Category Archives: WPTF News
Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note releas...
Jul 31, 2026 A Pima County Sheriff's Office deputy walks back to his car outside of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 8, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in the early hours of February 1. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to the finish of a wild July as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation. The S&P 500 cl...
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Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as "years of escala...
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Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers aro...
Jul 31, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Fuel prices are displayed at a Brooklyn gas station on April 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evo...
Jul 30, 2026 (courtesy Zoox)
THE CLOSING BELL: Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A monster day for Microsoft's stock following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street Thur...
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Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney genera...
Jul 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives at the U.S Capitol on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Blanche was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns related to the newly announced $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and attempts to finalize a reconciliation bill. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Father who gave gun to Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to serve 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray's sentencing comes days after ...
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Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general mana...
Jul 30, 2026 UNC coach Bill Belichick speaks during the ACC Kickoff preseason NCAA College football media day on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard)
How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
By LINLEY SANDERS and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen s...
Jul 30, 2026 President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)