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Members of the media watch the broadcast of a Democratic presidential primary debate, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.

Saint Anselm College, local GOP officials surprised by CNN’s announcement of a debate in N.H.

The cable network said it will host a Republican presidential debate on Jan. 21, 2024, at Saint Anselm College. That was news to the school, which is partnering with another media outlet for a debate on Jan. 18.

HOUSING
Amid housing crisis, advocates celebrate innovation in N.H.
New analysis from the NH Zoning Atlas found that acreage available to build some types of housing decreased from 2022 to 2023. Most categories remained the same, and a few made modest gains.

HEALTH
Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don’t like it.
The US Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don’t like where things are heading.

CRIMEAuthorities investigating death of man found near Manchester Central High School in N.H.
The cause of death is pending an autopsy by the state medical examiner’s office, according to prosectuors.

THINGS TO DO in N.H.
Holiday events in N.H. this weekend: Santa via helicopter, Hanukkah ‘Latkepalooza,’ and more
The “Chanukah On Ice” event in Portsmouth will sport a giant menorah, gelt, and a chance to skate along to Jewish music

Winter Outlook | Dave Epstein
Bracing for winter 2023: How much snow is in store for New England?
El Niño will play a major role in whether we have a mild season or not.

Harvard Morgue Scandal
Expert review of Harvard morgue finds shortcomings in handling donated bodies
The report comes after the medical school’s morgue manager was charged with stealing and selling body parts.

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More New Hampshire Headlines

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager Cedric Lodge, 55, shields his face with a printout of the indictment against him Wednesday afternoon as he walked from the federal courthouse in Concord, N.H., following his arrest on charges related to an alleged scheme to steal and sell donated body parts.

Expert review of Harvard morgue finds shortcomings in handling donated bodies

The report comes after the medical school’s morgue manager was charged with stealing and selling body parts. 8:41 p.m.

Peter Simon, with several visible facial lacerations, was arraigned in Waltham District Court in the traffic deaths of Waltham police officer Paul Tracey and a National Grid worker.

New Hampshire man ordered held without bail in deaths of Waltham police officer, utility worker

In a courtroom filled with somber police officers, Peter Simon, who had twice before been involved in car chases with police, pleaded not guilty to two counts of manslaughter and other motor vehicle charges. 7:45 p.m.

Peter Simon, with several visible facial lacerations, was arraigned in Waltham District Court on a litany of charges including manslaughter in the traffic deaths of police officer Paul Tracey and a National Grid worker.

Man charged in deaths of Waltham police officer and National Grid worker was involved in two police chases in N.H., records show

The man was ordered to spend 5 years in a secure New Hampshire psychiatric hospital after he nearly struck a state police trooper during a chase in that state in 2009, court records show. 4:50 p.m.

NH CRIME

Miriam Kovacs, who is suing the city of Franklin, N.H., to allege a civil conspiracy to violate her free speech rights is pictured as she is interviewed in the offices of the law firm Rath Young Pignatelli in downtown Concord, N.H.

Attorney for Franklin, N.H., rejects restaurant owner’s offer to settle her lawsuit against city officials

The owner of the Broken Spoon offered to settle if the city would admit to every count in her complaint and agree to certain conditions, including more police training. The city’s attorney chided the plaintiff for not being considerate enough of officials’ feelings, and he did not suggest a counter offer. 3:25 p.m.

ADDRESS

House model with agent and customer discussing for contract to buy, get insurance or loan real estate or property....

Fannie Mae to make its secret condo blacklist public

But the information will be available only to homeowners’ associations. Move follows Globe story on how unsuspecting buyers and sellers were left in the dark. 2:58 p.m.

Republican presidential candidates participate in a debate Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Two GOP presidential debates are set for Iowa and New Hampshire in January before the voting begins

CNN announced Thursday that it would host a pair of Republican presidential debates next month in Iowa and New Hampshire. 1:10 p.m.

NH NEWS

Bob Cottrell and his dog Tamworth Tugger are pictured in front of a dog sled. The breed is New Hampshire's state dog and was created to be both a friendly family pet and a strong athlete.

New Hampshire’s state dog has a storied past

The Chinook breed has led dog sledding trips to the top of Mount Washington and to the South Pole. 11:27 a.m.

NH politics

The New Hampshire state flag is pictured with the State House dome in Concord, N.H. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff).

Republicans confident after 2 special election primaries for N.H. House

Democrats are farther now from seizing a majority of seats in the almost evenly split 400-member chamber than they were a month ago. 6:00 a.m.

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