Category Archives: WPTF News
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week ...
Associated Press Jun 08, 2026
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, a new poll finds. The survey from The Associated Pre...
Associated Press Jun 08, 2026
Grants announced to boost rural health in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Boosting rural health services is the goal behind $10 million dollars in grants announced by state health officials Monday (June 8). The North Carolina Department of Health ...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 08, 2026
Before the Bell: Oil prices surge as Iran conflict flares, while global stocks skid on selling of tech shares
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Global shares sank on Monday after Wall Street ended last week with its worst day since October, while oil prices jumped more than $4 as fighting flare...
Associated Press Jun 08, 2026
Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - "Schmigadoon!," an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the best new musical Tony Award on a night...
Associated Press Jun 08, 2026
Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open
PARIS (AP) - It all came rushing back to Alexander Zverev when he was lying on his back on the French Open's center court, his hands covering his face, and sobbing on Sunday as he realized that he had...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost ...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026
Denny Hamlin goes back to front again to win NASCAR race at Michigan, tie Kyle Busch on win list
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory. Just like last week's...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026
Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Former Sen. Bob Packwood, a moderate Oregon Republican whose reputation as a champion of abortion and women's rights was spoiled at the end of his career by allegations of sexual...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he ma...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026