CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — When the state stepped in to take over financially struggling Central Falls in 2010, Rhode Island's smallest city lost something fundamental: its democratic government. Mayor Charles Moreau would be forced to give back his key to City Hall, and the City Council was relegated to advisory status — unsure for months whether...
Regular Powerball lottery players will notice several changes when they purchase their tickets starting today. Lottery officials, in an attempt to generate new interest in the lottery game, have announced changes that will feature large jackpots and better overall odds of winning. The "new and improved" Powerball jackpots now start at $40...
