Senate Majority Leader Valarie Lawson and Majority Whip David Tikoian appeared at a brief press conference to ask the media and the public to give senators some time to grieve the loss of their friend ...

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever visited Rhode Island.

We explain why coaches need to be better about getting attention for their sport and then break down the top teams in all four divisions of boys lacrosse.

We explain why coaches need to be better about getting attention for their sport and then break down the top teams in all four divisions of girls lacrosse.

The temperature reached 80 degrees for the first time this year on Saturday, April 19, and more above normal temperatures are on the way this work week.

He called Ruggerio's passing the "end of an era at the State House, where Donny was a true giant for well over four decades. On behalf of the House of Representatives, we extend our deepest sympathies ...

The Providence Journal is highlighting outstanding student nominees from Rhode Island high schools. Nominees are recognized for academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular involvement ...

Considered the 'dean' of the Rhode Island Senate, Dominick J. Ruggerio died at 76 in April after a battle with cancer.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants an investigation into whether Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared classified intelligence in a second Signal chat.

Ruggerio served in the General Assembly for nearly 44 years and was reelected to more than 20 consecutive terms.

Francis emerged into the crowd at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his popemobile. The Vatican announced on Easter Monday that he died.

Two U.S. archbishops are considered papabile, or frontrunners for pope. One of them is Boston's former archbishop Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley. Pope Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make ...