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The announcement follows Wednesday’s introduction of 11 transition co-chairs.

It's the first time a Patriot has won the award since Tom Brady in November 2017.

The Roger Williams Park Zoo's family of Linne's two-toed sloths has grown once again.

Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low and didn't take into account the company's long-term earnings potential under its new CEO.

Brook and rainbow trout will be restocked by Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the DEM.

Revolution Wind, the 65-turbine wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, is officially at full capacity.

The man was flown to Rhode Island Hospital with significant injuries.

"Whether you have a big idea or a simple fix, I want to hear it," the incoming Democratic governor said.

A 74-year-old man has died after he was hit by a motorcycle in North Attleboro Tuesday evening, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.

Multiple flights in Europe made emergency landings Thursday after bomb threats, authorities said.

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer.

Providence teachers and students banded together Wednesday to protest the uncomfortable temperatures that are being felt in schools across the city.

A Providence city councilor is calling for action after multiple people were arrested during Halloween disturbances in the city's Elmhurst neighborhood.

The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in nearly two dozen chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

Rhode Islanders elected some new state and local officeholders on Tuesday, while also keeping a number of incumbents in place.

12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi and Rhode Island Current Senior Reporter Nancy Lavin joined co-host Dan McGowan for this week's edition of Behind the Story to discuss the 2026 midterm election results and implications in Rhode Island.

Providence Mayor-elect, David Morales, will be youngest mayor to take office.

Brown University has waived undergraduate application fees for public school students in Providence in a bid to help more residents from the city obtain degrees.

The Rhode Island Environmental Police has cited a man who was caught with 140 filets of suspected black sea bass and tautog last week.

Polymarket predicted Democrats would win a total of 210 seats in the House and at least 45 seats in the Senate.

The remains of a New Bedford man who was killed during World War II have been accounted for, according to U.S. Department of Defense.

The emu was found Wednesday morning in the area of Thompson Hill and Pasay roads in Thompson.

I-195 is scheduled to close overnight from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7 while crews demolish the Potter Street Bridge.

The 34-year-old suspect was arrested on charges including assault with intent to murder.

According to the Douglas Fire Department, crews found the 25-year-old mare trapped behind a home on Yew Street around 3:45 p.m.

University officials assured that this is only a test and no action will be necessary.

Taco Bell sales in the U.S. are climbing again after a cyclospora outbreak over the summer slowed business.

A large brush fire broke out near I-295 on the Johnston-Cranston line Wednesday morning.

The Patriots went from being among the NFL's healthiest teams last season to becoming one of its most injured during the first half of this season.

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change.

It's already the 10th-largest Powerball jackpot of all time, and it will only continue to grow if no one wins on Wednesday night.

Woonsocket-based CVS Health announced it plans to separate into two independent companies.

12 News political analyst Joe Fleming was in studio Wednesday morning for a recap of the midterm election results.

President Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election wins Tuesday night.

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Providence voters have approved Question 7, a controversial ballot referendum that was aimed at forcing the city to divest from all investments tied to Israel.

Democratic incumbent Bill Keating has won the race for Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District seat, 12 News projects.

Democrat James Talarico is projected to win a Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering his party its first big Lone Star state win in decades, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). It's a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in [...]

He defeated incumbent Chris Beauchamp in the nonpartisan race to secure a two-year term.

DaSilva defeated Patricio "Vally" Pinto in the nonpartisan election.