Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Florida upsets No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 2 Ohio State ends No. 5 Indiana's undefeated streak in Week 13 of college football NCAA.comCollege Football Playoff picks after Week 13 ESPN10 Takeaways from Week 13: Indiana's Playoff chances drop while upsets in the SEC create chaos NBC SportsCollege football winners, losers in Week 13: Florida's Billy Napier keeps winning, Big 12 leaders fall flat CBS SportsCollege football live scores, updates: Alabama at Oklahoma, Texas A&M at Auburn and more Yahoo Sports
SpaceX to launch 20 Starlink satellites on the 400th Falcon 9 rocket Spaceflight NowSpaceX rocket launch doubleheader may occur Monday, with twin Starlink missions possible Florida TodaySpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video) Space.comPresident-Elect Trump Joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship Flight Test Launch C-SPAN SpaceX targeting Saturday evening for Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites KSBY News
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers 44-25 loss to Nebraska: Defense collapses in blowout Bucky's 5th QuarterMatt Rhule and Nebraska get pivotal win over Wisconsin with coveted recruits watching On3Huskers Beat Badgers, 44-25 huskers.comNebraska ends 8-year bowl drought with 44-25 rout of Wisconsin WOWT
First up-close picture taken of star outside Milky Way ABC NewsFirst Close-Up of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow The New York TimesUnprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth CNNStar imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video) Space.comWe've taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time New Scientist
Heart cockle shells transmit sunlight to photosymbiotic algae using bundled fiber optic cables and condensing lenses Nature.comHeart-Shaped Sea Creatures Hold the Key to Faster Internet NewsweekNature’s first fiber optics could light the way to internet innovation Science News MagazineHeart cockles have windows in their shells to let in light for symbiotic algae Phys.org