Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members...
Nov 28, 2024
Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Tre Holloman and Xavier Booker combined for eight points in overtime and Michigan State held off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 on Wednesday night for third place in the Maui Invit...
Nov 27, 2024
UNC says football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Mack Brown sounded firm in his intent to return for another season as North Carolina's coach. A day later, the school announced it was time for a change instead. The school sa...
Nov 26, 2024
RJ Davis scores 30 as No. 12 Tar Heels erase 21-point deficit to beat Dayton 92-90
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - RJ Davis scored 30 points, Seth Trimble added 27, and No. 12 North Carolina come back from a 21-point deficit for a 92-90 win over Dayton in the Maui Invitational on Monday nigh...
Nov 26, 2024
Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations
By ZEKE MILLER White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - The top lawyer on Donald Trump's transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximit...
Nov 25, 2024
Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging ...
Nov 25, 2024
Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week
By ERIK VERDUZCO and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte's airport, one of the nation's busiest, we...
Nov 25, 2024
Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for 'Peach' and 'Blossom'
By BILL BARROW Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypas...
Nov 25, 2024
Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% t...
Nov 25, 2024
'Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How the TSA plans to handle record air travel
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) - Just as sure as the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end...
Nov 25, 2024