Category Archives: WPTF News
UPS cargo plane with 3 aboard crashes, explodes on takeoff at Louisville airport, igniting huge fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed and exploded Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, igniting a massive fire that left a thick...
Nov 04, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation WriterTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controll...
Nov 04, 2025
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advoca...
Nov 04, 2025
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure ...
Nov 04, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic control...
Nov 04, 2025
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advoc...
Nov 04, 2025
Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels beat Centr...
Nov 03, 2025
Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels beat Cent...
Nov 03, 2025
Panthers may be potential playoff contender after 7 straight seasons of missing postseason
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has waited seven years for a playoff contender.He might finally have one after the Panthers’ 16-13 ...
Nov 03, 2025
Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business WriterKimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.Shareholders of...
Nov 03, 2025