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Visibility a challenge for scientists studying German U-boat

Written by Michelle R. Smith PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Scientists who set out to use submersibles to study a German U-boat off the Rhode Island coast said Tuesday they were hampered by poor visibility but the mission was still a success because they were able to test new technologies that

Providence

Rhode Island-based Citizens Bank to pay $34.5 million in deposit discrepancy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citizens Bank has been ordered to pay $34.5 million in refunds and penalties for shortchanging customers on their full deposits. Federal regulators said Wednesday the Providence, Rhode Island-based bank kept the difference when deposit slips and the actual amount of money transferred didn't match.