Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhoo...
Jan 13, 2026
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopp...
Jan 13, 2026
US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week in an attempt to show unity between the United States and Denmark...
Jan 12, 2026
Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season - albeit not the duo the Panthers...
Jan 12, 2026
Wall Street ticks toward records after shaking off worries about Trump's and the Fed's feud
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street is edging toward records Monday after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White Ho...
Jan 12, 2026
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday, whil...
Jan 11, 2026
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled ...
Jan 11, 2026
Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title and 22nd career singles crown after a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sun...
Jan 11, 2026
No. 17 North Carolina edges Wake Forest 87-84 for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 17 North Carolina edged Wake Forest 87-84 on Saturday night for its 500th win at the De...
Jan 10, 2026
Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-...
Jan 10, 2026