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FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

  • Jana Winter and Steve Gorman Reuters

A second law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed the FBI assessment of the ransom notes.

Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

  • Brendan Morrow USA Today

Savannah Guthrie shared new comments on the case of her missing mother on the NBC morning show Tuesday after reports emerged that a ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died

Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died

  • Straight Arrow News

A second message sent days after Nancy Guthrie disappeared said the 84-year-old died shortly after her abduction and was buried outdoors

Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials

Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials

  • Cover Media - Shareable

A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from forcing Governor Tim Walz and other Democratic officials to hand over records linked to an immigration enforcement investigation.

Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

  • BLAKE FARMER Nashville Public Radio KFF Health News

RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

  • Melina Khan USA Today

Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found.

Families fear what’s next in Trump birthright citizenship case

Families fear what’s next in Trump birthright citizenship case

  • Trevor Hughes USA Today

The Supreme Court is close to issuing a decision that could open the door to Trump's goal of withdrawing citizenship from millions of people.

Trump Pushes Efforts Revoke Citizenship From Naturalized Americans

Trump Pushes Efforts Revoke Citizenship From Naturalized Americans

  • Updated 19 mins ago

The Trump administration is dramatically expanding efforts to revoke citizenship from some naturalized Americans through denaturalization cases. Justice Department officials reportedly aim to file at least 250 cases by October, despite recent filings already exceeding the pace seen under ear…

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

    During the hearing, multiple family members of the victims shared memories of their loved ones and described the toll of their deaths.

    ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

    ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

      The sentencing comes just two months after he confessed to killing eight women.

      Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

      Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

      • Updated 19 mins ago

      The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked the administration to report by Friday on plans for the building to remain open.

      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.

        White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

        White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

        • Updated 4 mins ago

        President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on the White House South Lawn this weekend, where a UFC fight night drew a crowd of thousands.

        Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

        Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

          Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

          Local News

          Cabarrus Animal Shelter going to Tuesday-Saturday hours

          Cabarrus Animal Shelter going to Tuesday-Saturday hours

          The Cabarrus County Animal Shelter will begin a new operating schedule July 7 that includes regular Saturday hours in an effort to improve access for residents and increase pet adoptions.

          Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

          Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

          Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

          'Dream come true' for Hornets great Kemba Walker

          'Dream come true' for Hornets great Kemba Walker

          For Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at his new skills academy on Spring Street is the culmination of a longtime dream come true. It finally happened, even after the process was delayed by a foot of snow in January.

          PHOTOS: Kemba Walker Sports Academy officially open in Concord

          PHOTOS: Kemba Walker Sports Academy officially open in Concord

          NBA legend Kemba Walker held the official opening of the new Kemba Walker Sports Academy in Concord last and Andrew Phillips captured these photos from the event.

          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

          FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

          FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

          A second law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed the FBI assessment of the ransom notes.

          Trump Reports More Than $1 Billion in Crypto Income

          Trump Reports More Than $1 Billion in Crypto Income

          President Donald Trump reported earning more than one billion dollars in 2025, with cryptocurrency becoming his largest source of business income.

          Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

          Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

          If you have a child born between Jan 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, you are eligible for a special $1,000 bonus from the government. The child will need his or her own Social Security number to qualify. Smart money philanthropists, including Michael Dell and Ray Dalio, have set up foundation money to contribute to Trump accounts on behalf of children of low-income...

          NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

          NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

          The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.

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          'Dream come true' for Hornets great Kemba Walker

          'Dream come true' for Hornets great Kemba Walker

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          PHOTOS: Kemba Walker Sports Academy officially open in Concord

          Rowan woman charged with attempted murder of husband

          Rowan woman charged with attempted murder of husband

          Shopping

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          What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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          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

          Catawba College poll: Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 14 points

          Catawba College poll: Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 14 points

          "(Roy) Cooper's advantage is not simply a function of Democratic support," said Michael Bitzer, director of Catawba College's Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service. "His lead is being driven by independents, who currently support him by more than two-to-one over (Michael) Whatley."

          Kannapolis approves $134.7 million budget, holds tax rate at 55.95 cents

          Kannapolis approves $134.7 million budget, holds tax rate at 55.95 cents

          The Kannapolis City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget Monday. The total recommended budget is $134,747,543 which includes all seven operating funds of the city.

          Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

          Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

          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.

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