751,000 Americans Sought First-Time Jobless Benefits Last Week

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic. A surge in viral cases and Congress’ failure so far to provide more aid for struggling individuals…MORE

Texans See Red, Vote Red: Soured On the Direction of the Country

Voters in Texas gave President Donald Trump its 38 electoral votes while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. The race between Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden concluded Tuesday as the nation remains in the throes of a global public health crisis and mired…MORE

#CountEveryVote Rallies: Peaceful in Dallas, Riotous in Portland, Detroit, LA & More

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) _ With the results of the presidential race still up in the air, demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Dallas City Hall Wednesday evening. Their message was they wanted all ballots to be counted. A number of different organizations attended and speakers talked to the crowd of around 100 people. A candlelight vigil…MORE

Cowboys Bench DiNucci For Game Against Pittsburgh

FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys will have their fourth different starting quarterback of the season against undefeated Pittsburgh with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocols. Coach Mike McCarthy says rookie Ben DiNucci is being benched in favor of either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush. Gilbert and Rush will compete for the job…MORE

Trump Team says it’s Suing to Stop Pennsylvania Count

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign says it’s suing to temporarily stop the vote count in Pennsylvania, claiming lack of “transparency.” Justin Clark, Trump’s deputy campaign manager, said in a statement Wednesday that the campaign is “suing to stop Democrat election officials from hiding the ballot counting and processing from our Republican poll observers.”…MORE

Alcohol Permits Suspended for More Dallas Businesses as TABC Cracks Down on Coronavirus Restrictions

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Three more Dallas businesses have had their alcohol licenses suspended for violating statewide COVID-19 restrictions. According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the most recent statewide sweep of more than 1,700 bars and restaurants by TABC agents resulted in 30-day suspensions for eight businesses found in violation of the state’s COVID-19 protocols.…MORE

Red, White and You Virtual Job Fair Targeting Veterans

TARRANT COUNTY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who are looking for a job will have access to a virtual job fair tomorrow. The ninth annual “Red, White and You” statewide job fair is targeting veterans but others are also encouraged to participate. The free event is sponsored by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Texas Veterans…MORE

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