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The Issue: Minnesota latest state to recognize same-sex marriage
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's signing into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the Land of 10,000 Lakes means that now a dozen states -- a fifth of the country -- recognize same-sex marriage.
The Delaware Senate Tuesday gave final legislative approval to a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.
More than 200 friends, family and survivors gathered to mark the 10th anniversary of a Rhode Island nightclub fire that killed 100 people.
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Emergencies declared in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Gov. Deval Patrick ordered drivers to stay off the roads Friday as Massachusetts braced for what was predicted to be a 100-year blizzard.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not consider Rhode Island's request that it overturn an appellate ruling that the state hand over a homicide suspect.
R.I. tree ceremony upsets some officials
A Rhode Island lawmaker said many people are "not happy" about Gov. Lincoln Chafee giving only 30 minutes notice before lighting the Statehouse "holiday tree."
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee Tuesday told the Democratic National Convention he represents Americans who helped Barack Obama in 2008: moderates.
The Rhode Island House and Senate passed matching bills that would decriminalize the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana.
Chafee rejects blame for Schilling's woes
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said Tuesday blaming him for former major league pitching ace Curt Schilling's business failure "defies logic."
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Tornadoes Devastate Moore, Oklahoma
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A damaged movie theater is seen in aftermath of a series of tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, May 21, 2013. On May 20 a series of tornadoes swept through severals towns south of Oklahoma City leaving a path of destruction and killing at least 24 people. UPI/J.P. Wilson