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Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

  • DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists who have become obsessed with the material.

Remembering Eric Petersen

Remembering Eric Petersen

  • Katelyn Metzger

Eric Petersen, a type one diabetic, died in June 2022 in the Rock Island County Jail from ketoacidosis after the staff failed to administer his glucometer and medications. His mother, Patricia Keitel, ex-wife, Erin Petersen, and their daughter, Ava, 18, talk about his life and death.

Iredell County 100 years ago in March: 'Spectacular race with officers' ends with arrest

Iredell County 100 years ago in March: 'Spectacular race with officers' ends with arrest

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Out of Our Past takes a look back at what was happening in Iredell County up to 100 years ago.

Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

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The prestigious award recognizes Capt. James Javurek’s 50 years of safe flying since he first soloed in 1975.

Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 1

Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 1

    Read through the obituaries published today in Statesville Record and Landmark .

    The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

    The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

    • By The Associated Press

    Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news announce…

    Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

    Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

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    U.S. President Donald Trump said Khamenei was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation targeting the Islamic Republic.

    Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

    Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

      U.S. President Donald Trump said Khamenei was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation targeting the Islamic Republic.

      What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

      What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

        Seen as an unquestionable authority, he built the Revolutionary Guard into the dominant player in military and internal politics.

        Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

        Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

          Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei through the years

          Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei through the years

            Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish, get accented AI English instead

            Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish, get accented AI English instead

              One woman posted a video of her call with the error to TikTok, racking up about 2 million views.

              Dozens reported dead in Iran after U.S., Israel launch major attack

              Dozens reported dead in Iran after U.S., Israel launch major attack

                Iranian state media reported that more than 200 people were killed and dozens were injured after the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran. However, with a near total internet blackout across the country, information from inside Iran remains limited as Tehran responds with reta…

                In familiar ritual, Israelis race to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages

                In familiar ritual, Israelis race to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages

                  Shelter access is severely lacking in poorer neighborhoods and towns, especially in Arab areas and in rural parts of the country.

                  Local News

                  Remembering Eric Petersen

                  Remembering Eric Petersen

                  Eric Petersen, a type one diabetic, died in June 2022 in the Rock Island County Jail from ketoacidosis after the staff failed to administer his glucometer and medications. His mother, Patricia Keitel, ex-wife, Erin Petersen, and their daughter, Ava, 18, talk about his life and death.

                  Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

                  Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

                  The prestigious award recognizes Capt. James Javurek’s 50 years of safe flying since he first soloed in 1975.

                  Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 1

                  Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 1

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Statesville Record and Landmark .

                  Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for February 28

                  Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for February 28

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Statesville Record and Landmark .

                  State & Regional

                  Flu deaths in North Caroina approach 300 as peak of season passes

                  Flu deaths in North Caroina approach 300 as peak of season passes

                  Flu-related deaths among those ages 65 and older is at 224.

                  Henderson County US Forest Service worker sues USDA Secretary Rollins

                  Henderson County US Forest Service worker sues USDA Secretary Rollins

                   A U.S. Forest Service employee in Henderson County claims the ⁠department used “intentional age discrimination” during a deferred resignation program in 2025.

                  Chimney Rock post office reopens after 17 months post-Helene

                  Chimney Rock post office reopens after 17 months post-Helene

                  “We were very ⁠happy to get it done,” she said.

                  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.

                  Nation & World

                  Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

                  Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

                  Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists who have become obsessed with the material.

                  The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

                  The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

                  Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news announced the 86-year-old’s death early Sunday. President Donald Trump had announced his death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. The announcements came after a joint U.S. and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. Trump said the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue through the week or longer.

                  Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

                  Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

                  U.S. President Donald Trump said Khamenei was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation targeting the Islamic Republic.

                  What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

                  What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

                  Seen as an unquestionable authority, he built the Revolutionary Guard into the dominant player in military and internal politics.

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                  New poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

                  New poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

                  Iredell County woman wins 'dream' $1 million Powerball prize with $2 ticket

                  Iredell County woman wins 'dream' $1 million Powerball prize with $2 ticket

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                  Crime

                  Where's Waldo? He is likely searching for drugs at the Iredell County Detention Center

                  Where's Waldo? He is likely searching for drugs at the Iredell County Detention Center

                  Meet the Iredell County Sheriff's Office's newest K-9 Waldo.

                  Mooresville officers seize 39 THC pens, 150 grams of mushrooms, 23 grams of ecstasy and more

                  Mooresville officers seize 39 THC pens, 150 grams of mushrooms, 23 grams of ecstasy and more

                  The drugs were found in a car parked near the Aloft Mooresville hotel.

                  Read full lawsuit against city of Statesville, wastewater plant supervisors

                  Read full lawsuit against city of Statesville, wastewater plant supervisors

                  The lawsuit claims a supervisor began locking a bathroom to prevent Black employees from using it.

                  Former Statesville employees sue city, claim supervisor created segregated bathroom

                  Former Statesville employees sue city, claim supervisor created segregated bathroom

                  The lawsuit claims the supervisor said he did not want to use a toilet after Black person.

                  Politics

                  Caldwell County nonprofit for homelessness forced to moved sleeping pods again, or face daily fines

                  Caldwell County nonprofit for homelessness forced to moved sleeping pods again, or face daily fines

                  About 18 pods are being used daily. Each pod is about six feet long and four feet wide.

                  Chimney Rock post office reopens after 17 months post-Helene

                  Chimney Rock post office reopens after 17 months post-Helene

                  “We were very ⁠happy to get it done,” she said.

                  When an urgent 911 call is made in Mooresville, a drone flies out. It's part of a new police program.

                  When an urgent 911 call is made in Mooresville, a drone flies out. It's part of a new police program.

                  The drones will cost $300,000 yearly to operate.

                  See photos, video of Mooresville police drones use for crime scenes, locating missing people

                  See photos, video of Mooresville police drones use for crime scenes, locating missing people

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