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Kotchman's 2-run double lifts Angels over Red Sox

Giambi homers, Pettitte sparkles in Yanks' 2-1 win

Search for suspect brings out police dogs and chopper
A full-out search for a suspect brings out state police and local police to a neighborhood, and worried neighbors are locking up their homes more securely.

Police investigating woman's death, man injured
Police are investigating the death of a woman in the suburbs of Coventry, and a man found with her who was unresponsive.

More Republican lawmakers will not see re-election
Five of Rhode Island's 18 Republican lawmakers will not seek re-election, a move likely to strengthen Democrats in the state Assembly.

Ortiz hits 3rd homer in rehab stint
David Ortiz homered for the third straight game during a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Reed accompanies Obama on trip to Afghanistan
Senator Jack Reed was accompanying Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on his first campaign tour of combat zones.

Web networking photos come back to bite defendants
Online hangouts like Facebook and MySpace have offered crime-solving help to detectives and become a resource for employers vetting job seekers.

One arrest in photographers' shooting
Police said a man has confessed to firing the pellets that struck two photographers, including a WISH-TV photographer, and a firefighter's air tank.

Writer looking for bride to be, the day before the wedding Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:31:32 -0500
Reporter G. Wayne Miller is looking to write a story of a bride-to-be's last day as a single woman -- i.e., the day before her wedding. The story would include still photographs and a video for projo.com. Miller wants to...

Update: CEO of troubled Landmark hospital resigns Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:04:00 -0500
Gary Gaube, the chief executive officer of financially ailing Landmark Medical Center, submitted his resignation this morning, according to a statement from the Woonsocket hospital. Landmark has been losing money for many years, and at the end of the last...

Update: Immigration rally cancelled Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:21:19 -0500
An immigration rally scheduled for this afternoon in Providence has been cancelled. Four of the people arrested in immigration raids last week were to speak during a gathering at Dexter Training Grounds in Providence. On Tuesday, immigration agents and state...

Decision put off on auditor for Education Partnership Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:13:43 -0500
PROVIDENCE -- An accounting firm is working up an estimate of how much it will cost to conduct a forensic audit of the finances of the Education Partnership, the business-backed advocacy group that went into receivership last month, a lawyer...

Disarmed grenades spur evacuation at Green Airport Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:39:16 -0500
A section of the terminal at T.F. Green Airport was evacuated yesterday when two grenades were spotted in a traveler's luggage. The grenades were "inert," with no explosive materials, according to David Hayden, who is both chief of the airport...

Gas prices drop -- yes, drop -- 3 cents Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:03:46 -0500
Gas prices are reflecting a recent drop in crude oil prices and have fallen three cents this week in Rhode Island, according to AAA Southern New England. It's the second week in a row that prices have fallen, although last...

Fire damages Providence rib restaurant Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:54:06 -0500
A fire at a Providence restaurant sent flames shooting out the roof, but ultimately did not cause much damage. The call came in at about 10:30 last night at Wes' Rib House, at 38 Dike St. According to Providence Fire...

Iron man, Indiana Jones boost Hasbro's profits Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:49:52 -0500
Pawtucket-based Hasbro Inc., the maker of Monopoly and Clue board games, said second-quarter profit surged after the toymaker recorded costs a year earlier to end part of a contract with "Star Wars" director George Lucas. Net income increased to $37.5...

Cape Cod patient tested for mad cow disease Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:20:52 -0500
BOSTON (AP) -- Public health officials in Massachusetts are investigating whether a patient in a Cape Cod hospital has the human form of mad cow disease. Dr. Alfred DeMaria, the state's director of communicable disease control, confirmed Sunday to The...

Raising the submarine: Postponed again Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:07:56 -0500
Last Thursday, we waited, all eyes on the Providence River, for the Russian submarine to rise to the surface. But it didn't. We were told "48 to 72 hours." Then, over the weekend, the Navy sent statements alerting the media...

Ten hurt by Boston lightning strike Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:15:53 -0500
BOSTON (AP) -- Authorities say 10 people watching a soccer game were injured when the tree they were sheltering under during a thunderstorm was struck by lightning. Boston EMS officials say the victims were taken to various hospitals after Sunday's...

