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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• What we learned about the sailor killed in Newport Harbor shootout (newportri.com) — Police say a man suspected of stealing a 40-foot sailboat from New Jersey was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with officers in Newport Harbor, where a Newport harbormaster first spotted the vessel. The suspect, 27-year-old Brendan Norris, was an experienced sailor who had recently been working on local boats and promoting his skills online. The wounded officer was treated and released from Newport Hospital.
• NBC 10 PM Flash Briefing: August 27, 2026 (turnto10.com) — A recent NBC 10 flash briefing includes a deadly confrontation in Newport Harbor after a stolen sailboat from New Jersey was found here, drawing serious attention to local waters. The roundup also covers a Pawtuxet River ordnance scare, a Smithfield house fire, a Warwick man's fatal crash in Massachusetts, and a Pawtucket stabbing.
• Roger Federer tells CNN Sports he's prepared for happy tears at Hall of Fame induction (krdo.com) — Tennis legend Roger Federer is in Newport this weekend for his long-awaited induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where he's bracing for more emotional "happy tears." In a wide-ranging interview, he reflects on his record-setting career, the pressure behind his calm style, and how life as a father and philanthropist now feels at a "lower pace."
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