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Nation & World

Report: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half

Report: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half

  • Joey Garrison USA Today

Trump repeatedly said the project would cost $400 million and private donations would pay for it.

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

  • Jason Lange Reuters

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Jill On Money: Is Social Security going bust?

Jill On Money: Is Social Security going bust?

  • Jill Schlesinger

Amid the swirling news hype about the Knicks Championship run, annual inflation rising to a three-year high, and the historic SpaceX initial public offering, a far more impactful story got buried.

Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran

Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran

  • Steve Holland and Jana Choukeir Reuters

Details began to emerge Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim deal to end the war in the Middle East.

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

  • Ryan Patrick Jones Reuters

Drastic measures are being taken to remove green algae filling the pool just days after multimillion-dollar renovations were completed.

US uses Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

US uses Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

  • Feras Dalatey, Jonathan Saul, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Edward Carron Reuters

The U.S. has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf energy exports flowing, using aerial and water drones as well as helicopters to guide convoys.

Chemical poured into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Chemical poured into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

    Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal

    Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal

      Qatar says it is working to prevent a return to war, following the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.

      America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside?

      America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside?

        "America's Time Capsule" has been officially sealed in commemoration of the United States' 250th birthday.

        'Unsurvivable': 8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California

        'Unsurvivable': 8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California

          Eight people are presumed dead after a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress "crashed and burst into flames" shortly after takeoff Monday, June 15, in California, military officials said.

          No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?

          No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?

            Shipping remains virtually at a standstill through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking platforms. That's despite US President Donald Trump's claim that crossings were resuming under his deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile a row is emerging over Iran's plan to charge levies on shipping.

            Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America (2026)

              The past year has been a real test of how effectively local governments are being run. City leaders have faced a range of challenges, from economic pressures such as high

              inflation

              to ongoing public safety concerns, including more than 400 reported

              mass shootings

              in 2025, keeping gun violence at the center of national debate.

              8 presumed dead in B-52 Bomber crash

              8 presumed dead in B-52 Bomber crash

                Eight people are believed to be dead after a B-52 Bomber crashed as it was taking off at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California on Monday.

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                  Iran remains a formidable and undefeated force capable of threatening Gulf Arab states and global energy flows, analysts say, while the U.S. again revealed the limits of military power.

                  Local News

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                  Cabarrus Calendar

                  Cabarrus Calendar

                  Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County. 

                  Kannapolis History Associates to present patriotic and spiritual concert

                  Kannapolis History Associates to present patriotic and spiritual concert

                  The Kannapolis History Associates will host “A Night of Patriotic & Spiritual Music” on Monday, July 6, at the Kannapolis Church of God, 2211 W. A St., Kannapolis.

                  State & Regional

                  Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                  Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                  We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                  Nation & World

                  Report: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half

                  Report: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half

                  Trump repeatedly said the project would cost $400 million and private donations would pay for it.

                  Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

                  Jill On Money: Is Social Security going bust?

                  Jill On Money: Is Social Security going bust?

                  Amid the swirling news hype about the Knicks Championship run, annual inflation rising to a three-year high, and the historic SpaceX initial public offering, a far more impactful story got buried.

                  Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran

                  Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran

                  Details began to emerge Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim deal to end the war in the Middle East.

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                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

                  Kannapolis to celebrate Juneteenth with day of music, food, vendors and free movie

                  Kannapolis to celebrate Juneteenth with day of music, food, vendors and free movie

                  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

                  Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                  Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                  The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

                  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.

                  Politics

                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  CONCORD. – The City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord have reached an agreement to maintain all Rider Transit routes and stops for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The agreement comes after months of negotiation and will preserve essential transportation services for residents while city leaders continue to collaborate on ways to enhance system efficiencies.

                  Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

                  Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

                  For the fifth consecutive year, the Harrisburg Town Council unanimously approved the town's annual budget without raising the property tax rate, adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Manager's Recommended Budget this week.

                  Cabarrus commissioners adopt $560.9 million budget, keep property tax rate unchanged

                  Cabarrus commissioners adopt $560.9 million budget, keep property tax rate unchanged

                  The budget, adopted unanimously on Monday, June 15, takes effect July 1 and includes a General Fund budget of $413.6 million. 

                  Cabarrus commissioners select John Eller as next county manager

                  Cabarrus commissioners select John Eller as next county manager

                  Cabarrus County has named veteran local government administrator John Eller as its next county manager following a nationwide search that drew nearly 100 applicants.

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