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US & Canada · Uvalde19 children and two teachers were killed in Tuesday's shooting. Authorities say the 18-year-old shooter is also dead. All victims were in the same fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. That's about 85 miles west of San Antonio.See the Story
Official: All those killed at Texas school were in 1 room
60% Center coverage: 115 sources
US & CanadaJaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals. The Celtics outscored Miami 32-16 in the third quarter, holding the Heat to 17% shooting in that period. Game 6 is in Boston on Friday night.See the Story
Celtics control Heat in second half, now 1 win away from NBA Finals
39% Left coverage: 23 sources
Missing 23-year-old woman sought by LaSalle police
68% Center coverage: 16 sources
Police investigating fatal crash on Dugald Road
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
US & CanadaThe Boston Pops will return to the Hatch Memorial Shell stage on the Esplanade in 2022. It will be the first time that's happened in three years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pops held their July 4 concert at Tanglewood in the Berkshires last year because of planning constraints.See the Story
Boston Pops July Fourth show returning for 1st time in 3 years
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
White House · Rhode IslandThe first federally-supported COVID-19 "test to treat" site has been launched in Rhode Island. The site, located at a healthcare facility in Providence, immediately treats people who test positive with medical evaluations and oral antivirals. The White House said in its announcement on Thursday that it will also deploy personnel to several state-run sites in Minnesota.See the Story
White House launches first federally supported 'test to treat' COVID-19 site in R.I.
50% Center coverage: 6 sources
SpeciesA red wolf pup was born on May 5 at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. Six-year-old Brave, the mother, has been observed carefully tending her little one. Only 15-20 wolves remain in the wild and they are all located in North Carolina. Red wolves were listed as extinct by 1980.See the Story
Red wolf pup born at Roger Williams Park Zoo
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
US & CanadaJimmy Butler scores 47 points, Kyle Lowry adds 18 in 111-103 loss to Miami Heat. Game 7 will be Sunday in Miami, where Celtics have won twice in this series. Jayson Tatum had 30 points for Celtics, Derrick White had 22 off the bench. Celtics, turnover-prone at their worst moments, threw it away 18 times in loss.See the Story
Celtics fall to Heat, headed to Miami for Game 7
100% Right coverage: 2 sources
TravelConnecticut State Police expect a greater number of cars to be on the roads and highways as people gather with family and friends. Troopers from 11 police barracks are back in full force boosting patrols and DUI checkpoints reminding people to buckle up, obey speed limits, don't follow too close, and never drink and drive.See the Story
Troopers set up DUI checkpoints ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
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100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Newport, Rhode Island · NewportSee the Story
RIPTA to announce free Newport bus service
Coverage: 2 sources
Weapons · ProvidenceSee the Story
Unfounded threat delays dismissal at Providence middle school
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · Rhode IslandSee the Story
Rhode Island governor to sign measure legalizing marijuana
69% Center coverage: 16 sources
Business · New YorkSee the Story
AAA Says Gas Prices Won't Deter Travelers This Memorial Day Weekend
67% Center coverage: 77 sources
Memorial DaySee the Story
Providence Public Schools makes mask-wearing optional again
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
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