Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
By COLLIN BINKLEY and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the ...
Associated Press Jul 23, 2026
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White Hous...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock indexes barely budged on Wednesday after oil prices climbed another 3% as fighting continues in the war with Iran. The Closing Bell 7/22/2026...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz
By JON GAMBRELL and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran ...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Tropical Storm Bertha crawled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds far from its center after closing beaches from the Florida ...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: Global shares trade mixed as Brent oil keeps rising due to fighting in Iran
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Global shares were trading mixed Wednesday following a rally on Wall Street, despite concerns about higher oil prices and inflation. France's CAC 40 ed...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
DOVER, Del. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. Trump will be at Dover Air Force Base when the rem...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the...
Associated Press Jul 22, 2026
DURHAM: Joint Operation Shuts Down Illegal Business Tied to Violence
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - State agents along with local police shut down a illegal bar, making multiple arrests on a variety of charges while seizing weapons and illegal drugs. Over the weekend, the North...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 21, 2026
MAJOR DISCOVERY: Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has bee...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026