Providence police officer Jeann Lugo was in a contest against Rhode Island Political Cooperative Chairwoman Jennifer Rourke.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
Take a look inside ‘The Cheech’: This new Chicano art museum could be largest of its kind
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art in Riverside, California, unveiled the Cheech and Chong member’s prolific collection of Mexican-American art.
What does poison oak look like? The ‘leaves of three’ saying doesn’t always apply
As more people venture outside to enjoy warm weather, be prepared to identify poison oak to avoid future headaches and itchy red rashes.
See Americans honor Juneteenth and promote social justice across the nation
As Americans gather to honor the independence of Black people this Juneteenth, see what ‘Black Joy’ looks like at celebrations across the nation.
Climate change is putting national parks at risk. Here are some of the vulnerable ones.
A national park analysis completed in 2021 found that nearly 75% of parks are at risk from the effects of climate change.
New waterfall trail in West Virginia promises 29 ‘breathtaking’ falls
Hikers can view 29 waterfalls in West Virginia along the nation’s first statewide waterfall trail in the youngest national park, New River Gorge.
Ukrainians take kids, pets, stuffed animals to visit abandoned Russian tanks, photos show
As remnants of war become a fixture in the lives of Ukrainians, publicly displayed Russian war tanks have become a stark reminder of the carnage.
See the future of sustainable decor on full display at Milan Design Week
The theme of Fuorisalone – a Milano Design Week event celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability – is “Between Space and Time.”
Aftermath of Philadelphia mass shooting that left three dead, 11 injured
A shooting rampage in on a crowded street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killed three people, wounded 11 and ignited chaos on Sunday morning.
Rare, never-before-seen baby albino Galapagos giant tortoise debuts at Switzerland zoo
With red eyes and a white shell, the rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise made its public debut at a Swiss zoo on Friday.