RI State Wire

3 men ready to plead and be sentenced in prison murder of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

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3 men ready to plead and be sentenced in prison murder of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Man accused of serving as lookout in notorious Boston jail murder Gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will not serve additional prison time after pleading guilty Monday to a charge of lying to federal agents. Sean McKinnon, who was wearing shackles, was hugged by his two lawyers after U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh … Read more

Severe weather in the United States: extreme heat in the Southwest, rain in the Gulf and snow in the Rockies

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Severe weather in the United States: extreme heat in the Southwest, rain in the Gulf and snow in the Rockies

PHOENIX — Extreme temperatures are expected this week in the United States. Authorities have warned residents in the southwest to take precautions as a heat wave moves east, while heavy rain and flooding could inundate Gulf states and snow threatens parts of the Rocky Mountains and the Northwest. Extreme heat spread across Arizona, New Mexico … Read more