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Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters. Trump vows to undo it
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by ...
Jan 06, 2025
Congress convenes to certify Trump's election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress convened Monday under heavy security and a snowstorm to certify President-elect Donald T...
Jan 06, 2025
North Carolina Republicans push through bill weakening incoming governor and attorney general
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Republicans advanced extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, attorney general and...
Nov 20, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
By MELISSA GOLDIN Associated PressBack-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which st...
Oct 13, 2024
WPTF MORNING SHOW: 09/27/2023-09/29/2023
If you missed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF...
Sep 29, 2023