Category Archives: WPTF News
After Charlie Kirk's death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for the...
Sep 14, 2025
Political leaders confront security concerns - and fear - after Kirk's assassination
By STEVE PEOPLES and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of politic...
Sep 14, 2025
Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Joe Gibbs Racing completed a clean sweep of the first round in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as Christopher Bell charged to a victory Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bell we...
Sep 14, 2025
Former NC A&T athlete among 13 former NCAA basketball players under investigation for sports betting violations
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men's basketball players who completed for six schools. Cases include athlete...
Sep 11, 2025
Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever. On Thursday, America...
Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk's killer blended in on Utah university campus, and a high-powered rifle is recovered
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) - The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood aft...
Sep 11, 2025
Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan's performance in season opener
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - If the Carolina Panthers had any questions about first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan's abilities, they were answered in Week 1. Coach Dave Ca...
Sep 10, 2025
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of 'political assassination' at Utah college
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) - Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wedne...
Sep 10, 2025
Previous charges, delayed mental health evaluation were missed opportunities in Charlotte stabbing
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press After Decarlos Brown Jr. was arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee aboard a North Carolina commuter train, he was quickly sent to a state mental hosp...
Sep 10, 2025
Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue se...
Sep 10, 2025