Category Archives: WPTF News
During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
By WILL WEISSERT, SAM MEDNICK, SAMY MAGDY and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that the U.S. could carry out further military strikes...
Dec 29, 2025
Panthers' Bryce Young could see more man-to-man defense after major flop against Seahawks
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young could see more man-to-man coverage looks from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday in a game that could determine the NFC South champi...
Dec 29, 2025
Duke University cut $299 million through buyouts, building closures in response to federal cuts
By SEYUN PARK/The Chronicle-Duke University The Chronicle-Duke University Following his inauguration in January, U.S. President Donald Trump brought along a new team of advisers and a playbook for hig...
Dec 29, 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
By OPE ADETAYO and STEVE DOUGLAS Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Anthony Joshua, the British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, is "stable" in hospital after a car crash that killed t...
Dec 29, 2025
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone that is taking aim...
Dec 28, 2025
Panthers could have wrapped up the NFC South title. Now they likely need a win in Week 18
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina guard Austin Corbett didn't realize just how big of an opportunity the Panthers had squandered until coach Dave Canales spoke to the team...
Dec 28, 2025
Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks are doing everything they can to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Even after winning 13 games - including six straight - th...
Dec 28, 2025
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
By WILL WEISSERT, SEUNG MIN KIM and ELISE MORTON Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted Ukraine and Russia are "closer than ever before" to a peace deal as ...
Dec 28, 2025
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world's ...
Dec 28, 2025
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan active for Seahawks game despite being added to injury report
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active and expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks despite being added to the in...
Dec 28, 2025