A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport.
Todd Bookman
NHPR
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Sig Sauer guns hanging on soldiers’ hips may be firing without trigger pull
On military bases from Virginia to the Middle East, pistols made by New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer have allegedly fired without a trigger pull, seriously wounding soldiers in some instances.
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Lawsuit Alleges Undocumented Immigrants Being Denied Due Process
The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the federal government of denying undocumented immigrants due process rights while they’re detained, in violation of constitutional protections. In a 113-page legal briefing filed Thursday in federal court, the civil liberties group’s Massachusetts and New Hampshire affiliates allege the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as numerous prison superintendents and […]
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CEO of N.H. Gun Maker Facing Five Years in German Prison for Alleged Arms Deal
High ranking members of the Colombian National Police found themselves in Exeter, N.H., in the spring of 2009. They were there to visit arms maker Sig Sauer, which had just secured a contract worth up to $306 million to provide Colombian law enforcement with nearly 100,000 pistols. After a tour, the delegation posed for photographs, holding […]
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NH Officials Report First Death from Legionnaires’ Disease in Hampton
State officials say one person has died from Legionnaires’ Disease as an outbreak in Hampton continues to grow. The New Hampshire Department of Health…
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For an Authentic American Experience, Chinese Kids Spend Summer in a Small N.H. Town
Leo and his classmates are nearing the end of Busche Academy’s six-week long language immersion program. Busche Academy is owned by a Jia Hui Education Group, a private Chinese company. A few years ago, it bought the former campus of Chester College and launched a summer school for kids ages 9-12 years old. Most of […]
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For an Authentic American Experience, Chinese Kids Spend Summer in a Small N.H. Town
Around 80 students from China have spent the summer in Chester, New Hampshire, practicing their English and learning more about American culture.
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“Born To Hit”: Fisher Cats Star Guerrero Jr. Is A Major Force In The Minor Leagues
One of the most hyped young baseball players in the country right now happens to have a Fisher Cat on his uniform. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the son of…
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NH Lawmaker Says State Liquor Commission Aiding Cross-Border ‘Money Laundering’
In New England, New Hampshire is well known for tax-free liquor sales, which makes the Granite State a popular destination for out-of-staters looking to…