Rhode Island

The Race Is on for School Reform

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 30, 2009

A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change. more >>

Maine Becomes the 5th State to Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Nation & World - May 6, 2009

A bill authorizes marriage between any two people rather than between one man and one woman. more >>

Migration Gives South and West Big Gains, Census Bureau Statistics Show

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 16, 2009

Rhode Island, Michigan lose most in hard-hit East and Midwest. more >>

Feeling at Home Caring for the Homeless

By Kerry Hannon - Money - October 28, 2008

A veteran of corporate America finds her skills are right for a new task. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 4, 2008

News Desk - March 4, 2008

Called semi-Super Tuesday and Super Tuesday No. 2 by some, today voters in Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont head to the polls and could finally decide the fate of the tight race for the Democratic nomination. Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton remained positive last night; however, both teams acknowledged that close votes and split decisions could lead to another month, at least, of drawing out this battle. The next big primary comes April 22, when Pennsylvanians make their choice. more >>

Rhode Island Primary Facts and Figures

By Danielle Burton - Nation & World - February 20, 2008

Compiled by the U.S.News & World Report library staff. more >>

Helmets That Study Head-on Collisions

By Lucia Graves - The Paper Trail - October 16, 2007

Brown University football players are wearing special helmets to measure collision impact. more >>

Trail Mix

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 1, 2007

A Georgia bus accident, lead-contamination at Brown University, and the University of Michigan embraces between-class golf. more >>

Don Imus, Meet Ralph Papitto

By Jackie Mantey - The Paper Trail - July 19, 2007

A growing number of unhappy students, legislators,and faculty are calling for the removal of recently ousted Roger Williams University Board of Trustees Chairman Ralph Papitto's name from the university's law school, reports the Providence Journal. Last week, fellow board members accused Papitto of using the "N" word during a meeting in which they were discussing the need for more race and gender diversity on the board. more >>