Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling.
- TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press
Hegseth said in a social media post Tuesday that there was "No punishment. No Investigation."
- JON GAMBRELL, MIKE CORDER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Trump said the military could end its offensive in two to three weeks and that the U.S. won't have anything to do with what happens next in the strait, which has been closed by the Islamic Republic.
- Jill Schlesinger
College acceptance letters are rolling in for the Class of 2030, and the total cost of attendance has never been higher.
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The citizenship restrictions are a part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, signed as an executive order in January 2025, but they have not yet taken effect anywhere in the country after being blocked by several courts. A definitive ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.
- Aljazeera
Trump targets birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court reopens the 14th Amendment battle, sparking protests and fears for US identity.
- US NETWORK POOL
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will not "have anything to do with” securing the Strait of Hormuz and predicted attacks on Iran could end within 2 to 3 weeks.
Nebraska is the eighth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Virginia is the fifth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Wisconsin is the third-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will not "have anything to do with” securing the Strait of Hormuz and predicted attacks on Iran could end within 2 to 3 weeks.
The judge noted, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."
Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats
Voting law experts say the order violates the Constitution by attempting to seize the power to run elections from states.
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began on Feb. 28. That's the largest monthly jump the motor club has seen on record. As drivers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households may be forced to cut their budgets in other places. And as businesses face higher transportation costs, prices of things like groceries and other goods people buy each day could also rise.
Here are holiday schedules and the street closures for Concord's Bunny 5K & Festival Saturday.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
The Greater Cabarrus Foundation will host its next Agency Lunch & Learn, titled “Beyond Posting: Using Brand and Story to Strengthen Your Engagement,” on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 4855 Milestone Ave. in Kannapolis.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
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.
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Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.
Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling.
Hegseth said in a social media post Tuesday that there was "No punishment. No Investigation."
Trump said the military could end its offensive in two to three weeks and that the U.S. won't have anything to do with what happens next in the strait, which has been closed by the Islamic Republic.
College acceptance letters are rolling in for the Class of 2030, and the total cost of attendance has never been higher.
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The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
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. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
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.
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.
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Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.
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.

