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        <title>Top Stories</title>
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                <title>New Hampshire BEA commissioner says in resignation letter there is ‘no path forward’</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/bea-commissioner-new-hampshire-resignation/68989930</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;In a letter of resignation obtained by WMUR, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Commissioner Taylor Caswell informed Gov. Kelly Ayotte that for him, there is "no path forward" in the role.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In a letter of resignation obtained by WMUR, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Commissioner Taylor Caswell informed Gov. Kelly Ayotte that for him, there is "no path forward" in the role.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In a letter of resignation obtained by WMUR, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Commissioner Taylor Caswell informed Gov. Kelly Ayotte that for him, there is "no path forward" in the role.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>North Carolina state House member charged with sex crimes</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/nc-rep-cecil-brockman-sex-crimes-charges/68989475</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with statutory sexual offenses involving a teenager&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with statutory sexual offenses involving a teenager</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with statutory sexual offenses involving a teenager</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/federal-government-shutdown-airport-delays-flight-cancellations/68989330</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Here is what to know about your rights as a passenger and what you can do if delays and cancellations start piling up.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Here is what to know about your rights as a passenger and what you can do if delays and cancellations start piling up.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Here is what to know about your rights as a passenger and what you can do if delays and cancellations start piling up.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-administration-wic-funding-tariff-revenue/68889520</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;The program, known as WIC, was expected to run out of money soon because Congress has yet to approve a federal spending package for fiscal year 2026.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The program, known as WIC, was expected to run out of money soon because Congress has yet to approve a federal spending package for fiscal year 2026.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The program, known as WIC, was expected to run out of money soon because Congress has yet to approve a federal spending package for fiscal year 2026.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Tracking potential coastal storm this weekend in New Hampshire as freeze warning posted</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-weather-noreaster-storm-10925/68968040</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Expect a few more dry days with fall-like conditions in New Hampshire before a coastal storm could bring more beneficial rain to the state.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Expect a few more dry days with fall-like conditions in New Hampshire before a coastal storm could bring more beneficial rain to the state.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Expect a few more dry days with fall-like conditions in New Hampshire before a coastal storm could bring more beneficial rain to the state.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>More than half of New Hampshire seeing extreme drought conditions</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-drought-10825/68968490</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Drought conditions continue to worsen in New Hampshire, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Drought conditions continue to worsen in New Hampshire, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Drought conditions continue to worsen in New Hampshire, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>New scam claims you have relief money waiting — what to do</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/fake-relief-money-phishing-scam-bbb-warning-what-to-do/68910980</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money. Here’s how the fake offer works — and how to protect your information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money. Here’s how the fake offer works — and how to protect your information.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money. Here’s how the fake offer works — and how to protect your information.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-israel-hamas-agree-first-phase-to-end-fighting-release-hostages/68957248</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/gaza-war-deal-hostages-troop-withdrawal/68988710</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Israel and Hamas have agreed to a breakthrough deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the remaining hostages. But many questions remain unanswered. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas have agreed to a breakthrough deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the remaining hostages. But many questions remain unanswered.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas have agreed to a breakthrough deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the remaining hostages. But many questions remain unanswered.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Video: Freeze warning issued; tracking weekend rain chances</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-weather-freeze-warning-video-109/68972439</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Highs will be cool in the 50s on Thursday despite full sunshine. A breeze will linger making it feel chilly.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Highs will be cool in the 50s on Thursday despite full sunshine. A breeze will linger making it feel chilly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Highs will be cool in the 50s on Thursday despite full sunshine. A breeze will linger making it feel chilly.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>California enacts nation's first law to define and ban ultraprocessed foods</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/california-ultraprocessed-food-ban-school-meals/68926268</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;California made history by enacting the first law in the United States to define and ultimately ban unhealthy ultraprocessed foods from meals served to California schoolchildren.