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Four days after the sentencing of Buddy Cianci, David N. Cicilline is crowned as the emerging political force in Providence
BY IAN DONNIS
 
AS THE PROJO TURNS
A mixed message on the Harwood-Collins case

CIVIL LIBERTIES
US judge clamps down on mandatory detention

CULTUREWATCH
Retailers recognize plus-sized market
photo Judgment day
Strong in his dark moment, Cianci dodges prison (for now)
BY IAN DONNIS
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photo Getting religion
A Patriots fan, who still doesn't quite believe last year's Super Bowl score, hangs out with the faithful
BY SEAN GLENNON
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Hillary's rise to power
After just two years of elective office,
Senator Hillary Clinton is becoming a political kingmaker
BY SETH GITELL
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The world in their heart
Can a violent time give birth to peace?
BY PAM STEAGER
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Lipstick and Peppermint
Say you're the fiction writer who's been telling the ongoing story of Providence. You've just given the plot a big twist by having the charismatic, toupeed mayor convicted of racketeering and now need to set off in a compelling new direction by choosing his successor. The light bulb goes on in your head. I know! I'll make him the gay, Jewish, Italian-American son of a mob lawyer! How's that for spectacular!
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Change of fools
It's time to retire the penny. And while you're at it, you might want to reconsider the nickel
BY STEVE ALMOND
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