Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
By WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of ...
Nov 14, 2025
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democ...
Nov 09, 2025
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights by Saturday evening as the Federal Aviation Administration's mandate to reduce air traffic because of the governm...
Nov 09, 2025
Carolina rookies Legault, Nystrom make team history by scoring 1st NHL points in win over Sabres
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The injury-ravaged Carolina Hurricanes found new sources of offense from two rookie defensemen, and the pair made team history in the process. Charl...
Nov 08, 2025
Lopez throws 2 TD passes, North Carolina beats Stanford 20-15
DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Gio Lopez threw for two second-half touchdowns and North Carolina's defense relentlessly pressured Elijah Brown as the Tar Heels beat Stanford 20...
Nov 08, 2025
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) - The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan on Saturday, marking the start of New York City's holiday season. This year's tree is a 75-foot-tal...
Nov 08, 2025
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, SCOTT BAUER and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a cou...
Nov 08, 2025
Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power No. 25 North Carolina's 2nd-half push to beat No. 19 Kansas 87-74
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No...
Nov 07, 2025
Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power No. 25 North Carolina's 2nd-half push to beat No. 19 Kansas 87-74
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from N...
Nov 07, 2025
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel - most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration ...
Nov 07, 2025