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House scores 21 off the bench, Rhode Island knocks off Franklin Pierce 105-73

Nov. 12, 2024 23:22 PM EST

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House scored 21 points off of the bench to help lead Rhode Island past Franklin Pierce 105-73 on Tuesday night. House shot 5 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rams (3-0). Jamarques Lawrence scored 18 points...

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

Nov. 11, 2024 20:29 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. Zeldin, a Republican who mounted a failed bid for governor...

Delaware ends Rhode Island's 7-game win streak with 24-21 victory

Nov. 09, 2024 17:32 PM EST

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nick Minicucci threw for one touchdown and ran for another, Marcus Yarns rushed for 174 yards and a score and Delaware defeated Rhode Island 24-21 on Saturday, ending the Rams' seven-game win streak. Rhode Island had a 14-7 lead after Devin Hightower's 21-yard...

David Green scores 25 to lead Rhode Island past Holy Cross 91-77

Nov. 08, 2024 22:57 PM EST

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — David Green's 25 points helped Rhode Island defeat Holy Cross 91-77 on Friday night. Green shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Rams (2-0). Javonte Brown scored 18 points while shooting 8 of...

Rhode Island hosts Holy Cross after Warren's 23-point game

Nov. 08, 2024 03:47 AM EST

Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1) at Rhode Island Rams (1-0) Kingston, Rhode Island; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -17.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross takes on Rhode Island after Gabe Warren scored 23 points in Holy Cross' 85-61...

Rhode Island hosts Holy Cross following Warren's 23-point game

Nov. 07, 2024 03:47 AM EST

Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1) at Rhode Island Rams (1-0) Kingston, Rhode Island; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross visits Rhode Island after Gabe Warren scored 23 points in Holy Cross' 85-61 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Rhode Island went 12-20...

AP Race Call: Democrat Seth Magaziner wins reelection to U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

Nov. 05, 2024 23:38 PM EST

Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Rhode Island on Tuesday. Magaziner, who in 2022 won the seat vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, defeated Republican Steve Corvi. Before becoming a congressman, Magaziner was the state's treasurer since 2015. He is the son of...

Democrat Seth Magaziner wins reelection to U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

Nov. 05, 2024 23:34 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Seth Magaziner wins reelection to U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District.

Democratic Reps. Amo and Magaziner win reelection in Rhode Island

Nov. 05, 2024 23:07 PM EST

Democrats held on to both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday’s election. In the 1st Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative in Congress from Rhode Island, easily beat his Republican challenger Allen Waters. In the 2nd Congressional...

Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren wins third term in US Senate

Nov. 05, 2024 22:29 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren won a third term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, further cementing her role as a key progressive voice in the state and on Capitol Hill. Warren fended off a challenge from Republican John Deaton, an attorney who moved to the...