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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Rhode Island</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>RI selects Chevron as developer of wind turbine project in Narragansett</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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RI picks Chevron for town wind turbine project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has selected Chevron Energy Solutions to develop and maintain several wind turbines in the coastal town of Narragansett.
Chevron beat out three other firms seeking the project and is not seeking any money from the state or the town for its proposal. The exact ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-selects-chevron-as-developer-of-wind-turbine-project-in-narragansett-247358/">RI selects Chevron as developer of wind turbine project in Narragansett</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ACLU challenges RI school systems &#8220;pay-to-play&#8221; mandate for student athletes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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ACLU contests RI school&#8217;s pay-to-play sports edict

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A civil liberties group is challenging a North Smithfield school system policy that charges students a fee to play sports.
The Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday it had filed an administrative complaint with the state education department.
It says the policy, which .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/aclu-challenges-ri-school-systems-pay-to-play-mandate-for-student-athletes-247283/">Original article &nbsp;: ACLU challenges RI school systems &#8220;pay-to-play&#8221; mandate for student athletes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Millions of people snowed in by East Coast storm over the weekend slog back to work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Neumeister</dc:creator>
		
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Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work _ slowly

NEW YORK — Millions of East Coast commuters returned to work Monday over slick roads and icy sidewalks after a weekend winter storm dropped record snowfall, interrupted holiday shopping and stranded travelers.
The storm crept up the coast on Saturday and Sunday, walloping states from the mid-Atlantic to New ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/millions-of-people-snowed-in-by-east-coast-storm-over-the-weekend-slog-back-to-work-246745/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Millions of people snowed in by East Coast storm over the weekend slog back to work</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI police officer charged with assault after video allegedly shows him kicking cuffed woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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RI officer charged with assault on cuffed woman

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island police officer was indicted Friday on charges that he kicked a handcuffed woman in the head after removing her from a slot parlor for disorderly conduct, authorities said.
Edward Krawetz, 40, has been suspended without pay from the Lincoln Police Department and also .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-police-officer-charged-with-assault-after-video-allegedly-shows-him-kicking-cuffed-woman-246192/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: RI police officer charged with assault after video allegedly shows him kicking cuffed woman</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FBI investigates after RI cop is accused of beating suspect in attack caught on video</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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FBI investigating after video shows RI cop beating

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The FBI is investigating Providence police after an officer was caught on videotape beating a restrained suspect, a spokesman for the attorney general&#8217;s office said Thursday.
A separate probe by the attorney general into the Oct. 20 arrest of Luis Mendonca will continue as the FBI .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fbi-investigates-after-ri-cop-is-accused-of-beating-suspect-in-attack-caught-on-video-245785/">FBI investigates after RI cop is accused of beating suspect in attack caught on video</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Providence, RI, police officers shot during drug raid released from hospital; man arrested</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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3 RI cops shot in drug raid released from hospital

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three Providence police officers who were shot and wounded during a drug raid have been released from the hospital.
Chief Dean Esserman says the officers were clothes identifying them as Providence police when they forced their way inside a West End apartment Monday night .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/3-providence-ri-police-officers-shot-during-drug-raid-released-from-hospital-man-arrested-244381/">Original source &nbsp;: 3 Providence, RI, police officers shot during drug raid released from hospital; man arrested</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Providence detectives shot, wounded while conducting drug raid in Rhode Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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3 Rhode Island detectives shot during drug raid

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three Providence, R.I., police detectives have been shot and wounded during a drug raid.
Detective Charles Boranian told The Associated Press on Monday night that the three detectives suffered non-life-threatening injuries. One was shot in the leg, another in the foot and a third was grazed ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/3-providence-detectives-shot-wounded-while-conducting-drug-raid-in-rhode-island-244042/">Read more : 3 Providence detectives shot, wounded while conducting drug raid in Rhode Island</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New book on Newport peeks into the mansions of the rich and glamorous, excesses and all</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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New book chronicles Newport&#8217;s rich and glamorous

