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Rep. Smith defends anti-piracy bill

The author of the anti-Internet piracy legislation that sparked a worldwide wave of online protests Wednesday said the measure is being misrepresented by its

Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide

Wireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by €1 billion

Merck will pay $950M to settle Vioxx investigation

The Department of Justice said Tuesday that drugmaker Merck will pay $950 million to resolve investigations into its marketing of the painkiller Vioxx.

Postal prices going up for express, priority mail

The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is raising rates for its more profitable express mail and priority mail shipping next year, part of its efforts to stave

Thanksgiving Day 2011: Facts and Figures

Ever wondered the about the facts and figures behind the Thanksgiving Day celebration?

Obama in NH: I'm tax -cutter, GOP should go along

President Barack Obama dashed into politically important New Hampshire Tuesday, seeking to steal the spotlight from Republican presidential candidates and

IL: John Deere employees build combine made of cans

John Deere employees in northwest Illinois are working to show people they can do anything... including breaking a world record.

Gas prices drop for holiday travel

Gas Prices are falling in Rhode Island, just in time for Thanksgiving.

J&J starts removing toxins from baby products

Johnson & Johnson has begun removing two harmful chemicals from its iconic baby shampoo and other baby products in the U.S.

Senate rejects GOP bid to overturn Internet rules

Senate Democrats on Thursday turned back a Republican attempt to repeal federal rules designed to prevent Internet service providers from discriminating

First lady announces plans to hire vets, families

First lady Michelle Obama announced commitments from a range of companies Thursday to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2014, a dramatic step-up in

Consumer borrowing up, but credit card use falls

Americans borrowed more in September to buy cars and attend college, but they cut back on using their credit cards for a third straight month.

NBA cancels games through Nov. 30

NBA Commissioner David Stern has canceled all NBA games through Nov. 30. The move came Friday after labor negotiations broke down for the second time in a

Natural gas rates to drop in RI

You won't be shelling out as much cash when paying your gas bill soon, if you have National Grid service in Rhode Island.

Prov. deficit for FY 2011 is $5m

The city of Providence admits that it still has a significant deficit -- in fact, it's bigger than Mayor Angel Taveras's administration expected.

Home sales up, while prices dropping

Real estate agents in the Ocean State say it's a buyer's market right now.

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Talented troupe

It's a dazzling holiday show with unbelievable acrobatics. Cirque Dreams