Category Archives: WPTF News
Biden Unveils Plan for Supreme Court Changes, Says US Stands at ‘Breach’ as Public Confidence Sinks
By AAMER MADHANI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term ...
Jul 29, 2024
All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team
NANTERRE, France (AP) - Caeleb Dressel touched the wall and shouted in triumph. He threw his fists to the air and high-fived U.S. fans during a victory lap. Then, finally, he found his family and gave...
Jul 28, 2024
Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
PARIS (AP) - Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during the glamorous opening ceremony, but de...
Jul 28, 2024
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and MAKIYA SEMINERA, Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the l...
Jul 27, 2024
Wake County Commissioners approve master plan for Lake Myra Park
RALEIGH – The master plan for Lake Myra County Park has officially been adopted by the Wake County Board of Commissioners.Lake Myra, located south of Knightdale and Wendell, is a historical site...
Jul 27, 2024
Chinese and Russian Bombers Patrolling off Alaska Raise Concerns About Growing Military Cooperation
In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, July 25, 2024, A H-6K long-range bomber of the Chinese air force is seen during a joint Russia-China air ...
Jul 26, 2024
Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Two of North Carolina's public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the universi...
Jul 24, 2024
North Carolina governor’s chief of staff is leaving, and will be replaced by another longtime aide
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s only chief of staff during his two terms is leaving her post in the final months of the administration for a move to the private ...
Jul 20, 2024
Internet Outage Latest | Airlines, Businesses Hit by Global Technology Disruption
Upset Woman, Airport And Flight Delay (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com)Via AP NewsA major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and c...
Jul 19, 2024
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
Candle Light Is Protected From The Hand (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) MICHAEL R. SISAK Via AP NewsSARVER, Pa. (AP) - Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chie...
Jul 18, 2024