Category Archives: WPTF News
Kyle Larson will again run the Indy 500 but NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 will be his commitment
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) - With NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 the promised priority, Kyle Larson will again attempt the Indianapolis 500 next season with the caveat he mus...
Sep 10, 2024
NC Central University to hold special passport acceptance fairs for first-time customers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A Triangle area university is helping people obtain a passport without an appointment.Two special passport acceptance fairs will be held at North Carolina Central Universi...
Sep 10, 2024
Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday’s debate with Trump
By JOSH BOAK Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat’s debate Tuesday with Republican Donald T...
Sep 08, 2024
Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain
By JORGE RUEDA, JOSHUA GOODMAN and JOSEPH WILSON Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzlez has fled into exile after being granted a...
Sep 08, 2024
Harrell leads North Carolina past Charlotte 38-20 in new role
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score after moving into the starting role as the Tar Heels beat ...
Sep 07, 2024
Biden’s disastrous debate performance offers lessons for Harris and warnings for Trump
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The first sign of trouble came before the debate even started."Folks, how are you?" President Joe Biden said as he shuffled onto the stage. His voic...
Sep 07, 2024
A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it’s being auctioned in Asheville for millions
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated PressASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It’s in good enough condition that...
Sep 07, 2024
Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise
CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday at its tribe-owned dispensary in North Carolina, wher...
Sep 07, 2024
US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say
By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in U...
Sep 07, 2024
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace WriterBoeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year ...
Sep 06, 2024