Topic: John Lynch

New Hampshire's fight over capital punishment is expected to heat up now that a man convicted of killing a police officer was sentenced to death, observers say.

North Carolinians elected their first woman governor Tuesday, elevating Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue to the office over Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory.

Democratic New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch won election to a third term, handily beating Republican state Sen. Joe Kenney and declaring victory.

John Lynch, a nine-time Pro Bowl safety, is a man without a team after being released by the Denver Broncos.

A violent storm cut a swath through parts of central New Hampshire, killing at least one woman, injuring 12 and damaging at least 100 homes, officials said.

Wide receiver Rod Smith and defensive end Jarvis Moss of Denver will miss the remainder of the 2007 season with assorted injuries.

New Hampshire is the first state to repeal a law requiring parents to be notified 48 hours before a minor has an abortion, say abortion-rights activists.

New Hampshire has become the first state to repeal a law requiring parental notification 48 hours before a minor has an abortion. Gov. John Lynch Friday signed the bill repealing the 2003 law, which he called unenforceable, the Nashua (N.H.) Telegraph r

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed into law a bill legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples in the state.

A growing number of states are passing civil union and domestic partnership laws, but many gay activists persist in pushing for legalized same-sex marriage.