Category Archives: WPTF News
Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports WriterLANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Jayden Daniels’ health was the first thing on Marcus Mariota’s mind when he went into the game for the injured rookie quarte...
Oct 20, 2024
Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) - Knocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’...
Oct 20, 2024
Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species
By VANESSA GERA Associated PressWARSAW, Poland (AP) - A Polish zoo is celebrating the arrival of four Sumatran tiger cubs, announcing their birth Friday after keeping it a closely-guarded secret for w...
Oct 18, 2024
North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents ...
Oct 18, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks closed their latest winning week with more records on Friday.The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to squeak past the all-time high it had set ...
Oct 18, 2024
A rare copy of the US Constitution sells for $9 million at auction
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated PressASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago and sent to the states to be ratified was sold for $9 million at an auction Thursda...
Oct 18, 2024
His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) - The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran and enlisted National Guard member was calling for taking up arms against police ...
Oct 17, 2024
Battleground North Carolina sees strong early voting, despite obstacles created by Helene
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated PressASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Turnout for early in-person voting started strong Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including in mountainous areas ...
Oct 17, 2024
Former porn shop worker wants defamation lawsuit by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN on Tuesday over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual ...
Oct 17, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around its records following latest encouraging economic data
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights Thursday following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum.The S&P 500 finished vir...
Oct 17, 2024