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A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital after a crash in Pawtucket Monday night. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/motorcyclist-injured-in-pawtucket-crash/ 

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed four times in Providence Monday night. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/suspect-in-custody-after-providence-stabbing/ 

Sentencing for the RI anesthesiologist, who spent more than 20 years on the run to avoid being prosecuted for sexual assault, has been delayed so he can receive a mental health evaluation. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/ri-fugitives-sentencing-delayed-by-mental-health-evaluation/ 

Dollar General has been sued for charging customers more at the register than the prices that are displayed on shelves and in advertisements. https://www.wpri.com/business-news/dollar-general-is-sued-by-the-ftc-and-20-states-for-whats-being-described-as-deceptive-pricing/  (Getty Images)

The company behind a pilotless plane program has begun testing operations at North Central State Airport in Smithfield. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/pilotless-plane-program-begins-testing-in-smithfield/ 

Police have arrested a Providence man accused of breaking into an apartment in Bristol over the weekend. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/man-charged-with-breaking-into-bristol-apartment/  (📸: Bristol PD)

The Tiverton Town Council addressed ongoing concerns surrounding PFAS contamination and what’s being done to assist impacted residents Monday night. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/tiverton-councilors-approve-50k-in-special-funding-to-address-pfas-contamination/ 

Taylor Swift has joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp and more. More: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-lyle-lovett-and-more-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/ (📸: AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell‘s twin brother confirmed during his murder trial that he had a consensual relationship with Sandra Birchmore when she was an adult. Here's the latest: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/matthew-farwells-twin-brother-takes-stand-in-murder-trial/

Rhode Island has sued Meta over allegations that the company facilitated the proliferation of fraudulent advertisements on its social media platforms. More: https://www.wpri.com/business-news/rhode-island-sues-meta-company-profited-scam-advertisements/

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. Story: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/jay-z-will-headline-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-at-sofi-stadium-in-southern-california/

More than 50,000 Scotch-branded laminators are being recalled due to a potential fire risk. Details: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/laminators-sold-on-amazon-recalled-for-fire-risk/ 

Hopkinton police are investigating a crash between a car and a motorcycle that seriously injured two riders Monday evening. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/2-injured-in-hopkinton-motorcycle-crash/

The Rhode Island DEM is preparing to thin out a section of the Arcadia Management Area by marking diseased and dead trees for removal. Catie McNeil headed to Exeter to learn more about the project: https://www.wpri.com/community/environment/dem-to-thin-arcadia-management-area-of-diseased-trees/ 

Still haven't submitted your mail-in ballot? Voters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have just a little bit longer to turn in their ballots ahead of Election Day. Here’s what you need to know: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/what-to-do-if-you-havent-sent-in-your-mail-ballot-yet/

Road work on the Newport Pell and Mount Hope bridges may cause traffic delays over the next few days. Kysha Hancock reports: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/lane-closures-newport-pell-bridge-mount-hope-bridge/ 

With just a week to go until the election, 12 News asked the three major candidates for Rhode Island governor what immediate steps they would take if elected. Full story: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/what-the-ri-governor-candidates-would-do-during-first-100-days-in-office/

How many Flock cameras are currently being operated by police in RI? Alexandra Leslie gives you an inside look at how they're being used and where: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/more-than-200-flock-cameras-in-use-in-ri-as-some-towns-pull-the-plug/

The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning residents in Providence and Smithfield that two wild animals tested positive for rabies last week. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/2-animals-test-positive-for-rabies-in-providence-smithfield/

A former MBTA track inspector pleaded guilty to federal charges last week for submitting false Red Line reports. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/former-mbta-inspector-pleads-guilty-to-faking-red-line-reports/ (📸: U.S. Attorney District of Massachusetts)

Halloween candy sales are slumping this year due to high chocolate prices and other increased living costs: https://www.wpri.com/money/halloween-candy-sales-are-off-to-a-slow-start-amid-high-chocolate-prices-and-affordability-concerns-2/  (📸: AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is advising drivers of new travel restrictions in effect on the Newport Pell and Mount Hope bridges. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/lane-closures-newport-pell-bridge-mount-hope-bridge/

Police have apprehended two people who allegedly fled the scene of a crash in Providence on Monday afternoon. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/police-2-custody-fleeing-providence-crash/

Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor whose performances of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more characters made him the modern voice of Looney Tunes, has died at 46: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/eric-bauza-modern-voice-of-looney-tunes-characters-dies-at-46/ 

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Department of Justice unlawfully fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey: https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/judge-rules-james-comeys-daughter-unlawfully-fired-as-federal-prosecutor/

Walter Koenig, the actor known for his role as Pavel Chekov in the “Star Trek” franchise, has died. He was 90: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-reports/ 