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new book chronicles the lives of some of Newport&#8217;s richest and most glamorous residents, recounting — in sometimes unflattering detail — their excesses, mannerisms and taste for luxurious living.
Deborah Davis, who wrote &#8220;Gilded: How Newport Became America&#8217;s Richest Resort,&#8221; said she became fascinated by Newport&#8217;s ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-book-on-newport-peeks-into-the-mansions-of-the-rich-and-glamorous-excesses-and-all-243576/">New book on Newport peeks into the mansions of the rich and glamorous, excesses and all</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI cop accused of beating teenager, hiding abuse from FBI</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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RI cop accused of beating teenager
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island police officer was arrested Thursday, accused of brutally beating a teenage boy and then encouraging fellow officers to lie about it to the FBI.

Woonsocket police Officer John H. Douglas pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of violating a person&#8217;s civil rights and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-cop-accused-of-beating-teenager-hiding-abuse-from-fbi-242634/">Read : RI cop accused of beating teenager, hiding abuse from FBI</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>National Grid strikes deal with wind developer for proposed RI offshore wind project</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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National Grid strikes deal with RI wind developer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — National Grid struck a 20-year deal with wind developer Deepwater Wind that will help a small proposed wind project off the coast of Rhode Island move forward, Gov. Don Carcieri announced Wednesday.
The utility agreed to buy power from the wind farm, which is proposed as .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/national-grid-strikes-deal-with-wind-developer-for-proposed-ri-offshore-wind-project-242256/">National Grid strikes deal with wind developer for proposed RI offshore wind project</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Indian Affairs bureau abandons bid for excess Navy property on Aquidneck Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Indian Affairs agency abandons RI Navy land bid

NEWPORT, R.I. — The Bureau of Indian Affairs has abandoned its bid to acquire excess Navy property on Aquidneck (ah-KWID&#8217;-neck) Island on behalf of the Narragansett (nair-ah-GAN&#8217;-set) Indian Tribe.
The bureau said in a letter made public Monday that it was no longer pursuing an application for the property. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/indian-affairs-bureau-abandons-bid-for-excess-navy-property-on-aquidneck-island-241542/">Source &nbsp;: Indian Affairs bureau abandons bid for excess Navy property on Aquidneck Island</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI federal prosecutor pleads not guilty to DUI amid questions about possible special treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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RI federal prosecutor pleads not guilty to DUI

WARWICK, R.I. — A federal prosecutor from Rhode Island has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving after police decided to charge him following questions about whether he was let off the hook because of his connections.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Gerard Sullivan appeared in District Court Friday and was released ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-federal-prosecutor-pleads-not-guilty-to-dui-amid-questions-about-possible-special-treatment-240080/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : RI federal prosecutor pleads not guilty to DUI amid questions about possible special treatment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police in RI investigating whether a federal prosecutor used his position to avoid DUI charge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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RI federal prosecutor refuses breath test in stop

WARWICK, R.I. — Police are investigating whether a high-profile federal prosecutor used his position to get out of a DUI charge after he failed field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer, Warwick police Chief Stephen McCartney said Wednesday.
A lawyer for Assistant U.S. Attorney Gerard Sullivan said his client ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-in-ri-investigating-whether-a-federal-prosecutor-used-his-position-to-avoid-dui-charge-238894/">Police in RI investigating whether a federal prosecutor used his position to avoid DUI charge</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RISD Museum hopes to acquire white marble sarcophagus from city-owned museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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RI museums consider relocating sarcophagus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gina Borromeo is well-versed in ancient artifacts, but one recent question from a museum curator caught her off-guard: &#8220;Do you want a sarcophagus?&#8221;
And not just any sarcophagus. This was a white coffin with marble dating as far back as the 2nd century that depicted followers of the Greek  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/risd-museum-hopes-to-acquire-white-marble-sarcophagus-from-city-owned-museum-237313/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After Kennedy flap, clergy abuse victims say RI bishop not doing enough to protect kids</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-kennedy-flap-clergy-abuse-victims-say-ri-bishop-not-doing-enough-to-protect-kids-235291/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Clergy abuse victims criticize RI bishop
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters said Tuesday that Rhode Island&#8217;s Roman Catholic bishop is not doing enough to protect children from pedophile priests even as he&#8217;s taken on Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy for his stance on abortion rights.

