Category Archives: WPTF News
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism's most legendary brands. The troubled...
Feb 04, 2026
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the wee...
Feb 03, 2026
Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize. P...
Feb 03, 2026
Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) - Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus q...
Feb 03, 2026
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans Tuesday to testify in a H...
Feb 03, 2026
Staal's goal pushes Hurricanes past Senators 4-3 in final home game before Olympic break
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night....
Feb 03, 2026
Cameron Boozer leads No. 4 Duke to 67-49 victory over Boston College
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Boozer had 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 4 Duke took control early in beating Boston College 67-49 on Tuesday night for its 10th straight ...
Feb 03, 2026
Caleb Wilson scores 22 points to lead No. 14 North Carolina past Syracuse, 87-77
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points and nine rebounds as No. 14 North Carolina held off Syracuse 87-77 on Monday night after building a 32-point lead m...
Feb 02, 2026
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Every Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be immediately issued...
Feb 02, 2026
Stocks, gold and silver steady following wild swings overnight
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday following sharp swings that shook financial markets overnight, including tumbles for Asian stocks. Gold and silver prices san...
Feb 02, 2026