Here are the nominees for Blitz 12 Player of the Week. See their stat lines and cast your vote here: https://www.wpri.com/blitz-12-player-of-the-week/

We'll soon set our clocks back as efforts to change Daylight Saving Time continue. Here are the three different proposals: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/the-3-approaches-to-daylight-saving-time-considered-this-year-and-what-happened-to-them/ (📸: AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

The clock is ticking for states to address their SNAP error rates or risk losing federal funding. Here's a look at which states are facing cuts: https://www.wpri.com/money/snap-winners-and-losers-which-states-are-facing-possible-funding-cuts/ (📸: Mel Musto/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Halloween is right around the corner, and Rhode Islanders don't have to look far to find one of the most haunted roads in the world. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/ri-has-one-of-the-most-haunted-roads-in-the-world/

Flock cameras have been around for years, but lately they and other automated license plate readers have become a point of extreme controversy. Target 12's @AlexandraLeslie.bsky.social investigates Monday on 12 News at 5.

Open enrollment for Medicare plans is underway, and several changes are going into effect in 2027 that could affect your health care coverage. https://www.wpri.com/money/open-enrollment-begins-what-medicare-beneficiaries-need-to-know-for-2027/  (AP Photo)

Swansea police arrested a man for allegedly driving under the influence after he crashed into a home on Route 6 Saturday afternoon. Ethan Logue has the story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/man-facing-oui-charges-after-truck-crashes-into-route-6-home/ 

A woman is facing charges after an assault involving a folding knife in Providence late Sunday night. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/woman-charged-after-assault-overnight-in-providence/ 

The NASCAR Chase race at Talladega Superspeedway was stopped under the red flag with five laps remaining after a wreck involving Joey Logano. https://www.wpri.com/sports/nascar-news/nascar-race-at-talladega-stopped-after-joey-loganos-car-goes-airborne-in-15-car-wreck/  (AP Photo)

Check out the Full Hunter's Moon from our East Providence live camera!🌛

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected on Sunday, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. (📸: AP) https://www.wpri.com/news/international/ap-international/trump-critic-lula-wins-reelection-in-brazil-securing-fourth-presidential-term/ 

Serbia's longtime leader conceded defeat to a youth-led opposition movement after the country's elections on Sunday. (📸: AP) https://www.wpri.com/news/international/serbias-strongman-leader-vucic-concedes-defeat-to-student-led-movement-in-seismic-political-shift/ 

Developers held a groundbreaking earlier today at the site of an old school in Woonsocket that is set to become approximately 150 new apartments. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/ground-broken-on-apartments-at-old-woonsocket-school/ 

Venezuela's opposition leader returned to the country Sunday as doubts about the role of the U.S. in the country's future continue. (📸: AP) https://www.wpri.com/news/international/ap-international/venezuelas-opposition-leader-machado-returns-after-months-in-exile-as-doubts-over-democracy-deepen/ 

The investigation into the death of Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta, who was killed in a crash on Rt. 146 in January, has concluded. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/no-criminal-charges-filed-in-uxbridge-officers-death/ 

Three officers in Holbrook, Mass. helped rescue a man from a vehicle after it caught fire early Sunday morning. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/massachusetts-officers-pull-man-from-burning-vehicle/ 

WATCH: Video shows the moment a truck crashes into a home in Swansea on Saturday afternoon. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/man-facing-oui-charges-after-truck-crashes-into-route-6-home/ 

We’ll see another great day of weather with plenty of sunshine and milder temperatures by this afternoon. We’ll be approaching 70 degrees for some on Monday. https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-sunny-cool-and-dry-next-few-days/ 

Watch now on WPRI 12+: The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's took place at Roger Williams Park over the weekend.

Watch now on WPRI 12+: Mike Quill and Skrivs from Fear Town Productions joined Meteorologist Catie McNeil on this episode of Beyond the Forecast.

A house on Route 6 in Swansea was determined to be unsafe to occupy after a truck crashed into it on Saturday afternoon. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/man-facing-oui-charges-after-truck-crashes-into-route-6-home/ 

One person was hospitalized on Saturday morning after a car crashed into their home on Brayton Ave. in Fall River. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/resident-injured-after-car-crashes-into-fall-river-home/ 

With Brazil preparing to hold their presidential runoff tomorrow, both candidates made their final pitches to the country's voters. https://www.wpri.com/news/international/ap-international/brazils-lula-bolsonaro-close-arguments-to-voters-ahead-of-nail-biting-election-runoff/ 

Elon Musk said that his company was behind the temporary slowdown of Starlink services in Ukraine, which is a critical part of the country's defense. https://www.wpri.com/news/international/ap-international/musk-says-he-was-behind-starlink-speed-restriction-after-service-in-ukraine-is-restored/