Category Archives: WPTF News
Democrats bet on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's cost-focused message to counter Trump
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats are betting that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's affordability-focused message, which helped her flip a Republican-held office last ...
Feb 24, 2026 Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger speaks after being sworn into office at the Virginia State Capitol January 17, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. Spanberger is the first woman elected to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s highest office. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie despite authorities urging them to stop
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother three weeks ago has inspired a small number of volunteers...
Feb 24, 2026 Stephen C. looks at the memorial set up near Nancy Guthrie's residence on February 23, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with...
Feb 23, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. Trump is meeting Xi for the first time since taking office for his second term, following months of growing tension between both countries. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, CLAIRE RUSH, JULIE WALKER and ADAM GELLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing m...
Feb 23, 2026 A person walks their dogs in Center City as heavy snow continues to fall on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor'Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and RIO YAMAT AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts o...
Feb 23, 2026
Seth Trimble scores a career-high 30 points as No. 18 UNC holds off No. 24 Louisville 77-74
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Seth Trimble scored a career-high 30 points and hit two key free throws with 12.3 seconds left to help No. 18 North Carolina hold off No. 2...
Feb 23, 2026 North Carolina guard Seth Trimble, left, celebrates with guard Kyan Evans, right, after making a basket and picking up a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm
BALTIMORE (AP) - A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore's National Aquarium. Security cameras captured the fun around 7 a.m. at the aquarium, which d...
Feb 23, 2026
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
WPTF brings you live coverage of President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night starting at 9 p.m. By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Dona...
Feb 23, 2026
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) - The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday's show while two stars of the film "Sinners"...
Feb 23, 2026
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks slumped Monday after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers...
Feb 23, 2026 The New York Stock Exchange is seen amid a blizzard on February 23, 2026 in New York City. The northeast U.S. was hit by an intense nor'easter with blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a state of emergency for NYC and issued a travel ban ending at 12 p.m. on Monday. Many areas in NYC got more than a foot of snow with up to two feet on Long Island and in parts of New Jersey. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)