Category Archives: WPTF News
US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
By ALLEN G. BREED and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) - A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North ...
Jul 21, 2026
NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have its games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season. The league announ...
Jul 21, 2026
Panthers tackle Taylor Moton to miss start of season after being diagnosed with blood clot in lung
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton will miss the start of the regular season after being diagnosed last month with a blood clot in his lung. The Panthers announced Tues...
Jul 21, 2026
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CLAIRE SAVAGE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - How many women hold executive-level positions at top U.S. companies? What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of those roles? Wh...
Jul 21, 2026
Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to head the nation's intelligence ...
Jul 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken as it chugs closer to the U.S., potentially bringing coastal flooding and...
Jul 21, 2026
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 bill...
Jul 21, 2026
SILER CITY: Woman Charged Following Animal Cruelty Investigation
SILER CITY, N.C. (WPTF) - A Siler City woman faces charges ino allegations that numerous animals were abandoned without proper care. On July 9, 2026, deputies responded to 210 Herb Beavers Road in Sil...
Jul 21, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
Jul 21, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: World shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs
By CHAN HO-HIM AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) - World shares mostly gained and U.S. futures advanced on Tuesday, with markets trading higher in South Korea and Japan led by technology shares after ...
Jul 21, 2026