Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Read full article: Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICEA Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiancรฉ.
Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
Read full article: Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remainLeaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this yearโs autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Read full article: Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with natureHumans first began foraging for food some 12,000 years ago, long before they developed agricultural tools that overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans.
Man charged in New Hampshire country club shooting makes first court appearance
Read full article: Man charged in New Hampshire country club shooting makes first court appearanceA man charged in a fatal shooting at a New Hampshire country club made an initial appearance in court and was scheduled to return to court in early October.
Patrons at New Hampshire restaurant shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says
Read full article: Patrons at New Hampshire restaurant shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG saysAuthorities say patrons at a restaurant acted quickly and selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy.
Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina's top spot in jeopardy
Read full article: Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina's top spot in jeopardyThe Democratic National Committee is seriously considering scrambling the partyโs next presidential primary calendar.
โWhoโs got next?โ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: โWhoโs got next?โ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
Read full article: Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the statesPresident Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote, but turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.
Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
Read full article: Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial DayAn unusual May norโeaster is soaking New England and threatening to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Bakery in New Hampshire wins in free speech case over a pastry shop painting
Read full article: Bakery in New Hampshire wins in free speech case over a pastry shop paintingA federal judge says a New Hampshire townโs attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its painting featuring pastries is unconstitutional.
Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
Read full article: Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in firstDemocrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar.
No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so
Read full article: No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do soAbout 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries.
New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million
Read full article: New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 millionThe New Hampshire attorney generalโs office has agreed to a $10 million settlement in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the stateโs youth detention center in the 1990s.
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
Read full article: In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New HampshireDemocrats in Washington are trying to sound optimistic following Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's announcement she won't seek reelection in New Hampshire in 2026.
Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town's decision against pastry painting
Read full article: Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town's decision against pastry paintingA New Hampshire bakery owner has tesified that his excitement about displaying a painting by high school students of giant pastries quickly turned to annoyance after a zoning code officer told him it was a sign that had to be changed or removed.
A free speech dispute over a New England town's pastry shop painting heads to trial
Read full article: A free speech dispute over a New England town's pastry shop painting heads to trialA New Hampshire town and a bakery owner are scheduled for trial in a First Amendment dispute about a painting of a sun and pastries.
Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
Read full article: Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteoutTwo experienced hikers were rescued after an hourslong ordeal in which they became stranded in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions on New Hampshire's challenging Mount Washington.
Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously
Read full article: Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiouslyWinter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting.
New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports
Read full article: New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sportsTwo New Hampshire fathers who were punished for wearing pink wristbands marked โXXโ to represent female chromosomes at a high school soccer game say they didn't set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender athlete.
Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires
Read full article: Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight firesA New Hampshire company is working to develop a fleet of autonomous helicopters that it hopes can be used to put out fires, spray crops and handle other dangerous jobs.
Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colors
Read full article: Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colorsNew England leaf-watching season is in full swing, with people from as far as Florida and Berlin flocking to the region for scenic hikes, drives, train rides and bus tours to soak in the splendid hues of red, orange and bronze.
A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free him
Read full article: A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free himA New Hampshire fire chief says rescuers freed an 11-year-old boy who slipped between two boulders near his school and was trapped for more than nine hours.
2 transgender New Hampshire girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, a judge rules
Read full article: 2 transgender New Hampshire girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, a judge rulesA federal judge says two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams as the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban.
Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race
Read full article: Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's raceNew Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries.
New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contest
Read full article: New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contestA man says he's grateful New Hampshireโs governor came to his aid when he started choking during a lobster roll eating contest.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker
Read full article: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center workerA New Hampshire judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a former staffer at a youth detention center charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Family of 3 killed in series of shootings that ended on Maine bridge identified
Read full article: Family of 3 killed in series of shootings that ended on Maine bridge identifiedAuthorities have released autopsy results for three bodies recovered from a home, a car's back seat and a river between New Hampshire and Maine.
Woman found dead before police kill husband on I-95 bridge, discover boy's body in vehicle
Read full article: Woman found dead before police kill husband on I-95 bridge, discover boy's body in vehiclePolice say a man who was being pursued in the killing of his wife in New Hampshire was shot by police and tumbled from the Interstate 95 bridge that connects the state to Maine.
Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments
Read full article: Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears argumentsA federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
Read full article: New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virusNew Hampshire health authorities are reporting the death of a person who tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus.
First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandal
Read full article: First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandalThe first criminal trial arising from a five-year investigation into allegations of abuse at New Hampshireโs youth detention center is underway.
Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine
Read full article: Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fineA company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Bidenโs voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said.
Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law
Read full article: Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new lawA federal judge has temporarily cleared the way for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake
Read full article: Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lakeA teenager is being called a hero for safely stopping an empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake.
As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
Read full article: As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers coolA heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England, but there's no immediate relief in sight for much of the rest of the country.
The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many Democrats
Read full article: The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many DemocratsThe Democratic National Committeeโs rulemaking arm has voted to seat New Hampshireโs full slate of delegates at the partyโs convention this summer, ending a bitter feud with the state over its presidential primary no longer being the first in the nation.
Soar, slide, splash? Itโs skiersโ choice as springโs wacky pond skimming tradition returns
Read full article: Soar, slide, splash? Itโs skiersโ choice as springโs wacky pond skimming tradition returnsThe wacky spring tradition of pond skimming is happening this month at ski resorts across the country.
Town creates public art ordinance after free speech debate over doughnut mural
Read full article: Town creates public art ordinance after free speech debate over doughnut muralVoters in a New Hampshire town have passed an ordinance addressing what local officials call โa path forwardโ for the installation of murals and other public artwork.
Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave
Read full article: Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leaveMany eclipse visitors to northern New England had to pull an all-nighter navigating crammed roads in order to leave.
Cleanup begins as spring nor'easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack power
Read full article: Cleanup begins as spring nor'easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack powerSnow showers are lingering as the cleanup begins following a major spring storm that brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast.
April nor'easter with heavy, wet snow pounds Northeast, knocks out power to hundreds of thousands
Read full article: April nor'easter with heavy, wet snow pounds Northeast, knocks out power to hundreds of thousandsAn early spring nor'easter is hammering the Northeast with heavy snow, rain and high winds, with some northern areas expected to get up to 2 feet of snow.
As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy
Read full article: As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policyRepublican lawmakers across the country were already jockeying to inject their states deeper into immigration enforcement when the Supreme Court, if only briefly, let Texas enforce a new law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
Read full article: The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire votersThe League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Bidenโs voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primaryA New Orleans magician says a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillipsโ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities say may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport
Read full article: Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sportEach February, more than 2,000 players descend on Meredith, New Hampshire, for the three-day Pond Hockey Classic.
AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
Read full article: AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegalThe Federal Communications Commission is outlawing robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence.
Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primary
Read full article: Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primaryAuthorities are issuing cease-and-desist orders against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Bidenโs voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshireโs first-in-the-nation primary last month.
Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump
Read full article: Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in TrumpRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep over the Civil War and slavery, but her primary target during a โSaturday Night Liveโ appearance was Donald Trump.
Trump wins final delegate out of New Hampshire
Read full article: Trump wins final delegate out of New HampshireFormer President Donald Trump has won the last remaining unresolved delegate from New Hampshire, giving him a 13-9 delegate advantage in the Granite State over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring Trump as the 'presumptive 2024 nominee'
Read full article: Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring Trump as the 'presumptive 2024 nominee'The Republican National Committee has pulled a resolution to consider declaring Donald Trump the partyโs โpresumptive 2024 nomineeโ before he formally clinches the requisite number of delegates.
AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitions
Read full article: AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitionsWith momentum from this monthโs presidential contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden and Donald Trump appear poised to give the nation a sequel to the 2020 election โ but even strong victories this week for both men highlighted weak spots for each of them.
Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses record
Read full article: Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses recordMore people cast votes in Tuesdayโs contest between former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley than in any previous presidential primary of either party in New Hampshireโs history.
Biden wins New Hampshire primary through a write-in effort after declining to campaign there
Read full article: Biden wins New Hampshire primary through a write-in effort after declining to campaign therePresident Joe Biden has won New Hampshireโs largely symbolic Democratic primary, prevailing via an unusual write-in campaign after he refused to campaign or appear on the ballot in the state.
Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe leading presidential candidates
Read full article: Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe leading presidential candidatesDemocrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump are the front-runners for their respective partiesโ presidential nominations.
Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast shows
Read full article: Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast showsFormer President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.
Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does
Read full article: Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump doesABC News has canceled the next Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire after Nikki Haley said she won't participate unless former President Donald Trump takes part in it.
DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets Haley
Read full article: DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets HaleyRon DeSantis is taking his battle with Nikki Haley directly to her home state, planning to head straight to South Carolina, which holds the first GOP votes in the South, after Mondayโs Iowa caucuses.
Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a third-party candidate
Read full article: Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a third-party candidateIowa and New Hampshire are about to kick off the 2024 presidential nominating process, but Sen. Joe Manchin says the path for a potential third-party candidate wonโt become clear until Super Tuesday in March.
New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'
Read full article: New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'New Hampshireโs attorney general has ordered national Democratic party leaders to stop calling the stateโs unsanctioned presidential primary โmeaningless,โ saying doing so violates state law.
Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
Read full article: Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travelA major winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'
Read full article: Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'On a mission to keep former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is urging New Hampshire voters to use their upcoming presidential primary to send a message to the world.
Chris Christie outlines his national drug crisis plan, focusing on treatment and stigma reduction
Read full article: Chris Christie outlines his national drug crisis plan, focusing on treatment and stigma reductionRepublican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is outlining his plan for addressing the latest wave of the nation's drug crisis.
A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength
Read full article: A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strengthThe super PAC supporting Donald Trumpโs 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that the GOP front-runner is seeking to blunt her rise, particularly in New Hampshire.
Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footing
Read full article: Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footingDonald Trump has asked New Hampshire voters to help him secure the Republican presidential nomination before any rivals find their footing with the 2024 campaignโs opening contest just weeks away.
Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS law
Read full article: Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS lawThe Biden administration is announcing the first allocation of incentives from last yearโs bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Two networks announce GOP presidential debates just days apart at same New Hampshire school
Read full article: Two networks announce GOP presidential debates just days apart at same New Hampshire schoolTwo television networks have said they will hold separate Republican presidential debates at the same location in New Hampshire just ahead of that stateโs GOP primary next month, but officials at Saint Anselm College said they were only aware of one of the events.
Donovan Clingan scores 29 to lead No. 4 UConn over UNH 84-64 for a 24th straight nonconference win
Read full article: Donovan Clingan scores 29 to lead No. 4 UConn over UNH 84-64 for a 24th straight nonconference winDonovan Clingan scored a career-high 29 points and No. 4 UConn beat New Hampshire 84-64 on Monday night to set a record with its 24th consecutive victory over a nonconference opponent by double digits.
Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guard
Read full article: Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guardAuthorities say the gunman who was killed after shooting to death a security guard at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital has been identified.
New Hampshire defies national Democratsโ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23
Read full article: New Hampshire defies national Democratsโ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23New Hampshire has scheduled its presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, keeping the state first despite national Democratsโ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar.
Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary
Read full article: Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primaryVice President Kamala Harris has flown to South Carolina to file paperwork putting President Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot of the state that will lead off the Democratic presidential primary.
5 Republicans will be on stage for the third presidential debate. Hereโs who missed the cut
Read full article: 5 Republicans will be on stage for the third presidential debate. Hereโs who missed the cutThe field of candidates onstage for the third Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet.
New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden
Read full article: New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no BidenThe stage is set for the New Hampshire presidential primary, even though the date hasn't been picked yet.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future
Read full article: Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on futureMinnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden.
So Biden's a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?
Read full article: So Biden's a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?President Joe Biden wasnโt successful in unseating New Hampshire from the first-in-the-nation primary slot it has held for more than a century, but his decision not to appear on the stateโs 2024 primary ballot has nonetheless added a new wrinkle to the contest and created complications for his campaign, state election officials and voters.
Biden won't appear on New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an option
Read full article: Biden won't appear on New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an optionPresident Joe Biden wonโt file to have his name appear on the 2024 New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot.
Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primaryFormer President Donald Trump is comparing himself to anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.