Obama, joined by Reed, begins inspection of Iraq Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:10:21 -0500
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama began Monday his first on-the-ground inspection of Iraq since launching his bid for the White House, with U.S. commanders ready to brief him on progress in a war he long opposed and...

Today in history: the Battle of Bull Run Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:02:36 -0500
On this day in 1861, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Va., resulting in a Confederate victory....

Muggy Monday Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:01:37 -0500
Lord Tanamo, with his upbeat, ska version of Rainy Night in Georgia Rain is rain, in Georgia or Rhode Island. Today in the Ocean State, we can expect temperatures to reach about 84 degrees with scattered showers and thunderstorms...

Today's front page: Obama, Reed in Afghanistan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:01 -0500
Today's front page features a story and photograph of presidential hopeful Barack Obama and Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., arriving in Afghanistan. Download a copy of today's front page in .pdf format....

Angels 5, Red Sox 3 - Wakefield, Sox leave Anaheim empty-handed Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Delcarmen fails to deliver in clutch for Sox Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Bowden, Sox' latest pitching phenom, is in Pawtucket Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Mud Hens 8, PawSox 4 - Pauley takes first loss since early May Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Red Sox place Aardsma on DL, recall Masterson Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Red Sox fans tiring of Manny's act? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:42:27 -0500
It's been a very active month, to say the least, for Manny Ramirez. It all started with Ramirez shoving traveling secretary Jack McCormick, a story that (along with an altercation earlier this season with Kevin Youkilis) belied Ramirez's laid-back reputation....

Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Swept out of California Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:25:40 -0500
Click the play button below to hear Sean's comments, recorded this morning. He discusses the Red Sox' offensive woes in this weekend's sweep by the Angels, poor run support for Tim Wakefield, how the club will use Justin Masterson, and...

Baseball Today: Monday, July 21 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:50:05 -0500
ROAD KILL: All season, you've gotten the feeling the Red Sox' striking home-and-road disparity has been looked at with sort of a bemused detachment, something that -- because of the team's overall strengths -- doesn't really mean anything and...

Scott Gordon, Mike Sullivan among candidates for Islanders job Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:02:42 -0500
Current Providence Bruins coach Scott Gordon, as well as former P-Bruins and Boston Bruins coach Mike Sullivan, are among seven confirmed candidates for the New...

Juliet Vongphoumy is put to the test Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Airport salaries soar above most other state agencies Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Budget savings plan not detailed Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

High court upholds removal of two children from illegal immigrant Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Belichick has to fine-tune Patriots' focus Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Assessing key positions for the Pats Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Pats sign LB Crable, QB O'Connell Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:54:02 -0500
The Patriots announced the signing of two more rookies today -- third round picks LB Shawn Crable and QB Kevin O'Connell. That leaves first-round pick LB Jerod Mayo and second-round pick CB Terrence Wheatley to get signed before training camp...

Obama: Afghans' needs 'urgent' Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

Langevin to hold hearing on biological threats Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:20:02 GMT

After the lightning strike, we're mostly unscathed Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:48:52 -0500
Friday night: Close call. The view from the porch was a horizontal treetop with 9-foot-tall branches. Sunday: What's left where it landed is less than half as long as the Scotch pine branch that fell. After Friday night's lightning...

Major sponsors of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:38:06 GMT
Companies that are considered Worldwide Olympic Partners for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which means they can use Olympic images and the Olympic name to advertise anywhere in the world:...

Olympics ads pushing global, unified themes Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:36:47 GMT
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Some ads preach unity and togetherness. Some celebrate the spirit of athleticism....

Schering-Plough, Merck's Vytorin misses study goal Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:24:32 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Schering-Plough Corp. and Merck & Co.'s cholesterol drug Vytorin doesn't lower the risk of major heart valve problems and the need for related surgical procedures, according to a large-scale study....

Brass thieves hit hydrants, raising fire concerns Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:59:45 GMT
McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Dogs aren't the only ones casting a longing eye at fire hydrants these days. Fire departments across the country report that thieves are twisting the brass nuts off the tops and selling them for scrap, raising concerns that the hydrants won't work when needed most....

BofA 2Q profit shrinks, beats Wall Street Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:32:19 GMT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bank of America Corp. has become the latest in a string of big banks whose second-quarter earnings, while hurting from the impact of the credit crisis, still managed to beat Wall Street expectations....

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