A small group of protesters gathered outside Bishop .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-kennedy-flap-clergy-abuse-victims-say-ri-bishop-not-doing-enough-to-protect-kids-235291/" title="After Kennedy flap, clergy abuse victims say RI bishop not doing enough to protect kids">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: RI teen skipped school, robbed bank and left fingerprints on note full of misspellings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: RI teen skipped school, robbed bank

WARWICK, R.I. — Police say a 17-year-old Warwick boy who skipped school to rob a bank has been arrested after leaving fingerprints on the threatening note he passed to the teller. Warwick police Capt. Sean Collins said the boy handed a note riddled with misspellings to a teller Thursday, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-ri-teen-skipped-school-robbed-bank-and-left-fingerprints-on-note-full-of-misspellings-234763/" title="Police: RI teen skipped school, robbed bank and left fingerprints on note full of misspellings">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Rep. Kennedy says RI bishop has told him not to take communion over pro-choice stance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: Kennedy barred from communion by bishop

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rep. Patrick Kennedy says Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has barred him from receiving communion because of his support of abortion rights.
The Providence Journal reports on its Web site Sunday that Kennedy said in an interview that Tobin issued the order during discussions with the Democratic ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-rep-kennedy-says-ri-bishop-has-told-him-not-to-take-communion-over-pro-choice-stance-234306/" title="Report: Rep. Kennedy says RI bishop has told him not to take communion over pro-choice stance">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rhode Island&#8217;s unemployment rate dips to 12.9 percent in October, but not because of more jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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RI jobless rate dips to 12.9 percent in October

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The unemployment rate in Rhode Island has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, dropping slightly to 12.9 percent in October.
The state Department of Labor and Training said on Friday that the state lost 1,100 jobs last month even as the seasonally .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-islands-unemployment-rate-dips-to-129-percent-in-october-but-not-because-of-more-jobs-233675/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge hears arguments on law allowing stickers to be posted on noisy houses in RI beach town</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Judge hears arguments on RI house sticker law

BRISTOL, R.I. — A lawyer for University of Rhode Island students has asked a judge to strike down a law allowing police in a beach town to place stickers on homes that host loud parties.
The stickers are intended to deter raucous gatherings among students who live off-campus in .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-hears-arguments-on-law-allowing-stickers-to-be-posted-on-noisy-houses-in-ri-beach-town-231372/">Judge hears arguments on law allowing stickers to be posted on noisy houses in RI beach town</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI emergency planner experiences new kind of crisis as rats scamper through Statehouse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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Eek! Rats giving RI Statehouse staffers a scare

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A staffer for Rhode Island&#8217;s governor gets paid to be calm in a crisis, at least until a rat crosses her path.
An exterminator inspected the Statehouse on Monday after several employees reported seeing rodents last week. Among them was Sue Stenhouse, the governor&#8217;s director of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-emergency-planner-experiences-new-kind-of-crisis-as-rats-scamper-through-statehouse-230718/" title="RI emergency planner experiences new kind of crisis as rats scamper through Statehouse">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Liz Claiborne warehouse to move, Rhode Island set to lose 100 jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Rhode Island to lose 100 Liz Claiborne jobs

LINCOLN, R.I. — The union representing workers at Liz Claiborne Inc.&#8217;s warehouse in Lincoln say they&#8217;ve been informed the company is shutting down the facility this spring and moving operations elsewhere.
About 120 people work at the distribution center for the fashion company&#8217;s jewelry division. In a statement, the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/liz-claiborne-warehouse-to-move-rhode-island-set-to-lose-100-jobs-230076/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Liz Claiborne warehouse to move, Rhode Island set to lose 100 jobs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Staunchly anti-gay marriage RI gov says he&#8217;s willing to consider domestic partnership law</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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RI gov opens door to domestic partnerships

