Category Archives: WPTF News
Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, jog...
Jan 20, 2026
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next seas...
Jan 20, 2026
18-year-old to plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left 5 dead, lawyers say
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An 18-year-old plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left five people dead - including his older brother - avo...
Jan 20, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a ra...
Jan 19, 2026
Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled crown prince as deaths from crackdown exceed 4,000
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and c...
Jan 19, 2026
Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after anti-immigration enforcement p...
Jan 19, 2026
Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win of the season, Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period and the C...
Jan 19, 2026
Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across the country
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) - More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup Mond...
Jan 19, 2026
Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome
ROME (AP) - Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns - often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" - were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died ...
Jan 19, 2026
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score and the New England Patri...
Jan 18, 2026