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Mass. police officer convicted of raping teenage boy

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Mass. police officer convicted of raping teenage boy
A Massachusetts police officer has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old boy he met …
Park outside: Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire
Kia is telling owners of nearly 72,000 older Sportage small SUVs in the U.S. to park …
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor.
Democrats say party poll shows Magaziner gaining; GOP argues Fung is still ahead
Magaziner’s allies said the 2nd District race “is moving in Democrats’ direction,” …
Vintage VHS copies of iconic horror films up for Halloween auction
The October auction features more than 100 lots of classic VHS tapes with some of …
Is the flu spreading in RI or MA? CDC map shows state levels
The U.S. is starting to see signs of an early flu season this year. According to tracking …
Afraid of needles? China rolling out oral COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free …
LOCAL NEWS
First Lady Jill Biden paying visit to RI this afternoon
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden will be in Rhode Island Wednesday afternoon. She will be in the Ocean …
What you need to know about RI’s ballot Question 1
There has been a lot of attention on the race for governor and congress in Rhode Island, but voters statewide will still be asked three ballot …
Fossa, Smith announce ‘Democrats for Kalus’ effort
Republican Ashley Kalus locked down two notable Democratic endorsements Tuesday evening with just weeks left until Rhode Islanders head to the …
New Providence reparations proposal includes United Way fund to attract private donations
The revised proposal shifts $1.75 million to a new fund and eliminates three other spending categories.
WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST
Weather Now: Showers Diminish This Afternoon; Clearing Skies Tonight
Weather Now: Showers Diminish This Afternoon; Clearing Skies Tonight
Good afternoon. After a rainy and foggy morning, some improvements are expected this afternoon. Showers will gradually become more isolated, with mild and muggy conditions. Skies remain mostly cloudy, but a little brightening is possible from time to time. Highs reach the upper 60s to low 70s with light northeast winds turning south by late day. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » ON THE BAY: Light northeast and east winds 5-10 kts with the visibility improving to 3-7 miles. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » Lingering clouds and some patchy fog early tonight will give way to gradual clearing. Lows will be in the mid 50s with west winds increasing to 5-15 mph. Thursday marks the start of a dry and sunny stretch in southern New England that will last into the weekend. High temperatures tomorrow will still be mild, around 65-70. It turns cooler Thursday night with more seasonable temperatures for Friday and the weekend. Pinpoint Weather 12 LinksDetailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Severe Weather | Active Weather Alerts | Closings and Delays | Power Outages | Get the Weather App
Showers Diminish This Afternoon; Sunny Skies Return Thursday
From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7 Day Forecast: …
POLITICS | YOUR LOCAL ELECTION HEADQUARTERS
Spending in Fung-Magaziner race tops $8 million as both sides see path to victory
Democrats’ struggle to convince voters they should keep a seat they’ve held since 1991 is drawing more and more national attention.
Community Focus: Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner
Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner joined 12 News at 4 Monday to discuss his campaign to replace outgoing Rep. Jim Langevin and why Rhode …
Community Focus: Congressional candidate Allan Fung
Congressional candidate Allan Fung joined 12 News at 4 Tuesday to discuss his campaign to replace outgoing Rep. Jim Langevin and why Rhode Islanders …
How many Rhode Islanders have voted in the general election already?
Early and mail-in voting is underway in Rhode Island, with thousands of people having already cast their ballots in the general election.
12 SPORTS
Bruins improve to 6-1; beat Stars 3-1 behind Hall, Ullmark
Brown men’s soccer blanks URI in Cross Town Cup
WPRI College Hoops Column: Top 5 Games to Watch in ’22-’23
Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss
TRENDING NEWS TODAY
New Bedford detectives make ‘historic’ drug bust, searching for suspect
Police: Former worker drove car into Woonsocket Dollar Tree
First Student bus drivers, monitors to strike Nov. 2
Police: Missing Raynham teen may be 100 miles away
Forecasters watching 3 areas of interest in Atlantic
TODAY ON THE RHODE SHOW
Coffee with the candidates: Governor Dan McKee
Join Balise in supporting Junior Achievement RI with Tires to Inspire
In the Kitchen: Spicy Chicken Stew
Housing market update
Celebrating Halloween in Ireland, where it all began
In the Kitchen: Caramel Cream Puffs
WHO TO KNOW – LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THEIR STORIES
Who To Know: Masonic Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who are proud to be known as Masons. With over …
Who To Know: Rivers of Hope
Rivers of Hope is a family oriented, culturally diverse, community-based organization …
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