Category Archives: WPTF News
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
By LARRY LAGE and ED WHITE Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive a...
Apr 14, 2026
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades. Tuesday's more than two-hour meeting in Washin...
Apr 14, 2026
Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of an all-time high Tuesday, and oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talk...
Apr 14, 2026
Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia apologized Tuesday for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters when he tore up the turf after a bad drive on the second hole and then broke his ...
Apr 14, 2026
RDU now has direct flights to Ireland
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - A direct connection to the Triangle and Ireland is now a reality. The inaugural Aer Lingus flight between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Dublin, Ireland, launched ...
Apr 14, 2026
Fallen NC officers recognized at Greensboro ceremony
GREENSBORO, N.C. (NCN News) - Those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the public are being recognized in Greensboro, Tuesday (April 14). The 41st annual North Carolina Peace Officers' Memoria...
Apr 14, 2026
Raleigh police make arrest in parking lot shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - An arrest has been made in connection with a Tuesday (April 14) shooting incident on Creedmoor Road and Raleigh. 21-year-old Jalen Watson now faces charges including: assault wi...
Apr 14, 2026
The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries. They're not the only perennial ...
Apr 14, 2026
Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels. The program released a video sta...
Apr 14, 2026
Flyers beat East top seed Hurricanes 3-2 in SO and secure their first playoff berth since 2020
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyson Foerster scored the only goal in the shootout to send the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurri...
Apr 14, 2026