2 weeks ago in Sports

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in Local

Ayotte signs bill that increases penalty for those who refuse blood-alcohol tests

Governor Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 620 into law which increases the license suspension period from 6 to 9 months.

2 weeks ago in Local

House committee backs placing Sununu Youth Service Center sale proceeds into treasury

A group of lawmakers has back a measure that places funds from the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center into the state treasury instead of the settlement fund that compensates victims of abuse at the center.

2 weeks ago in Local

Public invited to share opinions about Exeter Hospital acquisition

Following the acquisition of Exeter Hospital by Beth Israel Lahey Health, the Attorney General's office is inviting citizens to attend a meeting of the Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission.

2 weeks ago in Local

Officer shot: man killed during traffic stop in Ashland

Ashland police say they were conducting a traffic stop when a man pulled a gun and exchanged gunfire with officers.

2 weeks ago in Local

Ex-teacher sentenced for sex trafficking

Stacey Lancaster was arrested during a sting operation by law enforcement.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

2 weeks ago in Local

Lawmakers continue efforts on a number of topics including doubling tolls

Lawmakers are back to work this week and will tackle a number of topics including increasing the tolls along New Hampshire highways.

2 weeks ago in Local

Cher requests Conservatorship over son’s affairs following multiple arrests in Granite State

Musician Cher has asked a Judge for a conservatorship in order to manage her son, Elijah Allman's estate after Allman was arrested numerous times in New Hampshire

2 weeks ago in Local

Two Massachusetts teens rescued from Mt. Washington

Officials say the teens were rescued treated within two hours after calling for help Friday. 

2 weeks ago in Local

Claremont School board announces new Superintendent

The board has named Tim Broadrick as the district's new Superintendent.

2 weeks ago in Local

Nine communities respond to Fire in Groton

Officials say the 2-alarm-fire Sunday morning at a home on Martian's Pond Road remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago in Local

Attorney General’s Office investigating a suspicious death in Haverhill

Authorities say the State Police Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a deceased man.

2 weeks ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

2 weeks ago in World

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.