Category Archives: WPTF News
Charlotte officials under fire after man with long criminal history kills Ukrainian woman on train
By ERIK VERDUZCO and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, faced sharp criticism for failing to keep a man with a history of mental illness, ar...
Sep 08, 2025
Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Different year, same results.Carolina’s season-opening 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday looked eerily reminiscent o...
Sep 08, 2025
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
By ITZEL LUNA Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) - Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek."Next year the...
Sep 08, 2025
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
By DAVID FISCHER Associated PressFORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) - A man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida wanted to ask potential jurors...
Sep 08, 2025
Judge OKs settlement in North Carolina voter registration lawsuit by Justice Department
BY GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge on Monday approved a plan to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's Justice Department that demanded Nor...
Sep 08, 2025
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise's 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sp...
Sep 08, 2025
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) - A man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida wanted to ask potential jurors Monday o...
Sep 08, 2025
Judge OKs settlement in North Carolina voter registration lawsuit by Justice Department
BY GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge on Monday approved a plan to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's Justice Department that demanded North Caroli...
Sep 08, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis WriterNEW YORK (AP) - So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dram...
Sep 07, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) - So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dramatic as their match...
Sep 07, 2025