Category Archives: WPTF News
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' dies at 79
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Dave Mason - the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic, songwriter behind classic rock hits "Feelin' Alright" and "Hole in My Shoe," and R...
Apr 22, 2026
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he's transferring to Duke
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is heading to Duke. Blackwell announced Tuesday in an Instagram post that he had committed to Duke. Blackwell was one of the most highly regarded players to enter...
Apr 22, 2026
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
By MUNIR AHMED, JON GAMBRELL and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request as he wa...
Apr 21, 2026
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76. According to ...
Apr 21, 2026
Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks and oil prices flip-flopped Tuesday as uncertainty rose about what will happen following a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran, which is...
Apr 21, 2026
Durham police make arrest in RTP car break-ins
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Durham authorities have made the first of what could be multiple arrests in a series of vehicle break-ins in Durham County. On Friday (April 17), investigators from the Durham Co...
Apr 21, 2026
Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Virginia voters on Tuesday are deciding whether to ratify an unusual mid-decade redrawing of U.S. House districts that could boost Democrats' chances of flipping cont...
Apr 21, 2026
Martinook's goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT after he misses rare OT penalty shot
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on M...
Apr 21, 2026
Coach K's grandson charged with misdemeanor DWI in collision that killed teen riding bicycle
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A grandson of former Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski now faces charges in a fatal crash Saturday (April 18) at the intersection of Cole Mill Road and West Wyndham Lane. The...
Apr 20, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the administration announced Monday, after a series of alleged abuse...
Apr 20, 2026