WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)
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WJAR is a RI based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Providence-New Bedford |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | NBC |
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Search ArticlesBeyond the Podium: Congressional candidate Vic Mellor bucks Rhode Island GOP establishment
He marched into the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, is a registered foreign agent to Cuba, and he was twice accused of assaulting women. Vic Mellor wants to be Rhode Island's next congressman from the 2nd District. He recently met with NBC 10 News for an interview, as he takes on Dr. Stephen Skoly in the Republican primary for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. "Rhode Island first is a mindset that we have to grasp," Mellor says.
FDA advisory committee to review blood-based cancer detection test
by BARBARA MORSE, NBC 10 NEWS Tue, August 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM An FDA advisory committee will be getting together in September to review a blood test from GRAIL Galleri. (WJAR) What if you could take a blood test that could tell you if you have one of 50 plus cancers? An FDA advisory committee will be getting together in September to review a blood test from GRAIL Galleri. In its clinical trial--it failed to meet its endpoint--that is a statistically significant reduction in late stage cancers.
Trump administration moves to revoke 200,000 visas, impose $103K H-1B fee
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is moving to tighten two major pathways into the United States, preparing to revoke as many as 200,000 business and tourist visas while proposing a new six-figure fee for many H-1B skilled-worker visas. The planned mass revocation would target foreign nationals who entered the United States on temporary B-1 business or B-2 tourist visas issued between 2016 and 2026 and later sought asylum. As many as 200,000 people could be affected.
Consumers 'still pretty downbeat' as confidence slips again in August
(TNND) — Consumer confidence took another small hit this month as cost-of-living concerns persisted. The Conference Board's monthly index of how Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances dipped 0.8 points to 89.4 in August. That's the second-lowest mark of the year so far and down from index readings of 97.8 and 105.6 in the last two Augusts, for comparison. The Conference Board’s Chief Economist Dana M.
US, Canada tit-for-tat trade fight adds uncertainty for businesses
(TNND) — The escalating tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada is “definitely heading in the way of a trade war,” said Cato Institute trade policy analyst Alfredo Carrillo Obregon.
Attleboro 'Photo Angel' returns thousands of long-lost photos to families across USA
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — An Attleboro woman has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of people get pictures of loved ones back-from decades ago- for free. Kate Kelley said for as long as she can remember, she's taken the term "family historian" seriously. In 2021 she said she and her mom had been going through old family photos, specifically looking and one of her grandparent's albums. They noticed many people they were related to, and then found a few they weren't.
Darline Graham embraces Trump's talking points as primary runoff ends
by RAY LEWIS | The National News Desk Tue, August 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM Senator Darline Graham has aligned herself closely with President Donald Trump as she campaigns for a full term. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — Senator Darline Graham, the South Carolina Republican, may win her primary runoff Tuesday on the coattails of President Donald Trump and her deceased late brother Lindsey.
Dolly Parton was hospitalized just days before her death, after update on health decline
NASHIVILLE, Tenn. (TNND) — Dolly Parton was hospitalized just four days before her death on Tuesday, according to PEOPLE Magazine, which also interviewed the country legend the same day. It is still unclear why Parton was hospitalized; her cause of death has not yet been released. VIDEO Parton acknowledged a recent decline in her health in the interview with PEOPLE.
PHOTOS: Fans begin memorial outside Dolly Parton's Brentwood home
PHOTOS: Fans begin memorial outside Dolly Parton's Brentwood home {p}Flowers and handwritten messages began gathering outside Dolly Parton’s Brentwood home Tuesday as fans mourned the country music icon following her death at age 80.{/p}{p}Bouquets lined the gates of the property, alongside a handmade sign that read, “We Will Always Love You,” a reference to one of Parton’s best-known songs.{/p}{p}The growing memorial offered an early local tribute to Parton, whose music, philanthropy and...
ICE touts new arrests as New York law ends local police cooperation with agency
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is highlighting new arrests as some state and local governments move to limit cooperation with the agency. In New York, a state law banning cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE agents went into effect Tuesday. (TNND) In New York, a state law banning cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE agents went into effect Tuesday. The law ends a 287g agreement that allowed ICE to use local police for enforcement.