Category Archives: WPTF News
Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Ryan Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions to win The Clash in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, No...
Feb 04, 2026
Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR's Clash after thrilling last chance heat
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR's preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray ...
Feb 04, 2026
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubl...
Feb 04, 2026
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism's most legendary brands. The troubled...
Feb 04, 2026
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the wee...
Feb 03, 2026
Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize. P...
Feb 03, 2026
Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) - Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus q...
Feb 03, 2026
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans Tuesday to testify in a H...
Feb 03, 2026
Staal's goal pushes Hurricanes past Senators 4-3 in final home game before Olympic break
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night....
Feb 03, 2026
Cameron Boozer leads No. 4 Duke to 67-49 victory over Boston College
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Boozer had 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 4 Duke took control early in beating Boston College 67-49 on Tuesday night for its 10th straight ...
Feb 03, 2026