Category Archives: WPTF News
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after...
Jan 04, 2026
Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place" after a week of protests that have shaken the Isla...
Jan 04, 2026
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services - like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling...
Jan 04, 2026
Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurrica...
Jan 04, 2026
Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week
By FRED GOODALL Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Carolina hopes its season isn't over. The Panthers' bid to secure their first postseason berth in a decade fell short Saturday; however, a 16-14 los...
Jan 03, 2026
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the New Orleans Saints. The Carolina Pa...
Jan 03, 2026
Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) - Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked tea...
Jan 03, 2026
Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
By JOHN LEICESTER and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year's p...
Jan 03, 2026
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
By MEG KINNARD and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - For months, the U.S. military had been amassing a presence off Venezuela's coast and conspicuously blowing up alleged drug traff...
Jan 03, 2026
Lewis, De Ridder help No. 21 Virginia regroup from 3OT loss to beat NC State 76-61
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sam Lewis matched his career high with 23 points, Thijs De Ridder took over after halftime and No. 21 Virginia beat N.C. State 76-61 on Saturda...
Jan 03, 2026