Category Archives: WPTF News
FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
ATLANTA (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday announced it would send $350 million in funding to localities and electric cooperatives for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene a...
Dec 12, 2025
Rare fresco of Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’ uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope
By MEHMET GUZEL and ANDREW WILKS Associated PressIZNIK, Turkey (AP) - Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia's early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-l...
Dec 12, 2025
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel WriterThe U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, whe...
Dec 11, 2025
Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in...
Dec 11, 2025
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a...
Dec 11, 2025
Venezuelan Nobel laureate credits Trump for pressuring Maduro with 'decisive' actions
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado said Thursday that "decisive" actions by the United States, including the sei...
Dec 11, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preservin...
Dec 10, 2025
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated PressJERUSALEM (AP) - Archaeologists have finished uncovering the longest continuous remains of an ancient wall that encircled Jerusalem, including possible evidence of a ...
Dec 10, 2025
Hurricanes scored 3 goals in the third period to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Eric Robinson ended a 10-game stretch without a goal by breaking a third-period tie and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Tuesda...
Dec 10, 2025
A student dies during stabbing at North Carolina high school
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - A stabbing at a central North Carolina high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said.Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said officers a...
Dec 10, 2025