Category Archives: WPTF News
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next seas...
Jan 20, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils warms up prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
18-year-old to plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left 5 dead, lawyers say
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An 18-year-old plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left five people dead - including his older brother - avo...
Jan 20, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a ra...
Jan 19, 2026 Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled crown prince as deaths from crackdown exceed 4,000
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and c...
Jan 19, 2026 Shoppers and workers move through Tehran Grand Bazaar, on January 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. The historic marketplace in central Tehran has reopened following a wave of anti-government demonstrations that began in December over the country's economic crisis and were met with a violent crackdown by Iran's security forces. (Photo by Stringer/Getty Images)
Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after anti-immigration enforcement p...
Jan 19, 2026
Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win of the season, Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period and the C...
Jan 19, 2026 FILE - Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes plays the puck during the third period of the game against the Dallas Stars at Lenovo Center on January 06, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across the country
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) - More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup Mond...
Jan 19, 2026 A member of the Chicago Bears staff blows snow off of the field during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome
ROME (AP) - Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns - often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" - were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died ...
Jan 19, 2026 Fashion designer Valentino Garavani poses beside exhibits during a press preview of the 'Valentino: Master of Couture' exhibition at Somerset House on November 28, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. Celebrating the life and work of the Italian master couturier, the show features over 130 hand crafted designs worn by Hollywood icons and Royalty. The exhibition runs from November 29, 2012 - March 3, 2013. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images for Somerset House)
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score and the New England Patri...
Jan 18, 2026 Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Garrett Bradbury #65 after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
'60 Minutes' airing report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer "60 Minutes" on Sunday plans to air a story about Trump administration deportations that was abruptly pulled from the newsmagazine's lineup a month ago, sparking an int...
Jan 18, 2026 U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks to reporters after participating in a TV interview outside of the White House on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Earlier this morning on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a warning that he may enact the Insurrection Act in response to rising tensions between protesters and federal agents in Minneapolis. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)