Category Archives: WPTF News
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
By JON GAMBRELL and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its...
Jul 02, 2026
The Closing Bell: The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Most U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to another record, but more drops for computer chip companies and other ...
Jul 02, 2026
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MEG KINNARD, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Refl...
Jul 02, 2026
State budget clears legislative hurdles
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A North Carolina state budget that's more than 1,000 days late is headed to Governor Stein's desk. By veto-proof majorities, both Republican majority chambers of the General Ass...
Jul 02, 2026
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
NEW YORK (AP) - Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking self...
Jul 01, 2026
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group's classic hits "Y.M.C.A.," Macho Man" and "In the Navy," and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's hel...
Jul 01, 2026
Extreme heat coming in for the end of the week and the weekend in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - The hottest Independence Day on record is possible Saturday in central North Carolina as a streak of 100 temperatures arrives Thursday and doesn't leave until early next wee...
Jul 01, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the ra...
Jul 01, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
By Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian forces struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Al...
Jul 01, 2026
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The ...
Jun 30, 2026