Category Archives: WPTF News
Belichick says suspended North Carolina assistant coach is back working with Tar Heels
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been reinstated and returned to work ahead of Saturday'...
Oct 21, 2025
North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's legislature formally began redrawing the state's congressional district map Monday, plainly stating their intent to help Rep...
Oct 20, 2025
Barbashev has goal and assist as Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 4-1
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - Ivan Barbashev had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Monday night. Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev a...
Oct 20, 2025
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
NEW DELHI (AP) - Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Di...
Oct 20, 2025
Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world's most visited museum shuts
By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) - In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window...
Oct 19, 2025
Jarvis scores in OT, Hurricanes recover to beat Kings and stay undefeated
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored 1:45 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their undefeated start to the season to five games despite giving up a t...
Oct 19, 2025
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer The Orionids - one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet - will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportuni...
Oct 19, 2025
Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Meta is adding parental controls for kids' interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots - including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI chara...
Oct 19, 2025
'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
By MIKE PESOLI, MATT BROWN and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for " No Kings " demonstrations decrying...
Oct 19, 2025
Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in 'Chief of War'
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting. "P...
Oct 19, 2025