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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:17 pm

Providence News

Local news for Providence, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | Bellows Falls Town Crier

Psilocybin research shows participants feel, act better 14 months...

In 2002, at a Johns Hopkins University laboratory, a business consultant named Dede Osborn took a psychedelic drug as part of a research project.

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11 hrs ago | Providence Journal

Swimming safety tips

Stay at least 100 feet from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist along these structures.

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19 hrs ago | Providence Journal

Powell spurns talk of becoming vice president

Former Secretary of State and four-star Gen. Colin Powell yesterday said he has no interest in running for vice president should presumptive Republican nominee John McCain ask him to join the GOP ticket, as has ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Providence Metro, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Providence Journal

More than 100 cyclists test their skills in Cox Classic

Vladimir Rodriguez came to Providence yesterday on his bicycle, wearing the Tour de La Paz uniform he wore in 2005 on his nearly 5,000-mile ride from Central Falls to Colombia.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kyle Wamsley, More Sports, Cycling

Providence Journal

School is out, and nutrition takes a hike

As my 9-year-old daughter began summer day camp last week, we talked about swimming rules, sunscreen and ... cheese fries.

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Providence Journal

Election March Starts in July

It's open season in Charlestown -- political season, that is. In a strange show of unity in this town marred by political bickering and personality clashes, Democrats, Republicans and independents, clipboard in ...

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Reuters

Dramatic volcanism forged Mercury's surface

Volcanic activity has played a central role in forging the surface of Mercury, scientists said on Thursday based on data collected by a NASA spacecraft that zoomed past the closest planet to the sun in January.

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Kansas.com

R.I. lead paint ruling ends hope of costly cleanup

Rhode Island attorney general Patrick Lynch comments on the Rhode Island Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark verdict against three former lead paint producers, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Providence, R.I.. ...

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Providence Metro

Dayton Daily News

Former mayor to march in R.I. July 4th parade

Get your own free photo page and see photos from other Dayton-area residents. ohsnap.daytondailynews.com . UD sports info, pictures and discussions Are you a UD sports fan? Whether you like basketball, ...

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WLNE-TV Providence

UPDATE Providence Teen on Teen Murder Has Smith Hill Residents On Edge

Days after a local teenager was gunned on the streets of Providence many residents in the Smith Hill neighborhood where it happened are still living in fear.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Providence Journal

URI gets strong A-10 home hoop schedule

The Atlantic 10 today announced its scheduling pattern for men's basketball for next season and it contains some surprises for the University of Rhode Island.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Rhode Island NCAA, Rhode Island Rams Women's Basketball, NCAA Sports, NCAA Women's Basketball, Xavier University NCAA, Xavier Musketeers Women's Basketball

The Pawtucket Times

High Court nixes lead paint ruling

The Rhode Island Supreme Court reversed a landmark verdict against three former lead paint producers Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Central Falls and other communities that want the ...

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Related Topix: Pawtucket, RI, Central Falls, RI, Woonsocket, RI, Providence Metro

Providence Journal

Twin 7-footers parting ways

After years of honing their basketball skills together, Brook and Robin Lopez are going their separate ways in the NBA.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, Stanford University NCAA, NCAA Sports, Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball, Phoenix Suns, NBA Basketball, Robin Lopez, NCAA Basketball Players, Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Players

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Providence Journal

Murder suspect had been charged before

The man accused of murdering Mayra Cruz on Wednesday was arrested in January on charges he broke into her apartment, struck and choked her and ripped the telephone off the wall.

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Related Topix: Pawtucket, RI, Providence Metro

Earthlink

R.I. high court overturns lead paint verdict

The unanimous decision reversed the lone victory to date against the lead paint industry.

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Related Topix: Providence Metro, NL Industries, Chemicals

WLNE-TV Providence

Providence Police Investigating Murder in Elmhurst; Victim Shot in the Back

Providence Police are investigating the city's 8th murder of the year. The shooting happened around 8:30 pm Monday night on Camden Avenue in the Elmhurst section of Providence.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Clash of the Titans: Governor Blasts Mayor, Providence Police for Releasing Illegal Immigrant

Gov. Don Carcieri is pointing a finger at Providence Mayor David Cicilline, saying the city's lax attitude toward illegal immigrants is partly to blame for the alleged rape of a woman by an illegal immigrant.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

Newsday.com

Study finds long benefit in illegal mushroom drug

In 2002, at a Johns Hopkins University laboratory, a business consultant named Dede Osborn took a psychedelic drug as part of a research project.

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Cincinnati Business Courier

Donnelly leaves GE Aviation; Joyce appointed president

GE Aviation executive David Joyce will replace Scott Donnelly as president and CEO of the jet engine manufacturer, parent General Electric announced Monday.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Aerospace-Defense, General Electric, Textron

Providence Journal

Love Stories: Grace and William Veasey

"Where did we go on our first date?" asks Grace Veasey of her husband, William. "I do remember that you had a car that the door was falling off on." "We probably went to a movie theater on Flatbush Avenue," ...

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Related Topix: Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY

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