Category Archives: WPTF News
North Carolina pediatricians encourage back-to-school checkups
By Zamone PerezRALEIGH, N.C. (PNS) -- As summer break comes to an end for North Carolina students, pediatricians are encouraging parents to schedule a back-to-school physical.While many parents are fo...
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North Carolina food banks see funding increase in new state budget
By Zamone Perez RALEIGH, N.C. (PNS) -- North Carolina food banks are set to receive more funding from the new state budget. which took more than a year for policymakers to adopt. The budget, recently ...
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US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
By SAMY MAGDY and CARA ANNA Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to brin...
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Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and ED WHITE Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Canada on Friday celebrated the completion of a new bridge to the U.S. over the Detroit River, cutting a ceremonial ribbon on ...
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Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
One of the most anticipated nonconference matchups of the upcoming NCAA basketball season between Duke and reigning national champion Michigan has been called off because of broadcast rights issues. D...
Jul 24, 2026 Texas Tech forward Lejuan Watts (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
THE CLOSING BELL: Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street Friday as oil prices slipped for the first time in a week. Every major index lost ground overall ...
Jul 24, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most like...
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White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers...
Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA's all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be...
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Raleigh police make another arrest in July 4th incidents
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have made another arrest in connection with a series on incidents over the Independence Weekend. On July 17, 2026, detectives with the Raleigh Police Department o...
Jul 24, 2026