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Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel's war in Gaza after coming back home

Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel's war in Gaza after coming back home

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Palestinian activist who was detained for more than three months pushed his infant son's stroller with one hand and pumped his fist in the air with the other as supporters welcomed him home Saturday.

New Hampshire jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all charges

New Hampshire jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all charges

A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden to New Hampshire Democrats last year was acquitted Friday of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.

Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets

Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets

LACONIA, N.H. (AP) -- A political consultant told a New Hampshire jury Wednesday that he doesn't regret sending voters robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic former President Joe Biden and that he's confident he didn't break the law.

Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire

Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year goes on trial Thursday in New Hampshire, where jurors may be asked to consider not just his guilt or innocence but whether the state actually held its first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools went a step further Friday, filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they consider an illegal threat to cut federal funding.

Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont

Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont

A federal judge on Friday ordered that a Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration authorities in Louisiana to be brought to Vermont by May 1 for a hearing over what her lawyers say was apparent retaliation for an op-ed piece she co-wrote in the student newspaper.

A New Hampshire judge is deciding whether to block Trump's anti-DEI directive to schools

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Teachers trying to block the Trump administration's guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools are trying to "manufacture harm," a government attorney told a federal judge in New Hampshire on Thursday.

Republican former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

Republican former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was sworn as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, promising to bring people together and prodding young people to "step up and contribute."

Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was sworn as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, promising to bring people together and prodding young people to "step up and contribute."

New Hampshire keeps all-Democratic delegation with Pappas, Goodlander wins in US House races

New Hampshire keeps all-Democratic delegation with Pappas, Goodlander wins in US House races

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Democrats maintained their dominance in New Hampshire's congressional delegation Tuesday, with U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas reelected in the 1st District and newcomer Maggie Goodlander winning the open 2nd District seat.

Democratic US Rep. Chris Pappas wins fourth term in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

Democratic US Rep. Chris Pappas wins fourth term in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas was reelected to a fourth term Tuesday in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, maintaining a firm Democratic grip on what once was a swing seat.

Republican ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte beats Democrat Joyce Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

Republican ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte beats Democrat Joyce Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was elected governor of New Hampshire on Tuesday, defeating Democratic former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig to keep the office under Republican control for another two years.

New Hampshire will decide incumbent's fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other

New Hampshire will decide incumbent's fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Democrats are hoping to maintain their dominance in New Hampshire's congressional delegation Tuesday, while Republicans seek to regain a foothold by ousting an incumbent or picking up an open seat.

New Hampshire's governor's race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig

New Hampshire's governor's race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- In one of the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races, New Hampshire voters are choosing between one candidate trying to jump from local to statewide office and another seeking to bring federal experience to the Statehouse.

Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Whether scenic or slightly sinister -- angry werewolf, anyone? -- the designs on the front of "I Voted" stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year. But have you ever considered the back of your Election Day souvenir?

With 2 women running, the New Hampshire governor's race is both close and personal

With 2 women running, the New Hampshire governor's race is both close and personal

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- One of the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races has also become intensely personal.

New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections

New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's governor signed a bill Thursday that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot.

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday.

Former U.S. Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

Former U.S. Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday.

Ayotte wins GOP nomination for New Hampshire governor, Democrat Goodlander wins in 1st District

Ayotte wins GOP nomination for New Hampshire governor, Democrat Goodlander wins in 1st District

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte won the GOP nomination for governor in New Hampshire on Tuesday, securing a chance to succeed fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who is stepping away after four terms.

Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte wins Republican nomination for New Hampshire governor

Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte wins Republican nomination for New Hampshire governor

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte won the GOP nomination for governor in New Hampshire on Tuesday, securing a chance to succeed fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who is stepping away after four terms.

New Hampshire primary voters to pick candidates for short but intense general election campaigns

New Hampshire primary voters to pick candidates for short but intense general election campaigns

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire primary voters are picking candidates for governor, Congress and the entire state Legislature on Tuesday, setting the stage for short but intense general election campaigns.

There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?

There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?

Whatever possessed Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it probably wasn't a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes. But it doesn't take much to get grammar nerds fired up.

Justice Department defends group's right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

Justice Department defends group's right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden's voice.

'We were built for this moment': Black women rally around Kamala Harris

'We were built for this moment': Black women rally around Kamala Harris

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Four years ago, a Zoom meeting to build support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee attracted just 90 participants. On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges

LACONIA, N.H. (AP) -- A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden's voice made his first court appearance Wednesday in New Hampshire, where he is charged with voter suppression and impersonating a candidate ahead of the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary.