Category Archives: WPTF News
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - On hot afternoons, DeAnna Brandon's three dogs zag around while she splashes in a backyard kiddie pool with her grandkids. These are the moments the 48-...
Jun 11, 2026
Before the Bell: Wall Street points toward gains after another AI sell-off, oil prices slip
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers U.S. Financial markets are poised to open with strong gains Thursday following another sell-off of artificial-intelligence stocks that dragged the...
Jun 11, 2026
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for ...
Jun 11, 2026
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democr...
Jun 10, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes have long thrived at home. They need to do it now in the Stanley Cup Final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. Not that it's mattered much in this series. The Hurricanes spli...
Jun 10, 2026
RALEIGH: Suspect charged with making bomb at police station
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have made an arrest in connection with a bomb threat at a police station on the north side of the city. Raleigh Police charged Christopher Carnes, 33, with two co...
Jun 10, 2026
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoin...
Jun 10, 2026
A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas
By JACK DURA and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Trump administration last year issued a plea to visitors at U.S. national parks: Report any displays or exhibits saying "negativ...
Jun 10, 2026
The Closing Bell: Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street to its first back-to-back drop in weeks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Wednesday after giving up a brie...
Jun 10, 2026
Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - N.C. State is investigating potential legal claims against LSU tied to men's basketball coach Will Wade leaving for a second stint coaching the...
Jun 10, 2026