Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey
By LORNE COOK and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at his NATO partners at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying he was unhappy with the alli...
Jul 08, 2026
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over," though he will al...
Jul 08, 2026
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Georgia
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's...
Jul 07, 2026
Child dies from drowning at Raleigh Beach
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Wake County Sheriff's office has confirmed a 12-year-old girl died from injuries she suffered Tuesday (July 7) at Raleigh Beach. The girl was pulled from the water around 11...
Jul 07, 2026
Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry's final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge said he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims ...
Jul 07, 2026
TOOLS 4 SCHOOLS: Education leaders kick off supply drive
RALEIGH, N.C. - (WPTF) -- As thousands of Wake County teachers begin preparing their classrooms for the new school year, WakeEd Partnership joined Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert ...
Jul 07, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) - The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down on Tuesday and dragged Wall Street lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% even though the majority of stocks within the index rose. Th...
Jul 07, 2026
With reservations, governor signs budget
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - For the first time in several years, North Carolina state government has a fully approved budget. While stating some reservations, Democratic Governor Josh Stein signed the ...
Jul 07, 2026
Former UNC-CH Chancellor decides to stay at Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (NCN News) - A former UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor is having a change of heart and will remain at Michigan State University after being announced as the new president of Clemson Univ...
Jul 06, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% and pulled back within 1% of its all-time high, even though the majority...
Jul 06, 2026