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR&#8217;-ee), a gay marriage opponent, has opened the door slightly to the limited recognition of same-sex relationships in Rhode Island.
The Republican governor still opposes gay marriage and said during the 2006 election that he opposed civil unions for same-sex couples.
But after a closed-door ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/staunchly-anti-gay-marriage-ri-gov-says-hes-willing-to-consider-domestic-partnership-law-228724/">Original article on  : Staunchly anti-gay marriage RI gov says he&#8217;s willing to consider domestic partnership law</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Patrick Kennedy clashes with RI bishop at intersection of abortion, health care</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Patrick Kennedy clashes with outspoken RI bishop
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Thomas Tobin, the Roman Catholic bishop of Providence, has made a career out of putting politicians in his crosshairs, but his latest battle over abortion threatens to spiritually exile Rep. Patrick Kennedy, a son of the nation&#8217;s most famous Roman Catholic family.
Their feud over .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rep-patrick-kennedy-clashes-with-ri-bishop-at-intersection-of-abortion-health-care-227330/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Rep. Patrick Kennedy clashes with RI bishop at intersection of abortion, health care</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mother in RI appeals for return of 4-year-old son&#8217;s stolen wheelchair; boy can&#8217;t go to school</title>
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4-year-old RI boy&#8217;s wheelchair stolen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island mother is asking for the person who stole her 4-year-old son&#8217;s wheelchair to return it, no questions asked.

Latarcia Bonds of Providence tells WPRI-TV that every day she brings the $2,800 wheelchair to the sidewalk in front of the family&#8217;s home for her son&#8217;s ride to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mother-in-ri-appeals-for-return-of-4-year-old-sons-stolen-wheelchair-boy-cant-go-to-school-226830/">Original source &nbsp;: Mother in RI appeals for return of 4-year-old son&#8217;s stolen wheelchair; boy can&#8217;t go to school</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pew report says 9 states face budget deficits, economic challenges similar to California&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: 10 states face looming budget disasters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. In Michigan, state officials dealing with the nation&#8217;s highest unemployment rate are slashing spending on schools and health care.
Drastic financial remedies are no longer limited to California, where a historic budget .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pew-report-says-9-states-face-budget-deficits-economic-challenges-similar-to-californias-226032/">Pew report says 9 states face budget deficits, economic challenges similar to California&#8217;s</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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RI expects nearly $200M deficit as economy dives

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Economic woes in Rhode Island could drive the state&#8217;s budget deficit to nearly $200 million, a gap equivalent to about 6 percent of expected state income.
Budget officials for Gov. Don Carcieri and lawmakers predicted Tuesday that the state&#8217;s income will drop about $130 million during .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-island-budget-officials-expect-nearly-200-million-deficit-as-state-economy-plunges-225910/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by criticism from RI bishop over abortion, health care reform</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by bishop&#8217;s comments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy says recent comments by Rhode Island&#8217;s Roman Catholic bishop questioning the congressman&#8217;s faith because of his stance on abortion and health care reform were &#8220;very disconcerting.&#8221;
Kennedy, a Catholic and congressman from Rhode Island, had planned to meet Thursday with Providence Bishop Thomas .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kennedy-says-hes-troubled-by-criticism-from-ri-bishop-over-abortion-health-care-reform-224960/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by criticism from RI bishop over abortion, health care reform</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Forecasters predict &#8217;slow and weak recovery&#8217; in 6 New England states</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Salsberg</dc:creator>
		
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Forecast: New England economy slow to rebound

BOSTON — The worst of the recession may be over, but a new economic forecast points to a &#8220;slow and weak recovery&#8221; in the New England states, with job losses likely to continue until the fourth quarter of 2010.
The report, released Tuesday by the New England Economic Partnership, said ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/forecasters-predict-slow-and-weak-recovery-in-6-new-england-states-224787/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Forecasters predict &#8217;slow and weak recovery&#8217; in 6 New England states</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Struggling Rhode Island slot parlor to expand around-the-clock gambling starting next week</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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RI slot parlor to expand around-the-clock gambling

