Category Archives: WPTF News
Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI (AP) - Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country's musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92. The legendary singer acros...
Apr 12, 2026 FILE - Asha Bhosle on stage as she receives the Lifetime Achievement award at the Opening Night Gala during day one of the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex on December 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for DIFF)
What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time u...
Apr 12, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit at the Westin DC Downtown on November 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on the economy and highlighted his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including its provisions for tax breaks on tips and overtime as he addressed the group of McDonald’s restaurant franchise owners. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
PARIS (AP) - A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his...
Apr 12, 2026 A car drives past a road sign at the entrance of Hagenbach where a 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van since 2024, Eastern France, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo)
Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in a decade, and the Carolina Hurricanes killed four of five penalties i...
Apr 12, 2026 Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) looks to tip in the puck past Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
By MUNIR AHMED, E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, SAMY MAGDY and CARA ANNA Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the U.S. and Iran without...
Apr 11, 2026 Banners announcing talks between U.S and Iranian officials hang at the Jinnah Convention Centre, where international media have gathered to cover the talks taking place in the nearby Serena Hotel, on April 11, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The meeting marks a rare direct engagement between senior U.S. and Iranian officials, as Washington and Tehran seek to advance stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, with Pakistan serving as neutral ground amid persistent tensions between the two countries. (Photo by Rebecca Conway/Getty Images)
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market,...
Apr 11, 2026 Brand new Ford vehicles are displayed on the sales lot on January 05, 2022 in Colma, California. . (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's l...
Apr 11, 2026 The Artemis II crew, from left, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman come to the center stage at the end of a crew return event Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ellington Field in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Man charged, multiple people wounded in downtown Raleigh stabbing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The investigation continues into a fight in downtown Raleigh early Saturday (April 11) morning, where several people were stabbed. The incident happened shortly after midnight n...
Apr 11, 2026
NCL cruise passengers to get refunds amid covid-era sales tactics
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A number of cruise passengers are getting their money back after a multi-state settlement that includes North Carolina. Attorney General Jeff Jacksons office reached a settl...
Apr 11, 2026 Passengers queue at the Overseas Passenger Terminal as the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is in lock down while health authorities test a man for Coronavirus on February 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (File Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) - A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron la...
Apr 10, 2026 Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a World Health Organisation roundtable with key donors and humanitarian partners on February 25, 2026 in Amman, Jordan. (Photo by World Health Organisation via Getty Images)