Category Archives: WPTF News
Pittsboro police investigate human trafficking, illegal massage parlor
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - Police in Pittsboro are announcing results from a five-month investigation into possible human trafficking at a illegal massage parlor. According to a release from police, the...
Apr 10, 2026
Arrest made in November Durham homicide
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A man was arrested in North Dakota in connection with a November Durham homicide. The homicide occurred on November 2, 2025, along the 6100 block of Guess Road. The investigation...
Apr 10, 2026
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more ...
Apr 10, 2026 DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: People celebrate as the Artemis II mission concludes with a successful splashdown during a watch party at the Columbia Memorial Space Center on April 10, 2026 in Downey, California. NASA's Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II crew members returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown into the Pacific Ocean today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
By JON GAMBRELL and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press1067 words DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-le...
Apr 10, 2026 Bystanders watch from a distance as rescue teams and first responders work at the site of a strike that, according to a security official at the scene, destroyed half of the Khorasaniha Synagogue and nearby residential buildings in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement. The S&a...
Apr 10, 2026 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
NC Pint Day is Sunday
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - This Sunday is NC Pint Day, sponsored by the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild. It's a day meant to encourage North Carolinians to head out to their local breweries and tap...
Apr 10, 2026 The limited-edition pint glass specially designed for this year's NC Pint Day, available only on April 10th. (Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild.)
State report gives recovery group high marks
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A new report from the North Carolina State Auditor gives high marks to a nonprofits Hurricane Helene recovery effort. A rapid response report from Dave Boliek's office found...
Apr 10, 2026
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's effort...
Apr 9, 2026 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 08: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) speaks as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. It was announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, pausing attacks for about two weeks while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Temporary chief named for Durham Police
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - Durham officials have named a temporary replacement for retiring police chief Patrice Andrews. Deputy Chief Walter Tate will serve as interim police chief effective May 1, the sa...
Apr 9, 2026 Durham, North Carolina, USA downtown skyline at twilight.
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" an...
Apr 9, 2026 U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers a statement in the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)