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Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

53% Center coverage: 592 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

Kraft Heinz · United States

Democratic States Sue Trump Administration over School Mental Health Funding Cuts

48% Center coverage: 37 sources

Sixteen Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday challenging the Department of Education’s cuts to mental health funding for schools. US Politics · United States See the Story

Multiple roads closed in Coventry due to severe weather

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — The Coventry Police Department said that several roads in the town were closed due to severe weather Thursday night. The following roads had closures due to downed trees and power lines: Pilgrim Ave at Princeton Lane is closed Nooseneck Hill Road westbound near Leisure Way had lanes blocked Highland and Harris Avenue were blocked Flat River Rd had one lane blocked Harkney Hill Road had one lane blocked The department sai…United States · United States See the Story

Bristol cancels July 4th fireworks, says parade is still on

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente said that the town’s firework show on Thursday was cancelled due to a severe weather squall. Contente said that the fireworks need to be set off Thursday night for safety reasons. Crews were working to clear roads and repair downed power lines before the parade on July 4. He added that Rhode Island Energy was working to restore power to residents. Categories: Bristol 4th of …Parade · United States Read Article

Sportscenter's "50 States In 50 Days" Lands In Rhode Island Monday

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

From @ABC6 Sports at 6: our conversation with @aminajadeTV ahead of @SportsCenter broadcasting live from Rhode Island next week. She tells us about what to expect Monday night at 6:00 when “50 States in 50 Days” makes its stop at the @TennisHalloFame in Newport. @espn @ESPNPR pic.twitter.com/4S6PegIEWI — Nick Coit (@NCoitABC6) July 3, 2025 ABC6 sports director Nick Coit speaking with ESPN’s Amina Smith this week. Smith will be live from the Tenn…Sports · United States Read Article

Kealen Washington-Ives Starting Up Ocean State Summer League

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABC6 sports director Nick Coit talking with Classical Hall of Famer Kealen Washington-Ives Thursday in the ABC6 studios. The former Purple state champion is starting up the Ocean State Summer League on July 12 at Bucklin Park in Providence. More information here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coach Kealen Washington-Ives (@kibasketballtraining) Categories: Sports Tags: Classical Purple, Kealen Washington-Ives, RIIL Spo…United States · United States Read Article

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Mass.

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

"There is the risk that a few of these turn severe with damaging winds, potentially small hail and frequent lightning," StormTeam 5 said.National Weather Service · United States See the Story

RIDOH recommends public avoid two bodies of water

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

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Democratic States Sue Trump Administration over School Mental Health Funding Cuts

Multiple roads closed in Coventry due to severe weather

Bristol cancels July 4th fireworks, says parade is still on

Sportscenter's "50 States In 50 Days" Lands In Rhode Island Monday

Kealen Washington-Ives Starting Up Ocean State Summer League

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Mass.

RIDOH recommends public avoid two bodies of water

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