Category Archives: WPTF News
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated PressJERUSALEM (AP) - Archaeologists have finished uncovering the longest continuous remains of an ancient wall that encircled Jerusalem, including possible evidence of a ...
Dec 10, 2025
Hurricanes scored 3 goals in the third period to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Eric Robinson ended a 10-game stretch without a goal by breaking a third-period tie and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Tuesda...
Dec 10, 2025
A student dies during stabbing at North Carolina high school
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - A stabbing at a central North Carolina high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said.Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said officers a...
Dec 10, 2025
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated PressAfter decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through...
Dec 09, 2025
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.T...
Dec 09, 2025
Panthers return from bye week rested, motivated after moving into first place tie with Tampa Bay
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers returned to practice at Bank of America Stadium on Monday rested and plenty motivated following the bye week.A few days off a...
Dec 08, 2025
Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China
By SEUNG MIN KIM, JOSH FUNK AND DIDI TANG Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday - a boost to farmers who have struggled ...
Dec 08, 2025
Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump
By ERIK VERDUZCO and ALLEN G. BREED Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina judge on Monday ordered a Honduran man to be held without bond in a non-fatal stabbing on a Charlotte c...
Dec 08, 2025
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy and squirmy in zoo images
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated PressJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good health, the zoo where he was born said Sund...
Dec 07, 2025
Macklin Celebrini has goal and 2 assists in the Sharks’ 4-1 win over the Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Macklin Celebrini set up San Jose’s first two goals to tie for the NHL assists lead and added an empty-netter, helping the Sharks beat Carolina 4-1 on Sunday night for their...
Dec 07, 2025