Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel’s subsequent bombardment of Gaza, there has been a sharp rise in incidents of harassment and claims of bias against both Jewish and Muslim communities.
New England
U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms
Although opponents of offshore wind projects blame them for a spate of whale deaths over the past 13 months on the East Coast, 2 federal environmental agencies said climate change is the biggest threat to the right whales.
Nikki Haley vows to stay in primary race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New Hampshire
Trump could become the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.
Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville Notch’s primary winning all 6 votes
All 6 registered voters of Dixville Notch cast their ballots for over former President Donald Trump.
Nikki Haley hopes to stop Trump in New Hampshire: ‘America does not do coronations’
With voting about to begin in New Hampshire, almost every top Republican has lined up behind Trump, and polls in New Hampshire suggest he leads Haley in a state uniquely suited to her strengths.
Experienced New Hampshire hiker dies on solo trek in blinding, waist-deep snow in White Mountains
Christopher Roma, 37, was an expert hiker who ran his own long-distance trail guide business and had accomplished the ‘Triple Crown’ of challenging cross-country hikes.
Scholar discovers stories, poems possibly written by Louisa May Alcott
During the time of the ‘Little Women’ author, it was common for female writes to use pseudonyms.
‘My stomach just sank’: Nanny describes frantic day Connecticut mother of 5 disappeared
The woman testified in a trial linked to the 2019 disappearance of the mother, who is presumed dead.
Emergency federal aid approved for Connecticut following severe flooding
The breach prompted emergency power shutoffs and evacuation orders in the area, which were lifted hours later after the dam was deemed not in danger of failing.
Video shows state trooper plunging into icy Vermont pond to save 8-year-old girl
Trooper Michelle Archer pulled a rope and flotation device from her cruiser, ran to the pond and swam to the girl, according to body camera video released by Vermont state police.