Category Archives: WPTF News
HOT DOG !! What's the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs "American" is to miss a...
Associated Press Jul 02, 2026
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
By KATE BRUMBACK, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 02, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
By JON GAMBRELL and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 02, 2026
The Closing Bell: The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Most U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to another record, but more drops for computer chip companies and other ...
Associated Press Jul 02, 2026
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MEG KINNARD, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Refl...
Associated Press Jul 02, 2026
State budget clears legislative hurdles
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A North Carolina state budget that's more than 1,000 days late is headed to Governor Stein's desk. By veto-proof majorities, both Republican majority chambers of the General Ass...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 02, 2026
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
NEW YORK (AP) - Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking self...
Associated Press Jul 01, 2026
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group's classic hits "Y.M.C.A.," Macho Man" and "In the Navy," and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's hel...
Associated Press Jul 01, 2026
Extreme heat coming in for the end of the week and the weekend in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - The hottest Independence Day on record is possible Saturday in central North Carolina as a streak of 100 temperatures arrives Thursday and doesn't leave until early next wee...
Alyssa Vail Jul 01, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the ra...
Alyssa Vail Jul 01, 2026