Federal authorities say the North Atlantic right whale found dead off Massachusetts shows potential evidence of injury from entanglement in fishing gear, one of several threats to the species.
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New Hampshire man sentenced for shooting bishop and assaulting a couple at their wedding
Dale Holloway, who is already serving a prison term for assaulting his lawyer and who acted as his own attorney at trial, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
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Massachusetts man charged in threat to kill Jewish residents and to bomb synagogues
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.