Category Archives: WPTF News
Pam Bondi will face a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearanc...
Associated Press May 29, 2026
ABC stations, including one in Durham, call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'
By STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an "unlawful, arbitra...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) - Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thursday evening that his office had opened an investigation into E. Jean Carrol...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
After refugee aid cuts, faith groups help Afghan women connect through sewing
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) - The Refugee Community Partnership, a mutual aid organization that supports immigrants, used to offer a sewing circle for Afghan women whose families had recently been resettled in...
Religious News Service May 28, 2026
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to se...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
The Closing Bell: Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks pushed to more records as companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods kept piling up profits. A tentative deal to extend the ceas...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Breaks Ground on Expansion
KURE BEACH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher officially broke ground Thursday (May 28) on a major renovation and expansion that will make it the largest aquarium in North ...
Bruce Ferrell May 28, 2026
Pittsboro man faces fraud charges
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WPTF) - The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has obtained warrants charging a Pittsboro man in connection with an identity theft and financial fraud investigation involving dozens of f...
Bruce Ferrell May 28, 2026
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks
By JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days ...
Associated Press May 28, 2026