The new president of Dartmouth College is slated to speak at Brown University on global health and human rights.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse wants to hear personal stories from Rhode Island residents about problems with the health care system.

A Providence board has begun a hearing into whether to punish a downtown strip club where three people were shot last month.

They’re angry and organized, and they’ve picked a theme for their demonstrations.

Providence is reviewing a decades-old ban on dogs in city parks.

Adult film star Marilyn Chambers, who was born in Providence, has been found dead at her home in Los Angeles.

A Rhode Island legislative commission formed to deal with the state’s nurse shortage is recommending a $3,500 tax credit for nurses who teach.

The state’s two Democratic senators recommended O. Rogeriee Thompson for a seat on a federal appeals court.

A British tabloid reports that Emma Watson will attend Brown University.

Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about how colleges have now become anxious over the number of accepted students who will actually enroll in the fall.

A visit to Rhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles is getting more expensive.

The 135th All-Breed Conformation, Obedience and Rally Show sponsored by the Providence County Kennel Club was held Saturday at Twin River.

Ponds are stocked and anglers were expected to turn out in force before dawn with the start of freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island.

A key witness to the alleged abuse and medical neglect of a Chinese immigrant detainee who died in custody in Rhode Island has been released from detention.

The teachers union threatens to sue over the change.