Category Archives: WPTF News
House overrides veto on school choice bill
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Republican State House has overridden Governor Josh Stein's veto of a school choice bill, with the help of two former Democrats. The lower chamber voted to override the...
May 20, 2026
Selma man sentenced on drug, weapons charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A federal judge has sentenced a Selma man for more than 15 years behind bars on drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says that Otha Gatlin, 48, pleaded guilty on...
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Durham Police identify shooting victim
DURHAM N.C. (WPTF) - Durham police are continuing to investigate an early morning shooting (May 20) and have now identified the victim. Just before 2 am. Durham Police responded to a shooting in the 2...
May 20, 2026
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of Trump supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone - including...
May 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Protesters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump break into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
By STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant refor...
May 20, 2026 WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 24: Committee chairman Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) speaks during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill February 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. Chairman Bernanke appeared before the committee to speak about the state of the U.S. economy and how to ensure its recovery. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Where Trump falters with Republicans - and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll
By LINLEY SANDERS and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but the...
May 20, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit at the Westin DC Downtown on November 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on the economy and highlighted his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including its provisions for tax breaks on tips and overtime as he addressed the group of McDonald’s restaurant franchise owners. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inabi...
May 20, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Stephen Colbert attends the 51st Chaplin Award Gala honoring George Clooney at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on April 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC)
Before the bell: Wall Street points toward gains as oil prices fall and bond yields ease
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT U.S. markets are poised to open with gains on Wednesday as bond yields slipped and oil prices fell. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.4% while futures for the Dow Jo...
May 20, 2026 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
By JOSHUA GOODMAN, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) - The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Ral Castro, three people ...
May 19, 2026 HAVANA, CUBA - APRIL 19: Former Cuban President Raul Castro speaks during the National Assembly at Convention Palace on April 19, 2018 in Havana, Cuba Diaz-Canel will be the first non-Castro Cuban president since 1976. Raul Castro steps down after 12 years in power. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini-Pool/Getty Images)
Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport's top level, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on...
May 19, 2026 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: Larry Phillips, Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton are honored as the Class of 2027 Hall of Fame Inductees during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Day at Charlotte Convention Center on May 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)