Category Archives: WPTF News
Appeals court rules felony offenders can't be prosecuted for voting unlawfully by mistake
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law that made it a crime for felony offenders who vote before they have completed the...
Sep 15, 2025
Vance hosts Kirk's radio show and says he'll honor his friend by being a better husband and father
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President JD Vance on Monday hosted the radio program of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist who was assassinated last wee...
Sep 15, 2025
‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) - Seth Rogen and "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for ...
Sep 15, 2025
'The Studio' and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and 'The Pitt' get top drama wins
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seth Rogen and "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories...
Sep 15, 2025
After Charlie Kirk's death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for the...
Sep 14, 2025
Political leaders confront security concerns - and fear - after Kirk's assassination
By STEVE PEOPLES and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of politic...
Sep 14, 2025
Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Joe Gibbs Racing completed a clean sweep of the first round in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as Christopher Bell charged to a victory Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.Bell wen...
Sep 14, 2025
Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Joe Gibbs Racing completed a clean sweep of the first round in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as Christopher Bell charged to a victory Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bell we...
Sep 14, 2025
Gio Lopez accounts for 3TDs as North Carolina dominates Richmond for Belichick’s first home win
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated PressCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, freshman Demon June had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown, and North Carolina beat Rich...
Sep 13, 2025
Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that "the subject" in the killing was...
Sep 13, 2025