Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.

President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.

Beauty shoppers are turning to TikTok, AI and Amazon — forcing department stores to rethink how they sell makeup.

Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.

Amid upheaval across the U.S. in 2025, Associated Press photographers captured images of heartache and hope, celebration and despair, and flickering moments of wonder.

City of Kannapolis officials picked a great spot to send Christmas and holiday wishes to all. Everyone at the Independent ...

"Every year we love seeing the smiles and joy we bring to children in our community." ...

Thanks to Mark Plemmons and to all the wonderful people of the Independent Tribune, The Local Voice of Greater Cabarrus ...

Larry Cothren looks at a variety of topics NASCAR, tariffs, a new local book, more on FDF and Joe Biden. Tom Campbell raises ...

Over this gift-giving Christmas holiday, I still ask myself what those of us who are warm, dry, and well fed should do for those who are not.

Wilmer Melton has been appointed as the next Kannapolis City Manager by the City Council Wednesday. Melton has been employed ...

It won’t be a restful Christmas for the Carolina Hurricanes.Not after another collapse. Not after losing a third straight ...