NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points, or 5%, on hopes that central banks will take action to shelter the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off last week. Technology companies led…… MORE
Governor Abbott Says CDC was “Negligent” in Texas Release of Coronavirus Patient
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under fire in Texas after the premature release of a coronavirus patient in quarantine. According to health officials, the woman was sent home after two negative tests but the CDC later received positive results for a third test. She was that brought back to isolation.…… MORE
Forney ISD Student Arrested after Alleged School Shooting
FORNEY (WBAP/KLIF)-The Kaufman County Sheriff’s office is working with Forney ISD after deputies say a student was found with a gun that was allegedly discharged at North Forney High School Monday. The district later determined it to be an accident. Deputies say no student or staff members were threatened and there has been no injuries…… MORE
Klobuchar is Ending her Presidential Bid, will Endorse Biden
(AP) – Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse Joe Biden. Her campaign says she is flying to Dallas and plans to join Biden at his rally Monday night. Klobuchar was the second presidential candidate to exit the race in less than 24 hours, following Pete Buttigieg’s departure late…… MORE
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch Has Died at 84
BOSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A nationally regarded leader and business icon has died. Former General Electric Chairman and CEO Jack Welch passed away at 84. He started at GE as a chemical engineer in 1960 and rose to CEO by 1981 at age 45. During Welch’s tenure at GE, the company’s stock soared and it…… MORE
CDC Mistakenly Released San Antonio Coronavirus Patient
San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials in San Antonio are blasting the Centers for Disease Control and prevention after its admitted missteps with a possible coronavirus patient. The patient was mistakenly released from a health care facility before a pending lab test came back positive. The woman reportedly had contact with others before being returned to…… MORE
Federal Election Commission Looking Into Alleged Financial Irregularities by Rep Lance Gooden
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas District 5 congressional candidate Don Hill (pictured left) says that the Federal Election Commission accepted a complaint against his opponent, freshman Congressman Lance Gooden of Terrell. WBAP’s Kim Lampkins talked with Mr. Hill, a military veteran and conservative about the complaint which, for the most part alleges — from public information…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Biden’s Hanging On, and How to Approach This Stock Market Panic
0:24 — Joe Biden wins big in South Carolina, but is it enough to carry him through Super Tuesday? Political analyst Kimi Lynn King from UNT joins Dave & Amy to break down the weekend’s results, the two Democratic dropouts, and what to expect this week from voters. 8:02 — Wall Street took some major…… MORE
[VIDEO] Did a California Democratic Lawmaker Threaten Donald Trump Jr.?
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Before two U.S. deaths linked to coronavirus on Friday and over the weekend, the younger Trump accused Democrats of politicizing the issue, telling Fox & Friends, of Democrats, “For them to try to take a pandemic and seemingly hope that it comes here, and kills millions of people so that they could…… MORE
American Airlines Waives Change Fees On New Tickets
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of the coronavirus, Fort Worth based American Airlines will waive change fees up to 14 days prior to travel for tickets purchased between March 1, 2020 and March 16, 2020. The airline says the offer is available for any of American’s published fares. Fare differences will apply. … MORE
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