Category Archives: WPTF News
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join.Just two...
Jul 03, 2025
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join. Just two weeks a...
Jul 03, 2025
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator’s vote against Trump’s tax bill
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Though patients don’t rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers ...
Jul 02, 2025
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficki...
Jul 02, 2025
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Though patients don't rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative il...
Jul 02, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for powe...
Jul 02, 2025
Dallas Mavericks sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract.The team didn’t disclose details in announcing the deal Wednesday. The total...
Jul 02, 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and ra...
Jul 02, 2025
US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday to hit another all-time high.The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and set a record for the third time in four days....
Jul 02, 2025
Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday-its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monic...
Jul 02, 2025