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Beyonce brought some female spirit to the football stage in a dance-heavy, 13-minute performance at the Super Bowl.

A new poll by the public policy polling center has Governor Lincoln Chafee slumping in the polls and basically losing all potential election prospects. In the poll, Chafee falls to both the Republican

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter  mcurtis@abc6.com The Sunday Political Brunch January 27, 2013 (Providence, Rhode Island) - I have a small role in a political movie that debuts this week (more on

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com The Rhode Island School of Design Fleet library has been ranked one of the 50 most amazing libraries in the world according to a report by bestmastersprograms.org. Th

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.com      Massachusetts U.S. Senator John Kerry nominated to be Secretary of State. And if there's one thing Massachusetts Democrats and Repu

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.comIn a day of dueling news conferences, Republican Brendan Doherty swung first.         He says then Mayor Cicilline mishandled the 2007 sn

by Mark Curtis, ABC 6 Political Reporter  mcurtis@abc6.comProvidence radio station WPRO is in the spotlight, after running paid political ads attacking Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox. The ad b

by Mark Curtis, ABC 6 Political Reporter  mcurtis@abc6.com It was a feisty congressional debate. On Social Security, Brendan Doherty supported raising retirement age, perhaps by just one year; David

by Mark Curtis, ABC 6 News Political Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com   Congressman Jim Langevin spent part of the day chatting with voters, at the Cranston Senior Center. The six-term Representative was t

by Mark Curtis, ABC Political Reporter  mcuirtis@abc6.com "David, David, David," the crowd chanted.

by Mark Curtis, ABC Political Reporter  -   mcurtis@abc6.com     There could be a criminal investigation of Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox, if his political opponent has his way.     It all ha

by Mark Curtis, ABC 6 Political Reporter  mcurtis@abc6.com    Capco Steel is a well known Providence firm in the construction trade. But now it is financial trouble, and may default on a 5 million d

There are just six weeks until the Republican National Convention and seven until the Democratic National Convention

by Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.com"The Sunday Political Brunch" -- July 8. 2012   (Providence, Rhode Island) – For many people this is the slow season of politics. With the Fourth of July landing on a W

By: ABC6 Newsroom news@abc6.com Governor Chafee today created a task force to look into the possibility of Pawtucket, East Providence and Central Falls sharing municipal services. The group will make

A convicted child killer is set to go before the parole board today. 57-year-old Walter Perry is convicted of second-degree murder for the 1984 beating death of two-year-old Leah Perry.Perry received

There is a controversy simmering in Rhode Island's Republican party. At issue is the background of the new executive director, who was just hired this week.      The choice is drawing praise in some

Gas prices are up eighteen cents in just one month here in Rhode Island, a month where gas prices generally drop due to decreased demand. With an average of $3.69 a gallon, many local drivers are conc

Friday marks the kickoff of vacation week! And, if you're looking for something to do -- or to keep the kids busy -- we have you covered.

This isn't the first time Providence has been on the verge of bankruptcy. Gary Sasse, a man who's dedication to Rhode Island's financial health spans more than three decades, says he saw this coming.

ABC6 News has confirmed that former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy has passed away. He was 81-years-old. Garrahy was residing in Florida when he passed away Tuesday. Born in Providence, Rhode