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Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

  • MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Trump also wants Congress to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors as part of the debate on the voting bill.

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

  • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

  • JACK DURA Associated Press

Farmers have complained about costly fertilizer for years, but prices have soared even higher since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

As winters warm, falling through the ice is becoming more common — and deadly

As winters warm, falling through the ice is becoming more common — and deadly

  • ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Associated Press

A study found drowning rates surged fivefold when winter temperatures rose to just below freezing.

Judge's ruling halts momentum of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

Judge's ruling halts momentum of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

  • ALI SWENSON Associated Press

The ruling could energize Kennedy's supporters to fight back, or provide cover for the administration to leave vaccines behind.

We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

  • Mark Plemmons

The Independent Tribune will be helping celebrate America's 250th Anniversary over the next few months.

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

    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. 

      Jury finds Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some claims

      Jury finds Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some claims

        The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which he renamed X.

        Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to limits on reporters' access to Pentagon

        Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to limits on reporters' access to Pentagon

          The federal judge agreed to block the Trump administration from enforcing the policy, ruling key portions of the new rules are unlawful.

          Iran threatens world tourism sites; US deploys hundreds more troops

          Iran threatens world tourism sites; US deploys hundreds more troops

            Iran threatened Friday to target recreational and tourist sites and insisted it is still building missiles almost three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed a slew of Tehran's top leaders.

            Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away

            Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away

              Some Republicans and Libertarians have sued Mississippi, arguing that federal Election Day statutes envision a single day for voting, which would mean grace periods for receiving mail ballots aren't allowed.

              Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it's still building missiles - AP explains

              Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it's still building missiles - AP explains

                Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran’s top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.

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                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

                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. 

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

                NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

                Rep. Brian Echevarria, R-Cabarrus, said that “once someone becomes a homeowner, property tax increases should not force them to sell their home or go into any other hardships.”

                “The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight out of last 10 years.”

                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

                Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

                Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

                Trump also wants Congress to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors as part of the debate on the voting bill.

                Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

                Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

                He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

                Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

                Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

                🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

                Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

                Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

                Farmers have complained about costly fertilizer for years, but prices have soared even higher since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

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                We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

                We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

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                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

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                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. 

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                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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