Category Archives: WPTF News
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy...
Mar 20, 2026 Chuck Norris points a gun in a scene from the film 'Hero And The Terror', 1988. (Photo by Cannon/Getty Images)
Iran is defiant nearly 3 weeks into the war, hitting oil facilities around the Gulf
By JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran defiantly insisted Friday that it would deny its enemies their security and that it was still building missile...
Mar 20, 2026 Authorities secure an Iranian missile fragment, wrapped in foil, that damaged a building on March 20, 2026 in Rehovot, Israel. Iran has continued firing waves of drones and missiles at Israel after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early on February 28th. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images)
No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime and 11th-seeded VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to st...
Mar 19, 2026 North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson, top left, rebounds the ball during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Virginia Commonwealth, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video
By ANDREW DALTON and ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC has scrubbed the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," starring Taylor Frankie Paul, three days before its planned premier...
Mar 19, 2026 Taylor Paul attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - For most of Thursday, Duke looked nothing like the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Not with 16th-seeded Siena challenging the Blu...
Mar 19, 2026 Maliq Brown #6 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball against the Siena Saints during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
High Point's upset of Wisconsin ends the hope of a perfect March Madness bracket for millions
Well, the dream was fun while it lasted ... all two-ish hours of it. The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for over 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by 12th-s...
Mar 19, 2026 High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) celebrates with guard Chase Johnston (99) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Wisconsin, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Berger-Page margin remains the same, more protests expected
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (NCN News) - After the completion of a recount, the margin in the District 26 Republican senate primary remains the same. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page leads Senate President Pro...
Mar 19, 2026
Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president...
Mar 19, 2026
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices climbed again Thursday because of the war with Iran, tightening their grip on the global economy and sending stock markets lower around the world. Brent crude, the internati...
Mar 19, 2026 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 18, 2026 in New York City. Stocks continued to slide at opening amid an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve and a release of producer price index that showed wholesale prices rose more than expected in February. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
NCDMV providing wait time data on line
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - You can now go on-line to see how long wait times are at the Division of Motor Vehicles. The new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and...
Mar 19, 2026 (Getty Images)