Category Archives: WPTF News
Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for NC Sports Hall of Fame
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, former longtime Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and former North Carolina playing great Tyler Hansbrough are part of this year's class of induct...
Jan 5, 2026 (L-R) Ty Lawson #5 and Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels pose with the South Regional trophy after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Final at the FedExForum on March 29, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Tar Heels defeated the Sooners 72-60 to advance to the Final Four. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)
Rubio says US won't govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, MATTHEW LEE, WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not govern Venezuela d...
Jan 4, 2026 A pro-government demonstrator holds a banner with a picture of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan flag during a rally a day after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 4, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.(Photo by Carlos Becerra/Getty Images)
Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Hollywood kicked off 2026 with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a ...
Jan 4, 2026 Sigourney Weaver and Oona Chaplin pose during the Avatar: Fire & Ash Mexico City meet and greet at Light Cycles Mexico City on December 16, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images For Disney)
Dave Canales and the Panthers celebrate Falcons' win that gave Carolina the NFC South title
By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - The Panthers are NFC South champions, and they have the Falcons to thank. Carolina could have clinched the division on Saturday, but a 16-14 loss at Tamp...
Jan 4, 2026 Head coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers looks on after his team's 23-20 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Hall has goal and assist as Hurricanes beat Devils 3-1 to snap 3-game losing streak
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist against his former team, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey ...
Jan 4, 2026 Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall takes a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give th...
Jan 4, 2026 Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) celebrates his interception with linebacker Josh Woods (42) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after...
Jan 4, 2026
Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place" after a week of protests that have shaken the Isla...
Jan 4, 2026 In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services - like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling...
Jan 4, 2026 Dogs walk along the Avenue Champs Elysees as they take part in the "Marche Des Animaux" (Animal Walk) on October 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kiran Ridley/Getty Images)
Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurrica...
Jan 4, 2026 Colorado Avalanche teammates celebrate after a goal by Jack Drury (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)