Category Archives: WPTF News
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid t...
Jan 25, 2026 Sleet falls on Main Street, on January 25, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricanes beat Senators 4-1 to take the Eastern Conference lead
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - William Carrier, Seth Jarvis and Taylor Hall scored in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Saturday night to take the Eastern Conference...
Jan 25, 2026 FILE - Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for the start of the game against Philadelphia Flyers at Lenovo Center on October 11, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mike McCarthy is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday the club has reached a verbal agreement with McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin ...
Jan 25, 2026 Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is honored during halftime of a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
By THOMAS PEIPERT, JEFF AMY and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Thousands of flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wre...
Jan 24, 2026 A pilot walks through a pedestrian walkway after a winter snow storm affected the area at O'Hare International airport on November 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Cameron Boozer leads dominant interior play powering No. 5 Duke to a 90-69 win against Wake Forest
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Cameron Boozer scored 32 points to lead fifth-ranked Duke's dominating interior play that helped the Blue Devils beat Wake Forest 90-69 on Saturday. The star freshm...
Jan 24, 2026 Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball during the second half of a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Wilson, Stevenson rally No. 22 North Carolina past No. 14 Virginia 85-80
By MIKE BARBER Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied past No. 14 Virginia...
Jan 24, 2026 Ugonna Onyenso #33 of the Virginia Cavaliers defends a shot by Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half of a game at John Paul Jones Arena on January 24, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
Stranded by winter weather? Here's what airlines owe you
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are req...
Jan 24, 2026 Several planes wait in line to taxi down a runway after a winter snow storm affected the area at O'Hare International airport on November 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Close to seven inches of snow were measured at O'Hare as the Federal Aviation Administration is dealing with busy Thanksgiving travel and is expected to have more than 360,000 flights to their destinations. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows
By JACK BROOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows. The...
Jan 24, 2026 Federal agents block off the scene of a shooting on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Agents allegedly shot a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent a reported 3,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack. But the 47-year-old Busch showed a softer side during his NAS...
Jan 24, 2026 (L-R) 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Kurt Busch, the grandsons of Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant pose for photos during the NHOF Class of 2026 Blue Jacket Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 22, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Bovino rails against media reports of ICE actions in Minnesota
By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO, SARAH RAZA and JACK BROOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Frida...
Jan 23, 2026 People stop in front of a Home Depot while marching as they participate in the National Day of Truth & Freedom on January 23, 2026, in New York City. 1199SEIU frontline healthcare workers, faith leaders, students and community members stood in solidarity with Minnesota, after community groups, faith-based organizations, and unions in the state came together to call for an “economic blackout,” as part of National Day of Truth & Freedom to stand against corporations profiteering from Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) actions. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)