Category Archives: WPTF News
US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
By JON GAMBRELL, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopt...
Jun 09, 2026
Committee approves fee for strip club patrons
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A bill that would require a $10 fee for each visit to "sexually oriented businesses" was approved by the House Judiciary 1 committee Tuesday (June 9). Bill sponsor Rep. Denn...
Jun 09, 2026
Panthers coach Dave Canales has basal cell carcinoma removed from nose
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wore a Band-Aid on his nose Tuesday at minicamp, later revealing that he recently underwent a procedure ...
Jun 09, 2026
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a competition was convicted of murder Tuesday in a tr...
Jun 09, 2026
The Closing Bell: More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling on Tuesday. The Closing Bell Report | RSS.com The S&...
Jun 09, 2026
CHARLOTTE: Man accused in light rail stabbing found incompetent to stand trial
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NCN News) - The man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in Charlotte last year has been found incompetent to stand trial on federal charges. - for now. 35-year-old...
Jun 09, 2026
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense...
Jun 09, 2026
UPDATE: Juvenile faces charges in Durham shooting
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) -- A juvenile is now in custody in connection with a Monday afternoon (June 8) homicide in Durham. According to a police press release, just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers with...
Jun 09, 2026
RECAPTURED: Vance escapees found in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (NCN News) - Two men who escaped from the Vance County jail are now back in custody. They were found in the western part of the state according to the North Carolina State Bureau of In...
Jun 09, 2026
Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win - and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drough...
Jun 09, 2026