From WPR
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The USDA's gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what's changed in vivid detail
Recently, the USDA updated its plant hardiness map for the first time in 11 years. If you're a gardener — and everybody can be a gardener,...
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Heavy police presence at Barrington High School
Police said it happened on one of the athletic fields and was "handled by police safely."
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RI’s historic Rabbit Island up for sale
For nearly $900,000, a small historic island off the coast of North Kingstown could be yours.
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Cranston home hit by lightning, owner says
Sandra Pastore says she and her husband were sitting on their couch watching TV when lightning struck their property in Cranston.
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Hail storm hits Rhode Island
In Narragansett, there were reports of 2-inch hail, the size of a hen egg, which is extremely rare for Southern New England.
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Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women
In a recording, the group's leader declared: ""We will flog the women we will stone them to death in public [for crimes]." What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place?
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Confectionary snacks recalled due to salmonella risk
Palmer Candy Company is recalling dozens of chocolate- and yogurt-covered snacks because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the FDA.
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Voters in South Kingstown, Chariho school districts deciding on separate $150M bonds
Voters in the two school districts are deciding on $150 million projects before a boost in state reimbursement funds run out.