Category Archives: WPTF News
Hurricanes owner is getting Stanley Cup engraving criticism. He's not the first to do it
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The engraving of names into the Stanley Cup is getting extra attention this summer because of six of the names included. The names of Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Du...
Jul 09, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rose, and oil prices eased Thursday as financial markets calmed in the wait to see what will come next after President Donald Trump raised doubts...
Jul 09, 2026
Washington retiring Hall of Famer John Riggins' No. 44 on Nov. 8
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Commanders are retiring John Riggins' No. 44 during the upcoming NFL season, the team announced Thursday. The Hall of Fame running back will be honored in a ceremony...
Jul 09, 2026
WAKE SHELTER FULL: Center seeks more adoptive or foster homes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Wake County Animal Center is looking for more pet parents. According to a release, the center is full, with more animals arriving every day and fewer spaces available for pe...
Jul 09, 2026
LIBRARY BOOST: Grants directed to multiple programs
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Coming soon to a local library near you-- additional offerings boosted by a national grant program. According to a release, The Library of North Carolina, a division of the ...
Jul 09, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks
By CHAN HO-HIM and MATT OTT AP Business Writers U.S. markets are mixed early and oil prices are rising modestly as Iran and the U.S. launch fresh attacks in the Middle East, threatening a fragile truc...
Jul 09, 2026
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, a...
Jul 09, 2026
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner: What to know about Senate race
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) - The Maine Democratic Party on Wednesday voted to hold a convention now that Democratic Graham Platner has announced h...
Jul 08, 2026
Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
By CLAIRE SAVAGE and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant through her jury room door as U...
Jul 08, 2026
Governor Stein vetoes homeless bill, legislature vows override
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Amid signing a flurry of bills from this year's legislative session, Democratic Governor Josh Stein vetoed a bill impacting how cities can deal with homeless encampments. Th...
Jul 08, 2026