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Nation & World

US border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

US border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

  • Andrew Hay Reuters

A radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last month in New Mexico, a federal official said Friday.

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

  • Sabrina Valle, David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Doyinsola Oladipo Reuters

The transportation secretary said he doesn't think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines struggling amid high jet fuel prices.

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

  • Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali Reuters

Trump this week sparred with the German chancellor, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the 2-month-old war.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

  • Medora Lee USA Today

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

Bringing a smartphone to a bank robbery? 4th Amendment issue hits Supreme Court

Bringing a smartphone to a bank robbery? 4th Amendment issue hits Supreme Court

  • Bart Jansen USA Today

If the court upholds such digital searches without an identified suspect, legal experts say the strategy could expand to pry through search engines, cloud storage and artificial-intelligence chats.

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

  • ANDREA RIQUIER USA Today

Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.

Will a MAHA mutiny reshape the farm bill — and the midterm elections?

Will a MAHA mutiny reshape the farm bill — and the midterm elections?

  • ZACHARY SCHERMELE USA Today

Ahead of the midterm elections, the "Make America Healthy Again" movement that was key to Trump's return to the White House is causing friction within the Republican Party.

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

    The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.

    Iran hands over new proposal; Trump not satisfied

    Iran hands over new proposal; Trump not satisfied

      U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he isn't satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy.

      Conservative Panelist Has Heated Exchange Over Iran War Debate

      Conservative Panelist Has Heated Exchange Over Iran War Debate

        Conservative CNN panelist Scott Jennings reacts strongly when pressed on Trump's Iran policy during a panel discussion.

        US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

        US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

          Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.

          Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say

          Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say

            Legal experts say Comey's post showing seashells arranged on a beach to form the numbers “86 47”  is protected speech, not a true threat.

            New TrumpIRA plan aims to reach workers without 401(k)s

            New TrumpIRA plan aims to reach workers without 401(k)s

              Trump signed an executive order Thursday that will broaden access to retirement savings for workers whose employers don’t offer 401(k)-type plans.

              Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner

              Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner

                Credit: US Attorney for District of Columbia. Prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill US President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the US attorne…

                Local News

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                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. 

                Atrium Health, WakeMed propose partnership with $2 billion investment

                Atrium Health, WakeMed propose partnership with $2 billion investment

                CHARLOTTE — Atrium Health and WakeMed are planning a major expansion of health care services in North Carolina through a proposed partnership that would bring $2 billion in investment, thousands of new jobs and a significant increase in patient services.

                The two nonprofit systems announced Friday that the Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote May 4 on a key amendment to WakeMed’s transfer agreement — a step that could pave the way for the strategic combination.

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                State & Regional

                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.

                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

                Nation & World

                US border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

                US border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

                A radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last month in New Mexico, a federal official said Friday.

                Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

                Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

                The transportation secretary said he doesn't think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines struggling amid high jet fuel prices.

                US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

                US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

                Trump this week sparred with the German chancellor, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the 2-month-old war.

                College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

                College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

                It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

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                Friday Five: Celebrity spotted, Chick-fil-a opens and Rotary at the library

                Friday Five: Celebrity spotted, Chick-fil-a opens and Rotary at the library

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office urges caution, clarity on e-bike laws

                Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office urges caution, clarity on e-bike laws

                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

                NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                Gov. Josh Stein established the council on the caanabis industry in large part out of concern that "our state’s unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." North Carolinians spent about $3.2 billion on unregulated marijuana products just in 2022, according to a U.S. Cannabis Report. About 1.6 million North Carolinians used cannabis in 2022, including 15.8% of high schoolers.

                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.

                The Buffalo News

                The Buffalo News

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                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.     

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