Category Archives: WPTF News
US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced this year with presidential campaign politics.Sept. 1...
Sep 10, 2024
Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK Associated PressPHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly diffe...
Sep 10, 2024
Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Tuesday following several weeks of sharp swings.The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to pull within 3% of its record set in...
Sep 10, 2024
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