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The Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket, RI will host a Holiday Book Sale from December 13 through December 30 during normal business hours. The book sale will be held in the main program room. A variety of gently used books, media and puzzles will be available for sale at nominal prices. For every $5 purchase of  hardcover or large softcover books, receive one book free. Fill a plastic market bag with small paperbacks for only $1.00. We supply the bags! For more information, please call the library at 401-769-9044.

 

 

 
Protests are breaking out in two American cities following shooting incidents involving ICE agents. Protests continue in Minneapolis over the deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent. In Portland, ICE agents were attempting a traffic stop when the driver reportedly tried to run over an agent and shots were fired, injuring two people.        President Trump is expected to meet with oil executives at the White House today as he tries to spur investment in Venezuela's oil infrastructure. The meeting comes after the U.S. military attacked Venezuela and captured its president. Trump accused Venezuela of stealing American oil when it nationalized its assets years ago.        A Supreme Court decision could come at any time on the legality of President Trump's global tariffs. The justices heard the case in November and could issue a ruling as early as today. The high court's ruling could have massive implications for American consumers, businesses, the economy and presidential authority.        NASA says the ISS crew returning to Earth will be leaving early because of a medical situation with a crew member. NASA announced at a news conference Thursday the unnamed crew member is in stable condition, and that it plans to bring the crew home within the coming days.        Some 60 people were evacuated from the Disneyland Monorail Thursday after a power outage. The monorail stopped near the Space Mountain ride at the theme park south of Los Angeles. Anaheim police said first responders used ladders to get the passengers down safely and no one was injured.        "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is expected to lead the domestic box office this weekend. The third chapter of James Cameron's epic sci-fi franchise is projected to take in another 20 million dollars in its fourth weekend in theaters.       

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