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The photographic works of local resident Melvyn Gendron are now on exhibit in the center aisle display cases at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton Street. Titled "Seasons of Light", the series of photographs captures the dramatic contrast of light and shadow against a variety of objects. The exhibit is available for viewing now through October 31, 2022 during the library's regular business hours. The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-9pm, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-5pm, and Saturdays in September from 1pm-5pm.  

President Trump says "radical" Democrats are holding the government hostage as the shutdown rolls into its third week. During a Rose Garden luncheon on Tuesday, Trump praised Republicans for standing firm during the ongoing shutdown. Democratic lawmakers remain dug in on efforts to extend healthcare subsidies, while Republicans are demanding the government reopen before any negotiations take place.        The White House says there's no immediate plans for President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet. Trump told reporters last week that he would meet with Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine. The White House also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a "productive" call today.        Republicans in North Carolina have advanced a new congressional map aimed at picking up another House seat. It's the latest round in the redistricting battle involving several states. The GOP controls the state's legislature and today, the Senate passed the measure that would give Republicans an advantage in 11 out of 14 House seats from the state, up from the current ten.        An illegal immigrant and a federal marshal were injured during a shooting incident in South Los Angeles. ICE says the marshal and immigrant were shot during an immigration operation this morning. Both are believed to have non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The LAPD confirms one person is in custody in connection with the shooting.        An American Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles turned back on Monday after a technical issue led the pilot to think there was an emergency. A flight left Omaha, Nebraska but turned back after only 20 minutes in the air and landed safely. The FAA said the problem was in the plane's phone system.        The NBA season tips off with a doubleheader tonight. The Oklahoma City Thunder will raise their championship banner as they host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Kevin Durant will also be making his debut for the Rockets. In the night's second game, the Golden State Warriors will visit the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. Eastern.       

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