LINCOLN, R.I. — A struggling slot parlor in Lincoln plans to start offering around-the-clock gambling beginning next week.
Twin River announced on Monday that 24-hour weekday slots will begin Nov. 19.
Gov. Don Carcieri&#8217;s administration gave Twin River permission last week to expand its hours on the weekdays. It already operates ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/struggling-rhode-island-slot-parlor-to-expand-around-the-clock-gambling-starting-next-week-223348/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Struggling Rhode Island slot parlor to expand around-the-clock gambling starting next week</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks; new stimulus bill adds 20 weeks to benefit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Unemployed Rhode Islanders can now collect jobless benefits for up to 99 weeks.
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law that gives 14 more weeks of benefits to the unemployed, and an additional 20 .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jobless-in-ri-can-now-get-benefits-up-to-99-weeks-new-stimulus-bill-adds-20-weeks-to-benefit-221060/">Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks; new stimulus bill adds 20 weeks to benefit</a>.]]></description>
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House lawmakers meet on RI&#8217;s tanking economy

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State lawmakers are debating plans ranging from auto racing to consolidating municipal services to steer Rhode Island through a bleak financial crisis.
The proposals were raised Thursday during a closed-door caucus of Democratic lawmakers convened by House Speaker William Murphy.
He has called it a first step to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-lawmakers-meet-in-private-to-discuss-tanking-rhode-island-economy-budget-crisis-220417/" title="House lawmakers meet in private to discuss tanking Rhode Island economy, budget crisis">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Luxury resort opening in depressed Rhode Island

WESTERLY, R.I. — Between the private beach and butler service, a new resort on Rhode Island&#8217;s shore promises to be among New England&#8217;s most luxurious when it opens in June.
The original Ocean House was a post-Civil War resort destination for the rich. The 1916 silent movie &#8220;American Aristocracy&#8221; with .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-luxury-resort-condo-complex-opening-this-summer-in-economically-depressed-rhode-island-219483/" title="New luxury resort, condo complex opening this summer in economically depressed Rhode Island">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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Troubled RI slot parlor allowed all-night gambling

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island will allow a struggling slot parlor in Lincoln to offer gambling around-the-clock.
Twin River spokeswoman Patti Doyle said Wednesday that the facility hasn&#8217;t decided when its schedule will change. State Lottery Director Gerald Aubin authorized the expanded hours earlier this week.
The video slot machines at ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-island-allows-struggling-slot-parlor-to-offer-24-7-gambling-part-of-restructuring-plan-219157/" title="Rhode Island allows struggling slot parlor to offer 24-7 gambling; part of restructuring plan">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</title>
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Economist: RI unemployment to peak near 14 percent

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The unemployment rate in Rhode Island will continue climbing and peak at 13.8 percent next year even as layoffs taper off, an economist told state budget officials Wednesday.
Unemployment stood at 13 percent in September but will keep rising then crest sometime between April and June, ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/economist-predicts-ri-unemployment-rate-peaks-near-14-percent-next-year-jobs-return-slowly-217939/">Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI ethics panel nixes complaint accusing attorney general of improperly accepting plane ticket</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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RI panel nixes complaint against attorney general

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island&#8217;s Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint Tuesday that accused Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a $428 plane ticket to a New Orleans conference.
The complaint from Giovanni Cicione, chairman of the state Republican Party, accused the attorney general, a Democrat, of violating the $75 .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-ethics-panel-nixes-complaint-accusing-attorney-general-of-improperly-accepting-plane-ticket-217773/">RI ethics panel nixes complaint accusing attorney general of improperly accepting plane ticket</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI governor signs bill closing decades-old loophole allowing indoor prostitution</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
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RI gov signs bill banning indoor prostitution

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate around the state.
The bills signed Tuesday end Rhode Island&#8217;s status as the only state that allowed indoor prostitution statewide. The practice .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-governor-signs-bill-closing-decades-old-loophole-allowing-indoor-prostitution-216487/">Read the original article &nbsp;: RI governor signs bill closing decades-old loophole allowing indoor prostitution</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Citizens Financial CEO says RI-based bank won&#8217;t be sold by parent in deal with British gov&#8217;t</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Citizens Financial Group CEO says it won&#8217;t be sold

