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Federal election monitors headed to New Bedford

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By Mike Cerullo Verified
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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — The Trump Administration is planning to send election monitors to New Bedford this fall for the first time in recent history. The federal government outlined its reasoning in a letter to the city earlier this week. According to the letter, 2021 census data shows a significant population of limited-English proficient (“LEP”) United States citizens of voting-age in the city. "An estimated 4.5% of the city’s voting-age Hispanic citizens are LEP.
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HHS shifts policy on youth gender dysphoria care as hospitals pause services

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WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reshape how the federal government approaches care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, describing the shift as a move toward “rigorous, evidence-based medicine” and away from what it calls experimental interventions.
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Before the charges: Did 18 births reveal missed chances to help Ohio children?

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By Lisa Rantala Verified
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — Eighteen births in less than 17 years have put a new focus on whether medical professionals should have spotted signs of trouble in what has become Ohio's massive child endangering case. Records reviewed by WSYX's investigative team show Elizabeth Siders had a baby nearly every year since 2008. Now, 16 of those children are victims in the Vinton County case.
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Turnpike and Bridge Authority releases Mount Hope Bridge inspection report

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Fri, July 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM Mount Hope Bridge. (WJAR) The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority on Friday released a 500-page safety analysis of the Mount Hope Bridge. Mount Hope Bridge. (WJAR){ } Lawyers for Bristol wrote that the town sought the document "realizing the vital importance of the Mount Hope Bridge to the Town" and cited the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge in late 2023. RITBA cited sensitive security information when it denied the request.
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Which original 'Little House on the Prairie' star made a surprise cameo in the reboot?

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By Elizabeth Stanton Verified
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Netflix rebooted “Little House on the Prairie” with a little help from an OG star. Little House on the Prairie. (L to R) Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls, Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls, Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls, Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls in episode 102 of Little House on the Prairie. Cr. Eric Zachanowich/Netflix © 2026 Alison Angrim, who played mean girl Nellie Oleson in the original series, made an appearance in the second episode of the revived version, streaming now.
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Mother says daughter planned to leave husband before Bahamas disappearance

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By Grace Bellinghausen Verified
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Fri, July 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM Lynette Hooker from Onsted Michigan went missing after falling from their boat and being swept out to sea. Police in the Bahamas said late Wednesday they have arrested the husband. (Facebook/Lynette Hooker Via CNN Newsource) HOPE TOWN, Bahamas (WPEC) — New details are casting doubt on a husband's account after a Michigan woman vanished while sailing in the Bahamas, according to her family.
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Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia expected to be released from custody Saturday Original

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By Devin Bates Verified
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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia is expected to be released from custody on Saturday. Correia had been on community confinement since last August. In 2021, he was sentenced to six years in prison in a corruption and fraud case involving marijuana dispensary businesses. Prosecutors said Correia ran a ‘pay-to-play’ scheme with prospective marijuana dispensaries while he was mayor, but it wasn’t his first time in hot water.
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Actor Steve Schirripa shares inspiration for children's book 'WillieBoy Eats the World'

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By Ericka Correia
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by ERICKA CORREIA, NBC 10 NEWS Fri, July 10, 2026 at 5:13 PM Steve Schirripa talks about his new children's book with "Gene Off Script," Friday, July 10, 2026. (WJAR) Actor Steve Schirripa shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book "WillieBoy Eats the World," a picture book that tells the story of a dachshund living on New York City cuisine. Schirripa will be holding a book signing event on Aug.
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Crews tear down World Cup setup as games end at Gillette Stadium

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By Maddie Heimsch
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by MADDIE HEIMSCH, NBC 10 NEWS Fri, July 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM Updated Fri, July 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM Crews cleaning up Boston Stadium after the final match. (WJAR) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WJAR) — Boston Stadium said 'bye' to Thursday. The seven soccer matches held in Foxborough came to an end with France beating Morocco in the quarterfinals round. NBC 10's Maddie Heimsch reports as crews tear down the World Cup setup.
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Man sentenced in drive-by shooting, police chase in East Providence Original

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By Martha Konstandinidis
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by MARTHA KONSTANDINIDIS, NBC 10 NEWS Fri, July 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM Updated Fri, July 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM Joshua Pavao appears for a hearing in Providence Superior Court, Friday, July 10, 2026. (WJAR) Joshua Pavao pleaded no contest to three felony charges, including drive-by shooting, carrying a pistol without a license, and leaving the scene of a crash that caused injury. Other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
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WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI) Journalists

Adeleye, Temi-Tope
Allen, Scott
Bates, Devin
Bellotti, Marguerite
Benoit, Katie
Bologna, Alison
Buck, Kennedy
Buttacavoli, Abbey
Carpano, Frank
Cerullo, Mike
Crandall, Brian
DeCastro, Ben
Doris, Jason
Erne, Christina
Faulk, Leanna
Hanewich, Cate
Heimsch, Maddie
Hilario, Mario
Jaehnig, Dan
Levine, Molly
Lezette, Doug
Maradiaga, Frank
Medeiros, Ryan
Menner, Nicole
Morse Silva, Barbara
O'Connell, Jim
Paquet, Dan
Perik, John
Plourde, Samantha
Rae, Krystin
Read, Sam
Russo, Nick
Sacharczyk, Tamara
Scott, Tim
Searles, Mark
Tefft, Artie
Volz, Emily
Walker, Chelsea
Wood, Patrice
Zangari, Paul