Category Archives: WPTF News
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's l...
Apr 11, 2026
Man charged, multiple people wounded in downtown Raleigh stabbing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The investigation continues into a fight in downtown Raleigh early Saturday (April 11) morning, where several people were stabbed. The incident happened shortly after midnight n...
Apr 11, 2026
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) - A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron la...
Apr 10, 2026
Pittsboro police investigate human trafficking, illegal massage parlor
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Police in Pittsboro are announcing results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at a illegal massage parlor. According to a release from police, the...
Apr 10, 2026
Arrest made in November Durham homicide
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A man was arrested in North Dakota in connection with a November Durham homicide. The homicide occurred on November 2, 2025, along the 6100 block of Guess Road. The investigation...
Apr 10, 2026
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more ...
Apr 10, 2026
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
By JON GAMBRELL and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press1067 words DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-le...
Apr 10, 2026
Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement. The S&a...
Apr 10, 2026
NC Pint Day is Sunday
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - This Sunday is NC Pint Day, sponsored by the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild. It's a day meant to encourage North Carolinians to head out to their local breweries and tap...
Apr 10, 2026
State report gives recovery group high marks
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A new report from the North Carolina State Auditor gives high marks to a nonprofits Hurricane Helene recovery effort. A rapid response report from Dave Boliek's office found...
Apr 10, 2026