Category Archives: WPTF News
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
By BERNARD McGHEE Associated Press The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led - for the first time - by an American pope. The fa...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
What music and television to stream: A New Year's Eve tradition and a 'Stranger Things' sendoff
It's the end of the year and there are fewer new streaming options headed to a device near you. But it's a great time to catch up on some of best movies, television, music and video games of 2025. The...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
Wilson's double-double helps No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 in ACC opener
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to help No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 on Tuesday night to open Atl...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
Duke's unlikely ACC title season set to end against Arizona State in Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Duke's unlikely Atlantic Coast Conference title didn't get the Blue Devils anywhere close to the College Football Playoff berth that's supposed to go to every Power Four conferen...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge's order banning it stands, according to a Tuesd...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible...
Associated Press Dec 30, 2025
Jackson Blake's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes past Rangers 3-2
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Monday n...
Associated Press Dec 29, 2025
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A Utah judge on Monday ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charl...
Associated Press Dec 29, 2025
Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a weekend fire heavily damaged the...
Associated Press Dec 29, 2025
Hurricanes goalie Kochetkov expected to have season-ending surgery
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov likely will miss the rest of the season after opting for surgery for a lingering lower-body injury. It's ...
Associated Press Dec 29, 2025