From Weetamoo Woods to Four Corners, here are 5 things to know about Tiverton

The town has two beaches, both located on the Sakonnet River, Grinnell's Beach and Fogland Beach.

From beaches to the Spite Tower, here are 5 things to know about Little Compton

The state bird, a chicken known as the Rhode Island Red, is especially dear to the village of Adamsville in Little Compton ...

From Colt State Park to the Fourth of July parade, here are 5 things to know about Bristol

Bristol has the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States, with Bristol's first Fourth of July ...

Government shutdown on verge of surpassing record as Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending impasse this week

Speaking to reporters, Thune laid out the next steps toward a potential end to the shutdown. The House-passed continuing resolution extends government funding at current levels until Nov. 21. Thune ...

Many families struggle as food stamp benefits remain unclear

The bottom line for thousands of families, including the 1 in 20 in Utah who rely on food stamps for at least part of their food, is uncertainty about the future and no benefits at the moment.

SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first ...