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New Hampshire charges 1st person in state with murder in the death of a fetus

Mar. 18, 2024 13:57 PM EDT

OSSIPEE, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man appeared in court Monday on charges that he killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child by means of multiple blunt force injuries, the first time the state has charged someone with murder in the death of a fetus. William Kelly, 28,...

New Hampshire diner fight leads to charges against former police officer, allegations of racism

Mar. 16, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A late-night fight at a New Hampshire diner has led to an assault charge against a former police officer and arrest warrants for two others, authorities said. The victim claimed it was a racist attack but the officer has denied that, according to a news outlet. ...

Feds pick New England’s offshore wind development area, drawing cheers and questions alike

Mar. 15, 2024 14:08 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government on Friday designated a large area off the New England coast for offshore wind production development, setting the stage for a possible lease sale within the Gulf of Maine. The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said in a statement...

The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

Mar. 14, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’ s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in...

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war

Mar. 14, 2024 12:42 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war before a crucial pathway to safety in the United States abruptly closes. ...

Regents pick New Hampshire provost to replace UW-La Crosse chancellor fired over porn career

Mar. 13, 2024 18:03 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A New Hampshire provost with a background in African American history will replace University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow, who lost his job last year after producing and appearing in pornographic videos. The regents announced Wednesday that James...

Biden's fraying coalition and Trump's struggle with moderates: AP data shows nominees' challenges

Mar. 13, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured their party’s nominations for president, setting up a rematch of the 2020 election. While both men sailed through the primary season, their paths to a win in November will be more difficult. ...

Ayo-Faleye's 19 help Vermont knock off New Hampshire 66-59 in America East Conference tourney semis

Mar. 12, 2024 20:18 PM EDT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Ileri Ayo-Faleye had 19 points in top-seeded Vermont's 66-59 victory over fourth-seeded New Hampshire on Tuesday night in the America East Conference Tournament semifinals. The Catamounts host the championship game on Saturday morning, facing second-seeded...

How Biden won enough delegates for another Democratic presidential nomination

Mar. 12, 2024 19:42 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s path to unofficially clinching the Democratic nomination this year was much shorter and less dramatic than the one he followed in 2020, thanks to a Democratic electorate that still overwhelmingly picked him to top the party's ticket in November despite...

New Hampshire AG’s office to play both offense and defense in youth center abuse trials

Mar. 12, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Lawyers defending New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center against allegations of horrific abuse will be allowed to undermine an accuser’s credibility when the first of more than 1,000 lawsuits goes to trial next month, even as a separate team of state lawyers...