Category Archives: WPTF News
Appeals court rules felony offenders can't be prosecuted for voting unlawfully by mistake
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law that made it a crime for felony offenders who vote before they have completed the...
Sep 15, 2025
Vance hosts Kirk's radio show and says he'll honor his friend by being a better husband and father
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President JD Vance on Monday hosted the radio program of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist who was assassinated last wee...
Sep 15, 2025
'The Studio' and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and 'The Pitt' get top drama wins
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seth Rogen and "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories...
Sep 15, 2025
After Charlie Kirk's death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for the...
Sep 14, 2025
Political leaders confront security concerns - and fear - after Kirk's assassination
By STEVE PEOPLES and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of politic...
Sep 14, 2025
Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Joe Gibbs Racing completed a clean sweep of the first round in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as Christopher Bell charged to a victory Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bell we...
Sep 14, 2025
Former NC A&T athlete among 13 former NCAA basketball players under investigation for sports betting violations
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men's basketball players who completed for six schools. Cases include athlete...
Sep 11, 2025
Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever. On Thursday, America...
Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk's killer blended in on Utah university campus, and a high-powered rifle is recovered
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) - The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood aft...
Sep 11, 2025
Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan's performance in season opener
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - If the Carolina Panthers had any questions about first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan's abilities, they were answered in Week 1. Coach Dave Ca...
Sep 10, 2025