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>California made history by enacting the first law in the United States to define and ultimately ban unhealthy ultraprocessed foods from meals served to California schoolchildren.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>California made history by enacting the first law in the United States to define and ultimately ban unhealthy ultraprocessed foods from meals served to California schoolchildren.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Man seriously injured after vehicle hits moose on New Hampshire highway, authorities say</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/vehicle-hits-moose-route-101-candia-new-hampshire-10825/68961906</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck a moose on a New Hampshire highway Wednesday night. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck a moose on a New Hampshire highway Wednesday night.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck a moose on a New Hampshire highway Wednesday night.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/gene-simmons-suv-crash-malibu-recovery/68988214</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Kiss bassist Gene Simmons recovers after fainting and crashing his SUV in Malibu&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Kiss bassist Gene Simmons recovers after fainting and crashing his SUV in Malibu</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Kiss bassist Gene Simmons recovers after fainting and crashing his SUV in Malibu</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>'It felt amazing': 6-year-old boy hikes all 48 4,000-foot peaks in New Hampshire with his mother</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/chronicle-oaklyn-neilson-hiking-new-hampshire/68986959</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;At 6 years old, Oaklyn Neilson has already climbed all of the 4,000-footers in the Granite State -- and he built an unbreakable bond with his mom along the way. (via NH Chronicle)&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>At 6 years old, Oaklyn Neilson has already climbed all of the 4,000-footers in the Granite State -- and he built an unbreakable bond with his mom along the way. (via NH Chronicle)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>At 6 years old, Oaklyn Neilson has already climbed all of the 4,000-footers in the Granite State -- and he built an unbreakable bond with his mom along the way. (via NH Chronicle)</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Tropical Storm Jerry is zipping across the Atlantic</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/tracking-jerry-atlantic-october-7-2025/68880915</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Jerry is not expected to threaten the mainland United States because a cold front will sweep off the East Coast and help deflect it out to sea.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Jerry is not expected to threaten the mainland United States because a cold front will sweep off the East Coast and help deflect it out to sea.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jerry is not expected to threaten the mainland United States because a cold front will sweep off the East Coast and help deflect it out to sea.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Veterans home in Tilton hosts ‘Flightless Honor Flight’ celebration</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/chronicle-nh-veterans-home-flightless-honor-flight/68986961</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Many veterans never had the chance to travel to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in their honor. That recognition recently came to them, though, through a “Flightless Honor Flight” celebration at the NH Veterans Home. (via NH Chronicle)&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Many veterans never had the chance to travel to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in their honor. That recognition recently came to them, though, through a “Flightless Honor Flight” celebration at the NH Veterans Home. (via NH Chronicle)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Many veterans never had the chance to travel to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in their honor. That recognition recently came to them, though, through a “Flightless Honor Flight” celebration at the NH Veterans Home. (via NH Chronicle)</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>'He said he needed a ride': Man carjacked after stopping to help someone on Florida highway</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/man-arrested-armed-carjacking-volusia-county/68987502</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;A Florida man was arrested for armed carjacking after a wild chase ended in mangroves. The victim recounts the terrifying ordeal.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A Florida man was arrested for armed carjacking after a wild chase ended in mangroves. The victim recounts the terrifying ordeal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A Florida man was arrested for armed carjacking after a wild chase ended in mangroves. The victim recounts the terrifying ordeal.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/government-shutdown-day-9/68987597</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown.</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>Gold prices hit record highs — Here's what's driving the rush</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/gold-prices-reach-historic-highs/66432263</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Gold prices soar, breaching the $4,000 mark&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Gold prices soar, breaching the $4,000 mark</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Gold prices soar, breaching the $4,000 mark</itunes:summary></item>
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                <title>2 Pennsylvania state police officers shot during vehicle chase, suspect dead</title>
                <link>https://www.wmur.com/article/pennsylvania-troopers-shot-suspect-killed-franklin-county/68986834</link>
                <description>&lt;p&gt;Two Pennsylvania state troopers are in critical condition after a theft pursuit ended in gunfire&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Two Pennsylvania state troopers are in critical condition after a theft pursuit ended in gunfire</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Two Pennsylvania state troopers are in critical condition after a theft pursuit ended in gunfire</itunes:summary></item>
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