Category Archives: WPTF News
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
By ASTRID SUREZ, MEGAN JANETSKY and JUAN DIAZ Associated Press CALI, Colombia (AP) - A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundre...
Associated Press 6h ago
Balkcom chosen to run in 11th District race
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (NCN News) - A current state lawmaker has been named to run as the Republican nominee in the 11th Congressional District race, after incumbent Chuck Edwards quit the campaign over ethi...
Bruce Ferrell 6h ago
Artificial intelligence institute opens at N.C. Central University
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) -- The ribbon was cut in Durham for the first AI institute established by a historically Black college or university. The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Researc...
Bruce Ferrell 9h ago
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) - The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra...
Associated Press 10h ago
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks slip below their records as oil prices rise 5%
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market slipped below its all-time high, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the glo...
Associated Press 11h ago
Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that...
Associated Press 11h ago
NASCAR: Drivers are scrambling for spots in NASCAR's Chase as the end of the regular season nears
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa (AP) - Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Jones came into the weekend 18th in the s...
Associated Press 12h ago
DURHAM: New police chief hired from Greensboro ranks
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - An assistant police chief in Greensboro has been named as Durham's next police chief. The City of Durham announced Monday (Aug. 10) the selection of Stephanie Mardis, currently a...
Associated Press 12h ago
BEFORE THE BELL: World shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, while oil prices bounce higher
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Shares were mixed Monday in Europe and Asia, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street. Oil prices rose as the st...
Associated Press 18h ago
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio ...
Associated Press 19h ago