekly briefing on RI politics and more.

Warning issued for million dollar insurance policies from Providence company

Administrator and company are familiar to Rhode Island and other regulators.

City Council was kept in dark about DOJ probe of Providence schools

The City Council didn't learn about the investigation until last week.

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Kent County YMCA hosts Aquatic Safety Day 17 hours ago

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 14.
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State Police add patrols to look for drunk drivers 23 hours ago

The head of the Rhode Island State Police says troopers will be "aggressively enforcing" laws against driving under the influence as summer winds down.
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Providence Fire Department awarded nearly $1M federal grant 1 day ago

The Providence Fire Department has been awarded nearly $1 million for training and equipment.
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Inmate runs crack cocaine operation from inside prison 1 day ago

A Rhode Island inmate has been running a crack cocaine distribution ring from inside prison.
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Cooler, Less Humid End to Weekend 1 day ago

Temperatures and humidity will be much lower Sunday.
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Red Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled list 1 day ago

Boston returned the ace lefty to the 10-day disabled list Saturday after just one healthy start. He was already on the DL earlier this month with what the team called mild shoulder inflammation.
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Dr. Brad Wetherbee said it's possible the shark sightings are increasing because the seal population is also increasing.

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