PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office's Hate Crimes Summit: * * * Good afternoon! It is a privilege to be with you today. I want to start by thanking Attorney General Peter Neronha for the invitation. The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office has worked tirelessly to protect civil rights by combating hate crimes while ensuring public safety for a  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders Hazard: The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: June 06, 2024 Units: About 7,700 (In addition, about 297 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Wild Country toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email  more