Category Archives: WPTF News
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying ...
Jun 03, 2026 Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., gestures as he and the GOP leadership talk about the war against Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Arrest made in weekend Wake County stabbing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with a weekend stabbing. On Wednesday (June 3), deputies arrested and charged Felipe Soto, 35, with one count ...
Jun 03, 2026 (Photo courtesy Wake County Sheriff's Department)
Cary police make arrest in shooting
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) - Cary police have made an arrest in a shooting Tuesday (June 2) Police arrested 20-year-old Noah Carroll of Fuquay-Varina in connection with the shooting off Brickfield Dr. Carroll ...
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Authorities make drug arrest, seize meth
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for drug trafficking charges after a multi-agency investigation. On Wednesday, (June 3), The Sheriff's office the North Caro...
Jun 03, 2026 Wake County, Cary and state Authorities seized a large haul of methamphetamine and make an arrest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (photo courtesy Wake County Sheriff's Office)
Democratic lawmakers propose judicial reforms
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- Democratic Representative Marcia Morey, along with fellow Democratic Representatives Deb Butler and Phil Rubin, spoke to reporters on Wednesday, June 3rd about constitution...
Jun 03, 2026 Close-up of a small bronze statuette of Lady Justice before a flag of North Carolina.
Senate joins House override on Educational Choice for Children Act
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The State Senate Wednesday (June 3) joined the House in overriding Governor Josh Stein's veto on an education bill. The Senate voted to override the veto of House Bill 87, ...
Jun 03, 2026
The Closing Bell: Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% Wednesd...
Jun 03, 2026 The America 250 logo is displayed at the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
Jun 03, 2026 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 10: Ford offers rides in the 2022 Bronco Sport on a test track at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place convention center on February 10, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold...
Jun 03, 2026 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game One of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center on June 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NC celebrates "summer of soccer"
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As thousands of fans gathered in Charlotte over the weekend for the U.S. Men's National Team Send-Off Match ahead of the FIFA World Cup, North Carolina stepped further into...
Jun 03, 2026 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 31: General view inside the stadium during the international friendly match between United States and Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)