Category Archives: WPTF News
The Carolina Hurricanes have long thrived at home. They need to do it now in the Stanley Cup Final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. Not that it's mattered much in this series. The Hurricanes spli...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
RALEIGH: Suspect charged with making bomb at police station
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have made an arrest in connection with a bomb threat at a police station on the north side of the city. Raleigh Police charged Christopher Carnes, 33, with two co...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 10, 2026
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoin...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas
By JACK DURA and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Trump administration last year issued a plea to visitors at U.S. national parks: Report any displays or exhibits saying "negativ...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
The Closing Bell: Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street to its first back-to-back drop in weeks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Wednesday after giving up a brie...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - N.C. State is investigating potential legal claims against LSU tied to men's basketball coach Will Wade leaving for a second stint coaching the...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for t...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
As US and Iran trade strikes, Trump says Tehran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating...
Associated Press Jun 10, 2026
Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential polit...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 10, 2026
SANFORD: 17 year old dies after being shot, colliding with cars
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) -- Sanford Police are investigating the early morning shooting death of a 17-year-old male Sanford resident. Around 1:30AM Wednesday (June 10) officers responded to Oak Branch Lan...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 10, 2026