Category Archives: WPTF News
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) - The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra...
Aug 10, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks slip below their records as oil prices rise 5%
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market slipped below its all-time high, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the glo...
Aug 10, 2026
Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that...
Aug 10, 2026
NASCAR: Drivers are scrambling for spots in NASCAR's Chase as the end of the regular season nears
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa (AP) - Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Jones came into the weekend 18th in the s...
Aug 10, 2026
DURHAM: New police chief hired from Greensboro ranks
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - An assistant police chief in Greensboro has been named as Durham's next police chief. The City of Durham announced Monday (Aug. 10) the selection of Stephanie Mardis, currently a...
Aug 10, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: World shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, while oil prices bounce higher
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Shares were mixed Monday in Europe and Asia, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street. Oil prices rose as the st...
Aug 10, 2026
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio ...
Aug 10, 2026
Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
By JACK BROOK and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press/Report for America Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration's efforts to deport military service members and their...
Aug 10, 2026
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
LONDON (AP) - Former U.S. President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said ...
Aug 08, 2026
Carolina Panther Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped hi...
Aug 08, 2026