2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24

"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item

Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.

2 weeks ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

2 weeks ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

2 weeks ago in Local

AG report says no proof of abuse was found at Sununu Youth Services Center, but the facility is still in need of major reform

According to the report the Sununu Youth Services Center is operating within legal boundaries, but major reforms are still needed.

2 weeks ago in Local

Sanborn pleads guilty to misusing COVID-19 relief funds

After pleading guilty to misusing COVID-19 relief funds, former State Sen. Andy Sanborn could be sentenced to a year in prison.

2 weeks ago in Local

Ayotte vetoes bill that would have allowed medical professionals to object in taking part in abortion care

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has vetoed a bill which would have given medical professionals an affirmative right of conscience when it comes to performing abortion care, calling it unnecessary.

2 weeks ago in Local

Former Manchester resident facing murder charge released on temporary basis

Blu Zeke Daly aka Cullan Zeke Daly has been charged with a number of crimes including attempted murder of a federal officer for an incident this past February will be released on a temporary basis to continue receiving treatment for a traumatic brain injury.

2 weeks ago in Local

Belmont Police investigate hoax

Police are investigating after getting a call Sunday from someone claiming to have taken a pair of hostages and placed bombs near the Mosquito Bridge.

2 weeks ago in Local

AG: Hampton shooting suspect was an active member of the US Navy

The New Hampshire Attorney General's say Tyshawn Cooper was currently a member of the Navy, staying in the Granite State while assigned to the USS Hampton, which is currently undergoing maintenance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

2 weeks ago in Local

Authorities say Peterborough incident involved off-duty Police officer

The Attorney General's office has confirmed that Sunday's fatal shooting involved an off-duty police officer and also claimed the life of Jack Hutchings.

2 weeks ago in Local

Seabrook Police seize drugs and guns following a standoff

Authorities say Andrew Welch has been charged for allegedly supplying crack cocaine following a month's long investigation, which ended in a standoff.