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County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

2 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

2 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

3 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.

3 days ago in National

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.

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13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle

Arts Alive Offers Small Grants To Boost Local Artists And Creative Businesses

Monadnock Region artists and creative businesses can apply for Arts Alive mini-grants until Nov. 21

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways

As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.

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1 week ago in Local

Two Current Keene City Councilors Earn Write-In Spots on November Ballot

Two current Keene city councilors, Kate Bosley and Bettina Chadbourne, secured enough write-in votes in Tuesday’s municipal primary to advance to the November 4 general election

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Pedestrian Injured in Peterborough crash

A 79-year-old Peterborough woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Route 101 and Route 202 Wednesday afternoon, police said.

2 weeks ago in Local

Keene Planning Board Approves Casino Relocation to Key Road

The Keene Planning Board has approved a change of use request that will allow Revo Casino to move from Emerald Street to Key Road.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Cheshire Medical Center to Offer October Flu Shot Clinics Across the Region

Cheshire Medical Center is offering flu shot clinics this October at its Keene, Walpole, and Winchester locations.

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1 day ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Keene Pumpkin Festival Returns Saturday With Parades, Performances, and Family Fun

Downtown Keene will transform into a fall wonderland Saturday for the annual Pumpkin Festival, featuring parades, music, and community fun.

2 days ago in Entertainment

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club

Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.

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