Category Archives: WPTF News
Tomb raiding trio stole from cemeteries in at least 9 states, Florida authorities say
ORLANDO (AP) - Authorities are searching for a trio of modern tomb raiders that they say has stolen family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries in at least nine states. The suspects - a mothe...
Aug 13, 2026
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalki...
Aug 13, 2026
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
By JESSICA HILL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared Donald Trump the winner of ...
Aug 13, 2026
Ty Gibbs will drive M&M's-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month's race at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Ty Gibbs' car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway nex...
Aug 13, 2026
DURHAM: Sheriff's office makes drug trafficking arrest
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - The Durham Sheriff's Office have announced an arrest as part of a drug trafficking crackdown. Wednesday (Aug. 12), investigators from the Sheriff's Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit ...
Aug 13, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks also got a lift Thursday from easing oil pri...
Aug 13, 2026
Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Veteran tight end Darren Waller has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. Rosenhaus Sports, the agency that represents Waller, sent a post on X confirmi...
Aug 13, 2026
UPDATE: Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order
By STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with...
Aug 13, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: US futures climb ahead of more inflation data, though major indexes are down for the week
By YURI KAGEYAMA and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers Futures are rising as U.S. markets struggle to end the week in positive territory ahead of the second day of new inflation data. Dow Jones Ind...
Aug 13, 2026
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials an...
Aug 13, 2026