Category Archives: WPTF News
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Although some parts of President Donald Trump 's agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk ...
Feb 19, 2025
Arctic air sweeping south over Plains shatters record temperatures in North Dakota
By JACK DURA Associated PressBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - More than 95 million people are facing gripping cold Tuesday as a polar vortex sends temperatures plunging to record levels, closing schools, burstin...
Feb 18, 2025
As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighte...
Feb 18, 2025
As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighte...
Feb 18, 2025
Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm approaches, expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state starti...
Feb 18, 2025
Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm approaches, expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state starti...
Feb 18, 2025
Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive
By JOHN WAWROW and MICHAEL CASEY Associated PressTORONTO (AP) - A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto's Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and tho...
Feb 17, 2025
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing...
Feb 17, 2025
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing...
Feb 17, 2025
Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
By TARA COPP Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just...
Feb 17, 2025