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The head of Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group says it won&#8217;t be sold by its parent company, the Royal Bank of Scotland, as a condition of the British government pouring billions of dollars into the firm.
Chief Executive Officer Ellen Alemany says RBS&#8217;s announcement Tuesday .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/citizens-financial-ceo-says-ri-based-bank-wont-be-sold-by-parent-in-deal-with-british-govt-216454/" title="Citizens Financial CEO says RI-based bank won&#8217;t be sold by parent in deal with British gov&#8217;t">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Historic Arcade in heart of downtown Providence vacant for months, no tenant on horizon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle R. Smith</dc:creator>
		
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Still no tenant in RI&#8217;s historic Providence Arcade

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence Arcade was once the heart of the capital city&#8217;s downtown.
Built in 1828, it was a bustling commercial center with a skylight-topped center atrium surrounded by three levels of shops and offices. It&#8217;s also a nationally important example of Greek Revival architecture, boasting 12 ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/historic-arcade-in-heart-of-downtown-providence-vacant-for-months-no-tenant-on-horizon-215212/" title="Historic Arcade in heart of downtown Providence vacant for months, no tenant on horizon">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI reports roughly 200 fewer jobs supported by federal stimulus act, blames methodology</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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RI reports about 200 fewer stimulus-funded jobs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal stimulus funding administered by Rhode Island&#8217;s state government created or sustained nearly 1,490 jobs, or about 13 percent fewer positions than originally reported.
New figures released Friday showed drops that Gov. Don Carcieri&#8217;s administration attributed to changes in the methodology used to calculate the job figures.
For .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-reports-roughly-200-fewer-jobs-supported-by-federal-stimulus-act-blames-methodology-213233/">RI reports roughly 200 fewer jobs supported by federal stimulus act, blames methodology</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI lawmakers adopt ban on indoor prostitution, would close decades-old accidental loophole</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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RI lawmakers adopt indoor prostitution ban

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island would close a loophole allowing prostitutes to ply their trade indoors under new legislation approved by state lawmakers.
The bill approved Thursday would make prostitution a misdemeanor offense regardless of where it occurs. Prostitutes would face a maximum six-month prison sentence for a first offense, while .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-lawmakers-adopt-ban-on-indoor-prostitution-would-close-decades-old-accidental-loophole-212003/">RI lawmakers adopt ban on indoor prostitution, would close decades-old accidental loophole</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Baltimore-based developer pulls out of Providence redevelopment project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Maryland developer cuts ties with RI project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Baltimore development company has pulled out of a major construction project in Providence.
Struever Bros. Eccles &#038; Rouse says it will give up its ownership stake in the $230 million American Locomotive Works project.
The 23-acre project, which had been scaled back over time, called for residential ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/baltimore-based-developer-pulls-out-of-providence-redevelopment-project-211242/">Read : Baltimore-based developer pulls out of Providence redevelopment project</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI will vote on trimming longest-in-nation state name to cut association with slavery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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RI will vote on trimming name to cut slavery tie

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island voters will decide next year whether to shorten the state&#8217;s longest-in-the-nation formal name because of its association with slavery.
House lawmakers approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a statewide referendum on whether to trim &#8220;Providence Plantations&#8221; from the state&#8217;s official name. The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-will-vote-on-trimming-longest-in-nation-state-name-to-cut-association-with-slavery-210510/" title="RI will vote on trimming longest-in-nation state name to cut association with slavery">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>10 years later, US man convicted of wife&#8217;s murder while scuba diving in British Virgin Islands</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Mcfadden</dc:creator>
		
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US man convicted of scuba death of wife in BVI

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands — A U.S. man faces life in a sweltering Caribbean prison after a jury convicted him of drowning his wife during a scuba-diving trip a decade ago in what prosecutors called a near perfect murder.
When dive shop owner David Swain was led .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/10-years-later-us-man-convicted-of-wifes-murder-while-scuba-diving-in-british-virgin-islands-209402/">10 years later, US man convicted of wife&#8217;s murder while scuba diving in British Virgin Islands</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jury in British Virgin Islands finds US man guilty of killing wife during &#8216;99 scuba dive</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Mcfadden</dc:creator>
		
