Category Archives: WPTF News
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
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the dea...
Sep 09, 2025
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise's 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sp...
Sep 08, 2025
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) - A man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida wanted to ask potential jurors Monday o...
Sep 08, 2025
Judge OKs settlement in North Carolina voter registration lawsuit by Justice Department
BY GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge on Monday approved a plan to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's Justice Department that demanded North Caroli...
Sep 08, 2025