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Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths
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Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths

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Teen Charged with Murder in Death of Maine Paddleboarder
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Teen Charged with Murder in Death of Maine Paddleboarder

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Stellantis expects $2.7 billion first half loss as restructuring costs, US tariffs bite
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Stellantis expects $2.7 billion first half loss as restructuring costs, US tariffs bite

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In Wake of Deadly Fall River Fire, Firefighters Decry Lack of Resources

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Harvard is hoping court rules Trump administration’s $2.6B research cuts were illegal

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Harvard University will appear in federal court Monday to make the case that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion from the storied college — a pivotal moment in its battle against the federal government.Harvard · United StatesSee the Story

More than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage recalled after customers find plastic in food

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Man accused of robbing smoke shop at knifepoint

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DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Police have arrested a Woonsocket man accused of robbing a Dartmouth smoke shop at knifepoint last week. Muhammad Sheikh, 40, is facing numerous charges, including armed robbery, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to commit a crime, malicious destruction of property and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Officers were called to the King Smoke Shop on State Road Friday evening to…Dartmouth, Massachusetts · DartmouthRead Article

RI nurse charged with DUI, accused of drinking on the job

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GLOCESTER, R.I. (WPRI) — A registered nurse's license to practice was suspended following an arrest last month for allegedly drunk driving after leaving work, Target 12 has learned. Sherry McCaffrey, 59, of Rehoboth, was arrested on June 26 in Glocester after she was spotted driving down Putnam Pike at a low rate of speed just after 9:30 p.m., according to a police report obtained by Target 12. McCaffrey was taken into custody and charged with D…Glocester · GlocesterRead Article

Community Focus: RI Foundation's David Cicilline

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO David Cicilline joined 12 News at 4 on Monday to discuss how $6 million in grant funding will benefit nonprofits across the state, including health clinics, after-school programs and food pantries. Cicilline said the funding is part of the foundation's new five-year action plan aimed at strengthening nonprofit organizations and addressing key community priorities. A significant …Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceRead Article

Johnston hires new superintendent of schools

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The chief of staff for Providence Public Schools is taking his talents to another district. Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. told 12 News on Monday that Scott Sutherland has been selected to lead the town's schools. Prior to being named chief of staff in 2022, Sutherland served as the principal of several Providence schools, including Hope, Mount Pleasant and Central high schools and Gilbert Stuart Middle School. He suc…Johnston, Rhode Island · JohnstonRead Article

Stephen Ceseretti, longtime Hendricken basketball coach, dies at 82

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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Stephen Ceseretti, who coached boys' basketball and baseball at Bishop Hendricken High School from 1984 to 2000, has died at the age of 82. In an obituary, his family described him as "a well-respected leader, mentor, and role model" for students and other coaches alike. "Most of all," the family added, "he was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and loving Papa." According to the Cranston Herald, Ceseretti helped…Basketball · CranstonSee the Story

Man convicted in brutal Warwick stabbing denied parole

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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Westport man convicted of brutally stabbing a teenager at a Warwick pharmacy eight years ago will remain behind bars. The Rhode Island Parole Board voted unanimously to deny 50-year-old Jacob Gallant's request for parole Monday. Gallant was arrested after he stabbed Alyssa Garcia more than two dozen times while she was stocking a beverage cooler at the Rite Aid off Warwick Avenue back in March 2017. RELATED: Warwi…Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickRead Article

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