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House Committee To Vote On Divisive Abortion Bill: Patch PM

Also: snow shoveling safety, gas prices hold steady, and more.

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Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on January 18.
Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on January 18. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the Rhode Island Patch network.

House Committee Set To Vote On Abortion Rights Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony in its version of the bill this evening as well.

Snow Shoveling: How To Avoid Injury And Stay Safe

From common signs of a heart attack to how to safely clear snow from a gas meter, here are the best ways to shovel safely following a storm.

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Gas Prices Level Off Following Sudden Spike

A week after rising for the first time in months, gas prices have leveled off in Rhode Island over the past week.

Minor Electrical Fire Reveals Major Violations In House

Two families have been temporarily displaced until updates are made to a Central Falls house.

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