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More Than 8,600 New Cancer Cases Expected In NH This Year
Cancer deaths have declined steeply since 1991, but a new study predicts the U.S. will see about 1.8 million new cases this year.

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Cancer deaths have declined steeply since 1991, but a new study predicts the U.S. will see about 1.8 million new cases this year.

Elton John is heading to five continents as part of his 300-date Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
300 high school seniors around the U.S. were named scholars in the prestigious Regeneron science and math competition.
Cancer deaths have declined steeply since 1991, but a new study predicts the U.S. will see about 1.8 million new cases this year.
A report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked the states using several measures, including stringency of laws against animal cruelty.
The report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked the states using several measures, including stringency of laws against animal cruelty.
A new report ranks Newport best in state, based on such factors as high educational attainment and low unemployment.
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A new report has identified the best city to live in every state, and for New Hampshire it's Hanover.
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More and more people are retiring as Baby Boomers age out of the workforce. Here’s where retirees fare best in New Hampshire.
Student loan debt has reached record levels, including in Rhode Island, but most Americans are paying back their loans.
Student loan debt has reached record levels, including in New Hampshire, but Americans are largely paying back their loans.
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The requirement applies to unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and many other health-related facilities.
The Quadrantids meteor shower kicks off 2019, which will have also have three supermoons and a total lunar eclipse.