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Government-politics

Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

  • Nathan Layne and Anusha Shah Reuters

He said the arch would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing ammunition.

Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets

Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets

  • Joey Garrison and Waylon Cunningham USA Today / Reuters

MSNOW, CNN and Politico confirmed their reporters were denied access and their passes were confiscated.

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

  • Stine Jacobsen, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Tom Little Reuters

They expressed hope that it would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland.

Denmark leaders cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal announcement

Denmark leaders cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal announcement

  • PA Media - News

Denmark’s government has sounded a note of cautious optimism about Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal on Greenland to bolster the US military presence there – but keep the island under Danish control. The move follows months of threats by the US president to seize the semi-autonomous terr…

Trump declines to say if he will tear down Kennedy Center

Trump declines to say if he will tear down Kennedy Center

  • Jacob Bogage and Steve Holland Reuters

He again said the center should append his name to the building in exchange for his work to raise money to renovate it.

Native Hawaiians not exempt from Medicaid work rules

Native Hawaiians not exempt from Medicaid work rules

  • Ashley Mizuo KFF Health News

Of the almost 700,000 Native Hawaiians in the U.S., about 47% live in Hawaii. They are not among the 575 federally recognized tribes.

US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says

US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says

  • Gram Slattery, Erin Banco, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen REUTERS

It will allow the U.S. to develop a significant military presence on the island and prohibit U.S. adversaries from building bases there, he said.

Trump bans three news media outlets from White House

Trump bans three news media outlets from White House

    The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.

    Judge orders Trump to give 30-day notice before any demolition of Kennedy Center

    A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump from taking immediate action to demolish the Kennedy Center.

    As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

    As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

      High gas prices and the rising cost of living had already made affordability a defining issue in this year’s midterm elections. Then Trump escalated his trade war with Canada.

      Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

      Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

        Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.

        Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

        Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

          The Trump administration has pushed to deport noncitizen voters, raising the stakes for defendants who previously faced as little as a $150 fine if convicted.

          Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’

          Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’

            US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union (EU) with "very serious tariffs" if it moves forward with a proposal to make Canada an "associate member." Speaking to reporters, Trump called the proposal a "hostile act" and warned that if it went ahead, the US would impose tariff…

            Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

            Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

              If Democrats win control of the Senate during the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Trump's ability to confirm additional nominees could evaporate once new lawmakers take office next year.

              Local News

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

              Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

              Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

              Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

              Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

              Becky Tolle was the first-ever program coordinator in the department and will now retire as the assistant parks and recreation director for Kannapolis.

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

              Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

              State & Regional

              Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

              Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

              "The higher payout rate from the online slot machine games leaves fewer cents of each sales dollar available for transfer to the Education Fund," according to the audit.

              Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

              Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

              See our top Omaha staff photos & videos from August 2026

              Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

              Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

              “The murder didn't just take Camden from this world; it took birthdays, anniversaries," the victim's girlfriend said.

              ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win

              ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win

              A North Carolina woman said she was shocked when a gas station clerk revealed her big lottery win on a $5 ticket, NC lottery officials said Friday. 

              Nation & World

              Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

              Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

              He said the arch would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing ammunition.

              Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

              Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

              Researchers said the total sea-level rise from ice losses may not sound like a huge number, but it puts 6 to 9 million people at risk of flooding and erosion.

              Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

              Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

              Here are stories that made headlines this past week. Or skip to the end to test your news savvy with a quiz.

              Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

              Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

              Blood centers long relied on high school and university blood drives to introduce young people to the importance of donating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought it all to a halt.

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              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

              Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

              Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

              Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

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              Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

              Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

              Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

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

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

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              8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

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              Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

              Crime

              Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

              Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

              A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

              Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

              Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

              The reported crimes happened between June and August.

              A Winston-Salem teen was charged with murder in mosque deaths thousands of miles away. Here's why

              A Winston-Salem teen was charged with murder in mosque deaths thousands of miles away. Here's why

               “A person may be guilty of a crime, although he or she personally does not do any of the acts necessary to constitute the crime.”

              Iredell County man gets 80 years in prison for 2021 murder of parents, brother

              Iredell County man gets 80 years in prison for 2021 murder of parents, brother

              Corey Cook's parents and brother were shot and their throats were slit before the family's home was set on fire.

              Politics

              Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

              Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

              Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.

              NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

              NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

              “We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”

              Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

              Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

              "The higher payout rate from the online slot machine games leaves fewer cents of each sales dollar available for transfer to the Education Fund," according to the audit.

              Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

              Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

              See our top Omaha staff photos & videos from August 2026

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