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BVI jury convicts US man in scuba death of wife

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands — A jury convicted a U.S. man of murder Tuesday in the drowning of his wife during a scuba-diving excursion a decade ago, dashing what prosecutors called a bid to get away with a nearly perfect crime.
Former dive shop owner David Swain, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jury-in-british-virgin-islands-finds-us-man-guilty-of-killing-wife-during-99-scuba-dive-209110/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Jury in British Virgin Islands finds US man guilty of killing wife during &#8216;99 scuba dive</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jury in British Virgin Islands finds US man guilty of killing wife during &#8216;99 scuba trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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BVI jury finds US man guilty of killing wife

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands — A jury convicted a Rhode Island man of murder Tuesday in the drowning of his wife during a 1999 scuba-diving trip in the British Virgin Islands.
A judge expects to soon sentence David Swain, who would be sent to a Tortola prison where .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jury-in-british-virgin-islands-finds-us-man-guilty-of-killing-wife-during-99-scuba-trip-209070/">Source article &nbsp;: Jury in British Virgin Islands finds US man guilty of killing wife during &#8216;99 scuba trip</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: Rhode Island motorist struck man, drove more than a mile with him lodged in windshield</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: RI motorist drove with man in windshield

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A motorist driving past a fender-bender struck three men standing on the side of a highway and drove more than a mile with one of them lodged in his windshield, police said.
Christopher Swiridowsky, 30, of Providence, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-rhode-island-motorist-struck-man-drove-more-than-a-mile-with-him-lodged-in-windshield-208507/">Police: Rhode Island motorist struck man, drove more than a mile with him lodged in windshield</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Textron 3Q profit falls as markets continue to be weak for jets, helicopters</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Textron 3Q profit plunges on weak markets
Textron Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit plunged 98 percent as the company continues to face reduced sales at its corporate jet and helicopter businesses.

Scott Donnelly, the company&#8217;s president and CEO-elect, said in a statement that demand for Textron&#8217;s products &#8220;continues to show signs of stabilization,&#8221; but recovery &#8220;likely .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/textron-3q-profit-falls-as-markets-continue-to-be-weak-for-jets-helicopters-208418/">Source &nbsp;: Textron 3Q profit falls as markets continue to be weak for jets, helicopters</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Father of 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire victim meets with feds, asks them to investigate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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RI nightclub victim&#8217;s dad asks feds to investigate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The father of the youngest victim of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people met Monday with the new U.S. attorney for Rhode Island to ask federal authorities to investigate.
Dave Kane said he met for about 40 minutes with U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha, three .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/father-of-2003-rhode-island-nightclub-fire-victim-meets-with-feds-asks-them-to-investigate-207425/">Original source &nbsp;: Father of 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire victim meets with feds, asks them to investigate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bead it! RI city eclipses Guinness world record for building longest strand of beads</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A record-setting strand of beads has helped the city of East Providence put its recent financial woes behind it, at least for a night.

On Friday, the city smashed the Guinness world record for longest strand of beads with a 1,349.9 foot string of red and white beads.
The previous record was 355 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bead-it-ri-city-eclipses-guinness-world-record-for-building-longest-strand-of-beads-206084/">Original article &nbsp;: Bead it! RI city eclipses Guinness world record for building longest strand of beads</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI Catholic bishop calls Rep. Kennedy &#8216;disappointment&#8217; over health care, abortion comments</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Roman Catholic bishop is calling for an apology from U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy for criticizing church leaders who will oppose universal health care plans unless there are tighter abortion restrictions.

Bishop Thomas Tobin, who leads the Catholic Church in Rhode Island, said Friday that recent comments from the Rhode Island Democrat, who .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-catholic-bishop-calls-rep-kennedy-disappointment-over-health-care-abortion-comments-205339/">RI Catholic bishop calls Rep. Kennedy &#8216;disappointment&#8217; over health care, abortion comments</a>.]]></description>
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