Category Archives: WPTF News
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart delivered another quarter of impressive sales as speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectr...
May 21, 2026
The Closing Bell: US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market bounced back Wednesday after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1% for...
May 20, 2026
Smart Heart Act would require AEDs in public schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A Senate bill called the Smart Heart Act would require public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans and require the placement of an Automatic External Defibril...
May 20, 2026
Property tax amendments move forward
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With the help of two former Democrats, the State House approved three constitutional amendments for this November's ballot, two of which will give voters the opportunity to ...
May 20, 2026
Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Years of consistent regular-season success and postseason wins have again brought the Carolina Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference Final of the St...
May 20, 2026
US announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ral Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian pl...
May 20, 2026
House overrides veto on school choice bill
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Republican State House has overridden Governor Josh Stein's veto of a school choice bill, with the help of two former Democrats. The lower chamber voted to override the...
May 20, 2026
Selma man sentenced on drug, weapons charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A federal judge has sentenced a Selma man for more than 15 years behind bars on drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says that Otha Gatlin, 48, pleaded guilty on...
May 20, 2026
Durham Police identify shooting victim
DURHAM N.C. (WPTF) - Durham police are continuing to investigate an early morning shooting (May 20) and have now identified the victim. Just before 2 am. Durham Police responded to a shooting in the 2...
May 20, 2026
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of Trump supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone - including...
May 20, 2026