Category Archives: WPTF News
Democrats bet on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's cost-focused message to counter Trump
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats are betting that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's affordability-focused message, which helped her flip a Republican-held office last ...
Feb 24, 2026
Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie despite authorities urging them to stop
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother three weeks ago has inspired a small number of volunteers...
Feb 24, 2026
Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with...
Feb 23, 2026
Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, CLAIRE RUSH, JULIE WALKER and ADAM GELLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing m...
Feb 23, 2026
US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and RIO YAMAT AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts o...
Feb 23, 2026
Seth Trimble scores a career-high 30 points as No. 18 UNC holds off No. 24 Louisville 77-74
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Seth Trimble scored a career-high 30 points and hit two key free throws with 12.3 seconds left to help No. 18 North Carolina hold off No. 2...
Feb 23, 2026
Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm
BALTIMORE (AP) - A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore's National Aquarium. Security cameras captured the fun around 7 a.m. at the aquarium, which d...
Feb 23, 2026
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
WPTF brings you live coverage of President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night starting at 9 p.m. By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Dona...
Feb 23, 2026
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) - The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday's show while two stars of the film "Sinners"...
Feb 23, 2026
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks slumped Monday after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers...
Feb 23, 2026