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New Hampshire rejects pardon request in murder case linked to death penalty repeal

February 21, 2024

New Hampshire rejects pardon request in murder case linked to death penalty repeal

Robert McLaughlin, convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, had his pardon request denied despite pushes from lawmakers and the victim's family.

Hiker rescued from Mount Washington says he made 'poor decisions' and 'was underprepared'

February 21, 2024

Hiker rescued from Mount Washington says he made 'poor decisions' and 'was underprepared'

A hiker recently saved from Mount Washington after slipping and falling during bad weather conditions is speaking out about his 11-hour's long rescue.

Harmony Montgomery's father hated her 'right to his core,' friend testifies

February 20, 2024

Harmony Montgomery's father hated her 'right to his core,' friend testifies

Rebecca Maines, an imprisoned friend of Adam Montgomery, testified Tuesday that he said he hated the girl "right to his core" as he stood trial for her murder.

New Hampshire lawmakers weigh expanding settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

February 20, 2024

New Hampshire lawmakers weigh expanding settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

New Hampshire faces around 1,200 lawsuits alleging abuse going back decades against juveniles at the Sununu Youth Services Center. Lawmakers established a fund as an alternative to litigation.

Hiker rescued from mountain with 90-mph winds, bitter cold atop Mount Washington

February 19, 2024

Hiker rescued from mountain with 90-mph winds, bitter cold atop Mount Washington

Rescue team required 10 hours to save an unprepared hiker who failed to turn around on Mount Washington despite dangerous conditions and chilling winds.

New Hampshire to send 15 National Guardsmen to Texas' Mexican border

February 16, 2024

New Hampshire to send 15 National Guardsmen to Texas' Mexican border

New Hampshire lawmakers on Friday approved a request by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to deploy 15 National Guard volunteers to the Mexican border.

NH Gov. Sununu delivers final State of the State address

February 15, 2024

NH Gov. Sununu delivers final State of the State address

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, labelling the Granite State “a beacon of success" in the leadup to his exit.

NH Senate kills pro-abortion constitutional amendment

February 15, 2024

NH Senate kills pro-abortion constitutional amendment

The New Hampshire Senate voted Thursday against a bill that, would have added language to the state constitution protecting "personal reproductive autonomy."

New Hampshire Democrat proposes official pronunciation for state capital Concord

February 13, 2024

New Hampshire Democrat proposes official pronunciation for state capital Concord

Democratic New Hampshire state Rep. Eric Gallager of Concord is seeking to amend state law to include an official pronunciation of his city's name.

Man jailed for unlicensed bitcoin operation ordered to pay $3.5M in restitution

February 13, 2024

Man jailed for unlicensed bitcoin operation ordered to pay $3.5M in restitution

A federal judge has ruled that Ian Freeman, who has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running an unlicensed bitcoin business, also owes some 29 victims over $3.5 million.