Category Archives: WPTF News
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the...
Associated Press 17h ago
DURHAM: Joint Operation Shuts Down Illegal Business Tied to Violence
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - State agents along with local police shut down a illegal bar, making multiple arrests on a variety of charges while seizing weapons and illegal drugs. Over the weekend, the North...
Bruce Ferrell Jul 21, 2026
MAJOR DISCOVERY: Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has bee...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
By ALLEN G. BREED and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) - A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North ...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have its games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season. The league announ...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
Panthers tackle Taylor Moton to miss start of season after being diagnosed with blood clot in lung
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton will miss the start of the regular season after being diagnosed last month with a blood clot in his lung. The Panthers announced Tues...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CLAIRE SAVAGE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - How many women hold executive-level positions at top U.S. companies? What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of those roles? Wh...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to head the nation's intelligence ...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken as it chugs closer to the U.S., potentially bringing coastal flooding and...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 bill...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026