The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.… MORE
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2 accused of running high-end brothel network in Massachusetts and Virginia appear in court
A man and woman accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., suburbs appeared in court Monday. But a hearing on whether they should remain behind bars while they await trial was delayed until next week.… MORE
Missing 5-year-old found dead in pond near Rhode Island home
A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a public pond in Providence Thursday morning after going missing the night before.… MORE
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress
Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.… MORE
Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday's races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special election to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. … MORE
One dead in fierce Pawtucket house fire
A fierce fire tore through a four-story home at 31 – 33 Cole Street in Pawtucket Wednesday morning, leaving one person dead, and a police officer treated for a hand injury after helping several other residents flee to safety.… MORE
UPDATE: Cranston child is shot, his father charged
A four year old boy was undergoing surgery Tuesday, rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the head at his family’s Cranston home, his father undergoing questioning, police said.… MORE
Potential industry slowdown in toy sales weighs on shares of Hasbro and Mattel
Hasbro’s third-quarter revenue performance missed Wall Street’s expectations and the company cut its full-year revenue outlook again as signs of a possible industry slowdown in toy sales heading into the holiday season weighs on jittery investors.… MORE
Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.… MORE
City courtroom renamed in honor of former Chief Judge Caprio
The Providence municipal courtroom was renamed Friday in honor of Chief Judge Emeritus Frank Caprio, who presided over traffic cases and other disputes for 38 years and brought fame to the city with his television show “Caught In Providence” which aired around the world.… MORE
