October 20, 2009
Woman who lost son fights for bankruptcy changes
A Coventry woman appeals to Congress to ease bankruptcy rules for people devastated by medical debt.
October 13, 2009
Senate committee approves health care plan
President Obama’s plan to remake the nation’s health care system takes a big step.
October 08, 2009
Watch NASA give the moon a one-two punch
NASA plans to slam two unmanned spacecraft into the moon to see if it can kick up some ice.
October 01, 2009
Soldier from RI acquitted of robbery charges
A soldier from Central Falls accused of muggin students in Seattle is acquitted of all charges.
September 25, 2009
Ginsburg released from hospital, back to work
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is hospitalized after becoming ill in her office at the court.
September 17, 2009
Web Extra: Complete Medal Of Honor Ceremony
President Obama awards the Medal of Honor posthumously to Jared Monti of Raynham. Watch the complete ceremony.
September 14, 2009
Protest builds on anti-tax, anti-spending sentiment
Thousands march in Washington to protest government spending.
September 04, 2009
Wal-Mart expands recall of Durabrand DVD players
Wal-Mart is expanding a recall of Durabrand DVD players to include more than 4 million devices.
August 27, 2009
For Kennedy burial, ‘Taps’ and rifle salute
Sen. Edward Kennedy will be laid to rest in a private funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.
Kennedy portrait by Warhol installed at DC museum
An Andy Warhol portrait of Sen. Edward Kennedy is installed at the National Portrait Gallery.
August 26, 2009
Kennedy to have Boston funeral, Arlington burial
Sen. Edward Kennedy will lie in repose before being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Obama says ‘thank you and goodbye’ to Kennedy
President Barack Obama says the U.S. has lost “the greatest United States senator of our time”.
Kennedy: Always in the public spotlight
David Espo writes an essay about Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, who died Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 77.
August 03, 2009
Administration: Clunker deals could end by Friday
President Barack Obama’s chief spokesman says the popular cash for clunkers rebate program may not survive beyond Friday if the Senate doesn’t provide a $2 billion cash infusion.
Two local post offices face possible closure
The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing as many as 1,000 local offices.
