This year, the top five best states overall were Utah, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska. The bottom five were Arkansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Mississippi, Alaska and Louisiana.

Above: Members of the First Rhode Island Regiment reenactors; they will be there on Aug. 29-30. Submitted photo. Submitted ...

As the USA continues beyond its 250th anniversary, it is important to be reminded that the idea of freedom of religion and ...

Narragansett Brewing Company has over 130 years of history, while Trinity Brewhouse has had the longest continuous run. How ...

A retired pastor reflects on “under God,” the Founders and how religious freedom shaped America’s national identity.

Local author Margaret Cotton will host a national webinar next week on early American women, feminism and the fight for ...

Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are studying parasitoid wasps as a potential biological control for the invasive spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive planthopper from ...

Rhode Island's government once rotated among five historic state houses. Explore their unique past and learn how to visit ...

A man convicted of sexual assault and considered one of Rhode Island's most wanted fugitives was arrested off the coast of New Jersey after over 20 years on the run, state officials said Thursday.

A Rhode Island fugitive who had been on the run for 20 years and was featured on “America’s Most Wanted” was captured by US Marshals on his sailboat off the coast of New York. Ronald L. Fischer was ...

Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and climate. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, ...

In a rare underwater view, a great white shark was spotted swimming off Block Island — marking what the Atlantic Shark Institute said may be the first time a white shark has ever been caught on camera ...