Category Archives: WPTF News
USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it suppo...
Associated Press May 16, 2026
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LAUREL, Md. (AP) - Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his f...
Associated Press May 16, 2026
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The announcement comes less than 24...
Associated Press May 16, 2026
Trump's description of Taiwan as a 'good negotiating chip' with China raises anxieties
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a "very good negotiating chip" in the United States' dealings with China are heighteni...
Associated Press May 16, 2026
Sign of hope: Lake Lure reopens after almost two years as storm recovery continues
LAKE LURE, N.C. (NCN News) - In another sign of Western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene's wrath, Lake Lure was reopened to visitors Friday (May 15) This is an exciting day for western ...
Bruce Ferrell May 15, 2026
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after Trump pressure
By COLLEEN SLEVIN and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from Pre...
Associated Press May 15, 2026
The Closing Bell: Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market fell from its records Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market....
Associated Press May 15, 2026
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein 's rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed...
Associated Press May 15, 2026
Carver to lead community colleges again
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As they continue to search for a permanent replacement, the State Board of Community Colleges have named an interim president. The board has chosen Bill Carver to serve as ...
Bruce Ferrell May 15, 2026
Farm family fun: Got To Be NC Festival this weekend in Raleigh (AUDIO)
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh May 15-17, bringing a full weekend of free family friendly fun and a celebration of North Carolin...
Bruce Ferrell May 15, 2026