Category Archives: WPTF News
A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas
By JACK DURA and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Trump administration last year issued a plea to visitors at U.S. national parks: Report any displays or exhibits saying "negativ...
Jun 10, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 9: The names of enslaved people who lived in the President's House are carved into a monument in Independence National Park on August 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Around a dozen different exhibits and displays in Independence National Historic Park are under review by the National Park Service for potential removal or editing on September 17. The initiative to eliminate materials deemed disparaging to the Founding Fathers or the legacy of the United States is part of an executive order issued by Donald Trump in March. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
The Closing Bell: Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street to its first back-to-back drop in weeks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Wednesday after giving up a brie...
Jun 10, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - N.C. State is investigating potential legal claims against LSU tied to men's basketball coach Will Wade leaving for a second stint coaching the...
Jun 10, 2026 Head coach Will Wade of the NC State Wolfpack watches play during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on December 3, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Stew Milne/Getty Images)
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for t...
Jun 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: (L-R) U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) and U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) react as U.S. President Donald Trump (C) displays the signed Secure America Act in the Oval Office of the White House on June 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. The $70 billion package focuses entirely on funding Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations through the end of Trump's term in office in FY2029. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
As US and Iran trade strikes, Trump says Tehran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating...
Jun 10, 2026 TEHRAN, IRAN - MAY 24: People wave flags and hold portraits of the dead at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque to commemorate those killed in the current US-Israeli war as well as previous wars on May 24, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. President Donald (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential polit...
Jun 10, 2026 Customers shop for beef at a grocery store on April 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SANFORD: 17 year old dies after being shot, colliding with cars
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) -- Sanford Police are investigating the early morning shooting death of a 17-year-old male Sanford resident. Around 1:30AM Wednesday (June 10) officers responded to Oak Branch Lan...
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Before The Bell: Wall Street points toward another tech sell-off while oil prices jump after US attack on Iran
The technology sell-off has carried over into Wednesday and oil prices rose 2% after the U.S. military launched attacks against Iran. Futures for the S&P 500 declined 1.1% before the opening bell,...
Jun 10, 2026 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. Stocks opened up mixed as investors continue to monitor the U.S. war with Iran after an escalation over the weekend due to the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N.C. State male athletes alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment...
Jun 10, 2026 FILE - Mr. and Miss Wuf, the North Carolina State Wolfpack mascots, perforn during their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at PNC Arena on January 14, 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Bill Gates will testify in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Bill Gates will appear Wednesday before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest ...
Jun 10, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Bill Gates speaks onstage at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum 2025 at The Plaza Hotel on September 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies)