Category Archives: WPTF News

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a new job: chief basketball officer for his former Duke program
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterDuke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.The school announced Tuesday that the six-time NBA all-star would serve...
Curtis Media Oct 07, 2025

At the center of shutdown fight, health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of subsidies for th...
Curtis Media Oct 07, 2025

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour. On Monda...
Curtis Media Oct 06, 2025

Speaker Johnson says it's up to Democrats to 'stop the madness' on shutdown's sixth day
By KEVIN FREKING and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers provided few public signs of meaningful negotiations to break an impasse on reopening the federal government as the shutdown...
Curtis Media Oct 06, 2025

Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Joey Logano, winner of two of the last three Cup Series championships, was never part of the conversation of potential elimination from NASCAR ...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025
Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire
By SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minist...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025
Carolina's Rico Dowdle predicted he'd have a big game against Miami. Then he rushed for 206 yards
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE,. N.C. (AP) - Rico Dowdle told his Carolina Panthers teammates last week that he'd run for 180 yards against the Miami Dolphins. It sounded like a bold predict...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025
Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Joey Logano, winner of two of the last three Cup Series championships, was never part of the conversation of potential elimination from NASCAR...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025

Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
By DIDI TANG and JOSH FUNK Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is planning a significant aid package to U.S. soybean farmers to help them survive China's boyco...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025

Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
By DIDI TANG and JOSH FUNK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is planning a significant aid package to U.S. soybean farmers to help them survive China's boycott of American bean...
Curtis Media Oct 05, 2025
