Rhode Island in the hot seat after a deadly hockey game shooting; small-state heartland hit by violence headlines. Rhode Island basics: New England state, smallest by area.
A shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket resulted in two deaths, with the shooter dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Authorities credited an unidentified good Samaritan for ending the attack. The incident appears targeted, possibly linked to a family dispute, with ongoing investigations.
Robert Dorgan opened fire during a youth hockey game at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, killing two adults and critically injuring three others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The attack was reportedly triggered by a family dispute, and a Good Samaritan intervened to stop the shooting. The incident has shocked the local community.
A historic blizzard in New England has led the Boston Globe to cancel its Tuesday print for the first time in its 154-year history. Snow and wind made it unsafe for staff to reach the printing plant, with the paper delivering the next edition on Wednesday. The storm set snowfall records and caused widespread disruptions.
A large snowball fight in Washington Square Park led to police officers being injured by snow and ice, with four suspects sought by police. Mayor Mamdani downplayed the incident as a chaotic but non-criminal event, while police and unions describe it as lawless and disgraceful.
Joseph Boutros, a 21-year-old student at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning after snow obstructed his car's exhaust pipe while he was charging his phone during a power outage caused by a winter storm. The incident highlights the dangers of CO buildup during winter weather and power outages.
Powell, a college basketball player, pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence and threatening behavior in Rhode Island. He was released on a recognizance bond, with restrictions on contact with the victim. The incidents involve an argument, injury, and threats to kill, with police arresting him at gunpoint.
A shooting at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulted in three deaths, including the shooter, Robert Dorgan, who targeted family members. Several bystanders intervened to stop the attack. Gerald Dorgan, one of the victims, died from his injuries days after the incident. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
A comprehensive investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence reveals over 75 priests molested more than 300 children since 1950. The report criticizes the diocese's handling of abuse cases, highlighting transfers of accused priests and limited accountability, with ongoing legal actions and calls for reform.
Maine's lobster catch has fallen annually since 2021, reaching its lowest since 2008 at 78.8 million pounds in 2025. Factors include warming oceans, market uncertainty, and regulatory pressures, impacting the state's key industry and economy.
Colin Dorgan, a senior at Blackstone Valley Co-op, scored a double overtime goal to win the state Division 2 hockey title, weeks after his family was killed in a targeted shooting at a Pawtucket rink. The shooter, Robert Dorgan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The team honored the victims with stitched hearts on their jerseys.
New York is delaying green energy projects and extending Diablo Canyon's operation to 2045 amid rising costs and energy demand. The state is reconsidering its 2019 Climate Act goals, with officials citing economic and reliability concerns. These developments reflect ongoing challenges in balancing climate ambitions with practical energy needs.
Alaska has filed a lawsuit against the state Division of Elections over sharing detailed voter data with the Justice Department. The lawsuit alleges violations of privacy rights and due process, following federal efforts to obtain unredacted voter lists from multiple states. Courts have rejected similar cases across the US today.
The DOJ has sent a request for voting records from Wayne County, Michigan, prompting strong opposition from state officials. The move is part of ongoing efforts to scrutinize election integrity, with Michigan officials accusing the DOJ of attempting to interfere in state elections amid claims of election fraud.