Category Archives: WPTF News
Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting
By STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agen...
Jan 25, 2026 Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) speaks after the Intellectual Property Subcommittee hearing on "Balancing the Interests of Local Radio, Songwriters, and Performers in the Digital Age" on Capitol Hill on December 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. Henry Hinton, Michael Huppe and Gene Simmons testified at the hearing. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)
Ice from huge winter storm knocks out power around South, dumps heavy snow in the Northeast
By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road...
Jan 25, 2026 Passengers walk through Terminal E at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
By KATIE TAM Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a str...
Jan 25, 2026 Founder, Honnold Foundation Alex Honnold speaks onstage during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York on September 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid t...
Jan 25, 2026 Sleet falls on Main Street, on January 25, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricanes beat Senators 4-1 to take the Eastern Conference lead
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - William Carrier, Seth Jarvis and Taylor Hall scored in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Saturday night to take the Eastern Conference...
Jan 25, 2026 FILE - Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for the start of the game against Philadelphia Flyers at Lenovo Center on October 11, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mike McCarthy is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday the club has reached a verbal agreement with McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin ...
Jan 25, 2026 Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is honored during halftime of a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
By THOMAS PEIPERT, JEFF AMY and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Thousands of flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wre...
Jan 24, 2026 A pilot walks through a pedestrian walkway after a winter snow storm affected the area at O'Hare International airport on November 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Cameron Boozer leads dominant interior play powering No. 5 Duke to a 90-69 win against Wake Forest
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Cameron Boozer scored 32 points to lead fifth-ranked Duke's dominating interior play that helped the Blue Devils beat Wake Forest 90-69 on Saturday. The star freshm...
Jan 24, 2026 Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball during the second half of a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Wilson, Stevenson rally No. 22 North Carolina past No. 14 Virginia 85-80
By MIKE BARBER Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied past No. 14 Virginia...
Jan 24, 2026 Ugonna Onyenso #33 of the Virginia Cavaliers defends a shot by Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half of a game at John Paul Jones Arena on January 24, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
Stranded by winter weather? Here's what airlines owe you
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are req...
Jan 24, 2026 Several planes wait in line to taxi down a runway after a winter snow storm affected the area at O'Hare International airport on November 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Close to seven inches of snow were measured at O'Hare as the Federal Aviation Administration is dealing with busy Thanksgiving travel and is expected to have more than 360,000 flights to their destinations. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)