Category Archives: WPTF News
Lineworkers recognized for their work to keep the lights on
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News)-They are the men and women who work hard to make sure you have the electricity you need, and Monday (April 13) is being recognized as Lineworker Appreciation Day in North Caro...
Apr 13, 2026
Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
By MEG KINNARD and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on ...
Apr 13, 2026
The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday - and say regulatory cuts co...
Apr 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a li...
Apr 12, 2026
Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI (AP) - Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country's musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92. The legendary singer acros...
Apr 12, 2026
What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time u...
Apr 12, 2026
A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
PARIS (AP) - A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his...
Apr 12, 2026
Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in a decade, and the Carolina Hurricanes killed four of five penalties i...
Apr 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
By MUNIR AHMED, E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, SAMY MAGDY and CARA ANNA Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the U.S. and Iran without...
Apr 11, 2026
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market,...
Apr 11, 2026