SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — iPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries. Apple and lawyers representing iPhone consumers agreed to a deal stemming from Apple’s admission that it was slowing down phone performance in…… MORE
U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to Offset Coronavirus Impact
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a half-percentage point in its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading Coronavirus. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity.” In a statement, the Fed said in part: “The Committee…… MORE
7 Killed in Violent Twisters That Ripped Across Tennessee; More Casualties Expected
UPDATED: 9:49AM 3/3/2020 Tennessee (WBAP/KLIF) – The death toll has climbed dramatically in the wake of powerful tornadoes that ripped through Tennessee overnight. The devastating tornado killed at least 19 people. “There’s a really good possibility that there may be more,” Governor Bill Lee said at a press conference. “It’s early yet. A number of people are…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Super Tuesday with Col. Allen West and Cal Jillson
0:24 — Most of the Super Tuesday stories involve the Democratic presidential race, but how important is this election to Republicans, especially in Texas? Col. Allen West, a former U.S Congressman, joined Dave and Amy to emphasize how big of a day it is for both parties. 4:27 — Joe Biden’s Dallas rally on Monday…… MORE
Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs at Dems, Aims to Rally GOP Faithful
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – President Donald Trump is lobbing fresh criticism at the Democratic presidential field as he makes an appearance in North Carolina to rev up his supporters on the eve of Super Tuesday’s big round of primaries. Democrats in 14 states – including North Carolina – and one territory and voters abroad will…… MORE
Coronavirus Caution: Texas Universities Cancel and Postpone Travel Programs
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Concerned by the explosive growth of the coronavirus outbreak around the world a number of Texas universities have canceled or rescheduled travel programs. Based on government recommendations Baylor University has postponed a scheduled student trip to South Korea and canceled plans for a group tour to China. University of Dallas has…… MORE
TCU Student Jailed on Child Sexual Assault Allegations
A Texas Christian University student from Dallas has denied allegations of inappropriate contact with a 4-year old girl. Texas CPS referred allegations of sexual abuse to Fort Worth Police, claiming that 19-year old Elodie Tiare Boccara assaulted the girl last June, touching her private parts repeatedly with her hands. Boccara was arrested late last month…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Patrol Cars Riddled with Bullets
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating after several patrol vehicles were riddled with bullets. As part of a recruiting campaign, the department staged several marked police vehicles throughout the city of Fort Worth in areas of high visibility to not only advertise recruiting efforts, but also to promote driver safety. According…… MORE
Former North Texas Volleyball Coach Arrested, Faces Three Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- Grapevine Police say a former North Texas high school volleyball coach faces three charges of sexual assault of a child. Amanda McNew with The Grapevine Police Department said 45-year-old Anthony Clark’s charges involve the same victim, who was 15 years old at the time when it happened over 20 years ago. She recently…… MORE
The “Leaning Tower of Dallas” Brought to the Ground
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The infamous “Leaning Tower of Dallas” is no more, after falling to the ground Monday afternoon. The tower became an internet sensation after it was left behind from a planned building implosion February 16. In the days and weeks that followed people from North Texas and beyond flocked to the site near…… MORE
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