Category Archives: WPTF News
Devils struggle on power play again, penalty-kill gives up 4th goal in Game 4 loss to Hurricanes
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils had the top special teams units in the NHL this season. Things haven't worked out so well in the playoffs, and they are now...
Apr 27, 2025
A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 18, injures some 800
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile...
Apr 26, 2025
New psychiatry residency program aims to strengthen mental health care in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A new initiative is working to broaden mental health services in Eastern North Carolina, focusing on rural areas and military families. But with a nationwide shortage of healthc...
Apr 25, 2025
Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
By HOLLY RAMER and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools wi...
Apr 24, 2025
Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer Ashley Dayer's dream of winning a National Science Foundation grant to pursue discoveries in bird conservation started when she was an early-career professor with ...
Apr 24, 2025
US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - State and local election officials from around the country on Thursday questioned the leaders of a federal agency tasked by President Do...
Apr 24, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration betwee...
Apr 22, 2025
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially mill...
Apr 21, 2025
Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Leaders across North Carolina are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning. Many are reflecting on Pope Fr...
Apr 21, 2025
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The program announced Flagg's move in a social media post Monday fol...
Apr 21, 2025