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Judge hears arguments on RI house sticker law

BRISTOL, R.I. - A lawyer for University of Rhode Island students has asked a judge to strike down a law allowing police in a beach town to place stickers on homes that host loud parties. ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  17 Nov 2009

Pfizer move a new blow to Conn. city in land fight

NEW LONDON, Conn. - After drug giant Pfizer Inc. announced that it was opening a new research center here, city officials aggressively moved to acquire surrounding land for an economic development project - triggering an epic fight over eminent domain ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pfizer Inc.,  Supreme Court of the United States,  Wyeth Pharmaceuticals,  Pat Lee (politician),  Susette Kelo

Conn. residents: Pfizer land battle unnecessary

NEW LONDON, Conn. After drug giant Pfizer Inc. announced that it was opening a new research center here, city officials aggressively moved to acquire surrounding land for an economic development project – triggering an epic fight over eminent domain ...

From ERIC TUCKER, San Diego Union-Tribune,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pfizer Inc.,  Supreme Court of the United States,  Wyeth Pharmaceuticals,  Pat Lee (politician),  Susette Kelo

Chinese detainee’s widow wants government kept in lawsuit

PROVIDENCE - The widow of a Chinese immigrant wants the federal government to remain a defendant in her lawsuit over the death of her husband, who was detained at a Rhode Island jail where authorities say he was abused and denied access to appropriate ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Boston Globe,  11 Nov 2009

R.I. shore resort reborn

Between the private beach and the butler service, a new resort on Rhode Island's shore promises to be among New England's most luxurious when it opens in June. The original Ocean House was a post-Civil War resort destination for the rich. The 1916 ...

From ERIC TUCKER, The Telegraph,  11 Nov 2009

Luxury resort opening in depressed Rhode Island

Between the private beach and butler service, a new resort on Rhode Island's shore promises to be among New England's most luxurious when it opens in June. The original Ocean House was a post-Civil War resort destination for the rich. The 1916 ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Taiwan News,  9 Nov 2009

Lawyer: Woods' brother did not get proper care

A lawyer for Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has told a jury that a hospital did not do enough to care for Woods' younger brother when he went to the emergency room complaining of a sore throat and vomiting in 2006. Michael Woods later died of ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Taiwan News,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: James Woods,  Michael Woods

RI fitness program founder plans to expand program

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - There's no muscle-bound instructor snarling for another pull-up or large cash prize offered to the person who sheds the most pounds. ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Brown University,  Robert Wood Johnson,  Roger Williams

Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death

WARWICK, R.I. Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother. Woods on Friday would not discuss the lawsuit in detail, but told The Associated Press he wants "justice" for his ...

From ERIC TUCKER, San Diego Union-Tribune,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: James Woods,  Michael Woods,  Rudy Giuliani

Founder of RI fitness program wins national award

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—There's no muscle-bound instructor snarling for another pull-up or large cash prize offered to the person who sheds the most pounds. Even so, about 35,000 Rhode Islanders have competed over the last four years in their own, quieter ...

From ERIC TUCKER, Boston Globe,  8 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Brown University,  Roger Williams,  Robert Wood Johnson

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