Category Archives: WPTF News
Floods turned beloved Texas camp into a nightmare. At least 27 girls remain missing
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas parents frantically posted photos of their young daughters on social media with pleas for information as at least 27...
Curtis Media Jul 05, 2025
Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of...
Curtis Media Jul 05, 2025
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
By ELISE MORTON Associated Press LONDON (AP) - Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up ...
Curtis Media Jul 05, 2025

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of ...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025
Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picn...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
By BEN FINLEY and JAIMIE DING Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) - Recent polls will tell you there’s been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump e...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated PressFamed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year's ...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LEAH ASKARINAM and MATT BROWN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and ...
Curtis Media Jul 03, 2025

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
By ANDREW DALTON and ITZEL LUNA Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Q...
Curtis Media Jul 03, 2025

Nikolaj Ehlers chooses the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the NHL’s top free agent off the market
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterThe long wait for Nikolaj Ehlers’ free agent decision is over.Ehlers decided Thursday to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the top player available&...
Curtis Media Jul 03, 2025
