In Providence
Are Anti-Gay Hate Crimes on the Rise in Rhode Island?
According to reports, anti-gay attacks are on the rise around the country, with nine hate crimes occurring in Providence last year. A sobering statistic given the size of Rhode Island’s population.
Statehouses Buck Catholic Church on Gay Marriage
In early May, Rhode Island became the sixth and final New England state to allow gay couples to marry. The Democratic-dominated Legislature, led by an openly gay House speaker, overcame years of successful lobbying by the Catholic Church.
Scientists Predict "Dead Zones" For Gulf and Chesapeake Bay"
Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay unless a tropical storm hits the area shortly before or during the annual measurement.
Social Issues Still Fire Up GOP Despite 2012 Loss
Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast.
In Providence
FBI Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa’s Remains Ends
The excavation of a field in suburban Detroit has failed to turn up the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, the FBI announced Wednesday, adding another unsuccessful chapter to a nearly 40-year-old mystery.
The Astronaut Wives Club
It’s pretty hard for anyone to compete with going to the Moon -- but the astronauts weren’t the only ones on that journey. Lee Cowan reports their wives back on Earth were along for the ride too -- just a different kind of voyage.
Chrysler Expected to Formally Refuse Jeep Recall
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to…
Las Vegas Sizzles This Summer!
From pool parties and outdoor concerts to an 80,000-square-foot gay mecca known as Krave Massive, Las Vegas has outdone itself yet again with a summer…
