Category Archives: WPTF News
'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer "Zootopia 2" had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in...
Curtis Media Nov 30, 2025
NC State coach Dave Doeren is returning for a 14th season with the Wolfpack
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - N.C. State coach Dave Doeren is returning for a 14th season with the Wolfpack. Athletic director Boo Corrigan confirmed Doeren's return on Sunday. ...
Curtis Media Nov 30, 2025
Bill Belichick's 1st season at North Carolina ends in a rivalry loss at NC State - and just 4 wins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Bill Belichick stood at the microphone in a crowded room of reporters. North Carolina's season had just ended with a lopsided loss to a fierce nearby rival to cap a four-win seaso...
Curtis Media Nov 30, 2025
Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) - British playwright Tom Stoppard, a playful, probing dramatist who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare In Love," has died. He ...
Curtis Media Nov 29, 2025
Wilson runs for 4 TDs as NC State beats UNC 42-19, winning rivalry game for 5th straight year
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Short-yardage quarterback Will Wilson ran for four touchdowns while starter C.J. Bailey threw two scoring passes as N.C. State blew out rival North...
Curtis Media Nov 29, 2025
Jarvis scores a hat trick as Hurricanes pull away in third period to beat Jets 5-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Friday in a matchup that featured a pair of rookie goalies....
Curtis Media Nov 28, 2025
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
By ILLIA NOVIKOV and ISOBEL KOSHIW Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was...
Curtis Media Nov 28, 2025
Charlotte among 20 possible sites proposed for 2031 Women's World Cup
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup, including seven U....
Curtis Media Nov 28, 2025
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
By SARAH RAZA Associated Press A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn't expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the...
Curtis Media Nov 27, 2025
Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina with 19 points
By CRAIG HANDEL Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points and No. 11 Michigan State pulled away to beat No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 In the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursd...
Curtis Media Nov 27, 2025