1 week ago in Local

State drops sexual assault charges against former YDC employee Victor Malavet

After two trials ended in hung juries the Attorney General's office has decided not to pursue a third.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

1 week ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

1 week ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

1 week ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

1 week ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

1 week ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

1 week ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

1 week ago in Local

Convicted sex offender in Laconia denied bail

Authorities David Mandigo was denied bail after being charged with stalking a pair of young girls inside a Walmart and trying to take pictures of the young children.

1 week ago in Local

Former Belmont Police Chief passes away

Officials say former Chief Earl Sweeney passed away over the weekend at the age of 88. 

1 week ago in Local

Plan for Nashua Homeless Center Faces Scrutiny Before Key Vote

Mayor Jim Donchess recently explained that the proposal aims to appropriate $900,000 through a bond issue to purchase the property.

1 week ago in Local

Salem Police investigating an alleged road-rage incident

According to Police the driver of the pickup truck later stated the FedEx driver nearly struck an elderly driver

1 week ago in Local

Clegg back before judge as lower court reviews evidence

Logan Clegg was back before a judge Tuesday after the State Supreme Court ordered a review of key evidence in the case.

1 week ago in Local

Attorney General rules death of Laconia man homicide

Authorities say an autopsy of John Anderson revealed the 62-year-old died from multiple stab wounds to the neck.

1 week ago in Local

Supporters push for State to back bill that would see GLP-1 medications covered by Medicaid

Talks over giving adults on Medicaid access to GLP-1 medications for weight loss is back before lawmakers.

1 week ago in Local

Massachusetts hiker found dead on Kinsman Pond Trail

Authorities announced Wednesday morning that search crews have recovered the body of Kent Wood, who went missing over the weekend, while hiking in Franconia Notch.