Category Archives: WPTF News
NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near Washington
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday it's misleading for members of the House to say their package of aviation safety reforms would ...
Feb 26, 2026
Aho's power-play goal helps Hurricanes beat Lightning 5-4 in meeting of Eastern Conference's best
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho banged in a power-play goal through traffic midway through the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightn...
Feb 26, 2026
Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of Congress on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's or Ghislaine Maxwell'...
Feb 26, 2026
Wake Tech health campus reaches key milestone
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A major milestone has been reached for a major health care education facility in the Triangle. The final beam has been secured Thursday (Feb. 26) for Wake Tech's Perry Family Si...
Feb 26, 2026
Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz denounced the Trump administration's latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a "retribution" ...
Feb 26, 2026
The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower on Thursday, even though most stocks on Wall Street rose. The S&P 5...
Feb 26, 2026
CJ Poll: Whatley has clear lead in NC U.S. Senate race
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- With the primary now only days away, a new Carolina Journal poll shows Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley with a clear advantage over his GOP rivals, but a major chunk...
Feb 26, 2026
Durham Police continue search for shooting suspect
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Durham police are providing more details as they search for a shooting suspect. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, a man was shot at the intersection of Globe Rd. and Page Rd. Witnesses report...
Feb 26, 2026
Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will o...
Feb 26, 2026
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group's request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 ...
Feb 26, 2026