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Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

  • AAMER MADHANI, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

Trump called the moment a "great test" for NATO and said the alliance made "a very foolish mistake" by rejecting him.

Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on

US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on

  • WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press

According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.

How Trump's long-shot voting bill could hurt his own supporters

How Trump's long-shot voting bill could hurt his own supporters

  • JOSEPH AX Reuters News Agency

While voting rights advocates warn the bill would hurt voters of all kinds, Trump supporters could be particularly affected.

Jill On Money: How to defend against tax scams

Jill On Money: How to defend against tax scams

  • Jill Schlesinger

In addition to all of the anxiety that we face, there’s another pernicious threat that requires our attention: tax scams.

Republicans launch a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

Republicans launch a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

  • MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

The bill would require Americans to prove they are U.S. citizens before registering to vote and to show ID at the polls, among other things.

Spring Break Sticker Shock: How Rising Oil Prices Are Hitting Travelers

Spring Break Sticker Shock: How Rising Oil Prices Are Hitting Travelers

  • Cheddar

Rising oil prices tied to the Iran conflict are driving up gas and airfare costs, creating new challenges for travelers heading into the spring break season.

Trump says NATO is making a ‘very foolish mistake’ by not assisting US in Iran war

Trump says NATO is making a ‘very foolish mistake’ by not assisting US in Iran war

    President Donald Trump complains about NATO’s refusal to join the U.S. in the war, calling the decision “disappointing” and bad for the “partnership.” He floated the idea of having the U.S. withdraw from the alliance as a result.

    US confident economy will weather Iran war, says Trump aide

    US confident economy will weather Iran war, says Trump aide

      Trump aide says Iran war’s oil shock is short term, touts strong US economy and vows escorts, partners and policy tools to curb price rises

      Trump's homeland security pick Mullin poised to inherit a department beset by challenges

      Trump's homeland security pick Mullin poised to inherit a department beset by challenges

        Should Sen. Markwayne Mullin be approved this week as the next secretary of Homeland Security, he will walk into the department's campus with his work cut out for him.

        US Coast Guard rescues snowmobiler stranded on ice in Michigan

        US Coast Guard rescues snowmobiler stranded on ice in Michigan

          U.S. Coast Guard crews in the Great Lakes rescued a 55-year-old snowmobiler who was stranded on the ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, on March 15.

          Top counterterrorism official resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

          Top counterterrorism official resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

            Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has announced his resignation, saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration's war in Iran.

            Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

            Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

              🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

              Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

              Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

                After her husband’s death, Kouri Richins self-published a children’s book about grief to help her sons and other kids cope with the loss of a parent.

                Local News

                The Chamber presents awards, recalls 2025 accomplishments

                The Chamber presents awards, recalls 2025 accomplishments

                The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus, hosted its annual meeting on Friday, Feb. 13, at Great Wolf Lodge, with 360 members in attendance. Its annual awards were presented, and members took a look back on accomplishments from 2025.

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

                Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

                Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently welcomed legislators, state leaders and community partners for the college’s annual Legislative Luncheon, along with a Community Celebration to mark Site Selection magazine’s designation of North Carolina’s No. 1 national ranking in workforce development.

                Pancake Day is set for Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club

                Pancake Day is set for Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club

                The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County welcomes the community back for the 69th Annual Pancake Day, presented by SHOE SHOW, INC. on Thursday, March 19, from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a day full of pancakes, sausage, and fun with friends and neighbors.

                State & Regional

                Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.

                Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

                69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

                Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.

                Nation & World

                Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

                Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

                Trump called the moment a "great test" for NATO and said the alliance made "a very foolish mistake" by rejecting him.

                Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

                Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

                🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

                US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on

                US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on

                According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.

                How Trump's long-shot voting bill could hurt his own supporters

                How Trump's long-shot voting bill could hurt his own supporters

                While voting rights advocates warn the bill would hurt voters of all kinds, Trump supporters could be particularly affected.

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                The Chamber presents awards, recalls 2025 accomplishments

                The Chamber presents awards, recalls 2025 accomplishments

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

                Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                Crime

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.

                Who killed Peter Jordan? Reward upped in Lake Norman cold case murder.

                Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.

                Politics

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.

                WHERE YOUR STORY LIVES - TBN

                WHERE YOUR STORY LIVES - TBN

                Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.     

                Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

                Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

                Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.

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