Category Archives: WPTF News
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of 'political assassination' at Utah college
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) - Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wedne...
Curtis Media Sep 10, 2025

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to co...
Curtis Media Sep 10, 2025
Previous charges, delayed mental health evaluation were missed opportunities in Charlotte stabbing
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press After Decarlos Brown Jr. was arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee aboard a North Carolina commuter train, he was quickly sent to a state mental hosp...
Curtis Media Sep 10, 2025
Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue se...
Curtis Media Sep 10, 2025

Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the ...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025

Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressConspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued ...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the dea...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025

Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on North Carolina train charged with federal crime
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday charged a man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train last month ...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology WriterCUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - Apple on Tuesday rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its h...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025

Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business WriterCracker Barrel said Tuesday it's suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans.The announcement came two weeks after Cracker B...
Curtis Media Sep 09, 2025
