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The leader of the Providence-based Refugee Dream Center decried recent changes to the immigration and asylum systems announced by the Trump administration following the shooting of two National Guard members
The United Way of RI and partner organizations are broadening screenings and referrals to help caregivers access emotional, financial, and practical support
The Justice Department wants the federal courts to force the state to hand over detailed voter information ahead of midterm elections
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Researchers at URI launched the Rhode Island Bobcat Project to study the re-emergence of the big cats
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