War's worth? It's complicated It could take years to assess full effects of the conflict with Iran SUSAN PAGE USA Today Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 0 1 of 2 Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks as Senate Republican leaders hold a news conference June 16 on Capitol Hill in Washington. ANNABELLE GORDON, REUTERS Israeli security and rescue personnel work next to part of a projectile June 8 following a missile attack from Iran in northern Israel. SHIR TOREM, REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SUSAN PAGE USA Today MIDDLE EASTkAm(2D E96 xC2? H2C H@CE9 :En (:E9 2 >6>@C2?5F> @7 F?56CDE2?5:?8 D:8?65 2?5 e_ 52JD @7 ?68@E:2E:@?D F?56CH2J[ E96 462D67:C6 :D E@@ 7C28:=6 2?5 E96 4@?7=:4E E@@ 7C6D9 E@ 2?DH6C E92E BF6DE:@? H:E9 4@?7:56?46] $E:==[ 2? 62C=J CF?5@H? 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Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.Â
McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall.
About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Due to the extreme heat, a cooling station is open at the McDowell Senior Center, located at 100 Spaulding Road, Marion.Â
United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion This opportunity to showcase the best of the United States and embrace the joy that soccer brings the rest of the world and, instead, we chose…
N.C. Highway 226 North closed Monday afternoon due to overturned tractor-trailer Drivers are asked to seek an alternative route and expect travel delays in this area.
