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Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island

Mar. 18, 2024 21:55 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long...

A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be demolished and replaced

Mar. 14, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

A critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut down over safety concerns in December will need to be demolished and replaced, Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday. An independent review of the Washington Bridge — which carries Interstate 195 over the Seekonk River from Providence...

Jimerson puts up 26, Saint Louis beats Rhode Island 74-71 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

Mar. 12, 2024 20:14 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Gibson Jimerson had 26 points and Saint Louis beat Rhode Island 74-71 on Tuesday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Saint Louis (13-19), a No. 14 seed, advances to play No. 6 seed Duquesne in the second round on Wednesday. Jimerson also had...

Girls are falling in love with wrestling, the nation's fastest-growing high school sport

Mar. 12, 2024 11:59 AM EDT

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Jody Mikhail was a sophomore at Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley High School when a poster for a new girls’ wrestling club caught her eye. So Mikhail, a senior now, tried the sport. “I fell in love with it the first time,” she said. ...

Rhode Island takes on Saint Louis in A-10 Tournament

Mar. 12, 2024 03:46 AM EDT

Saint Louis Billikens (12-19, 5-13 A-10) vs. Rhode Island Rams (12-19, 6-12 A-10) New York; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -2.5; over/under is 155 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island plays in the A-10 Tournament against Saint Louis. ...

Rhode Island faces Saint Louis in A-10 Tournament

Mar. 11, 2024 03:46 AM EDT

Saint Louis Billikens (12-19, 5-13 A-10) vs. Rhode Island Rams (12-19, 6-12 A-10) New York; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island and Saint Louis play in the A-10 Tournament. The Rams are 6-12 against A-10 opponents and 6-7 in non-conference...

Brown scores 12 off the bench, Rhode Island downs Fordham 58-50

Mar. 09, 2024 15:56 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Brown led Rhode Island past Fordham on Saturday with 12 points off of the bench in a 58-50 victory. Brown added 11 rebounds for the Rams (12-19, 6-12 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zek Montgomery scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the...

Rhode Island faces Fordham on 3-game road slide

Mar. 09, 2024 04:10 AM EST

Rhode Island Rams (11-19, 5-12 A-10) at Fordham Rams (12-18, 6-11 A-10) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -6.5; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hits the road against Fordham looking to break its three-game road...

Lawmakers hope bill package will ease Rhode Island's housing crisis

Mar. 08, 2024 14:41 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is pushing a package of more than a dozen bills aimed at addressing the state's ongoing housing crisis One proposal would give homeowners the right to develop accessory dwelling units for family members with a...

Rose and the Fordham Rams host conference foe Rhode Island

Mar. 08, 2024 04:04 AM EST

Rhode Island Rams (11-19, 5-12 A-10) at Fordham Rams (12-18, 6-11 A-10) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Luis Kortright and Rhode Island visit Kyle Rose and Fordham in A-10 action Saturday. The Fordham Rams are 6-10 on their home court....