Category Archives: National News

Lou Dobbs Dies at 78

Lou Dobbs Dies at 78

(WBAP/KLIF) – A longtime business news anchor who became aligned with former president Donald Trump has died at the age of 78. A statement on his social media account called him a “fighter till the very end”. Dobbs had a long career in journalism, with more than 20 years on the job at the CNN…MORE

Texas Citrus Industry Dying; Leaders Call on Congress to Take Action Now.

Texas Citrus Industry Dying; Leaders Call on Congress to Take Action Now.

TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY – (WBAP/KLIF) The nearly $500 million Texas citrus industry is nearing the brink of collapse as Mexico continues to fail to deliver water to the Rio Grande, as required per a 1944 U.S. – Mexico treaty. Many citrus and other Valley farmers are already without any irrigation beyond the rare rainfall.…MORE

Bob Newhart Dies at the Age of 94

Bob Newhart Dies at the Age of 94

LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94. Widely loved for his ability to bring laughter to all age groups, the comedic performer whose hallmark was deadpan humor, was showcased on his own network television shows starting in the 1970s and running well into the 90’s with appearances…MORE

Trump Picks Vance; Trump Wins RNC Nomination as GOP Presidential Candidate

Trump Picks Vance; Trump Wins RNC Nomination as GOP Presidential Candidate

MILWAUKEE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, to serve as Vice President should the Republican party win the November election. Trump used a post on the online’s “Truth Social” site to announce the selection of Vance. At just 39 years old, he’d add a…MORE

Trump to Announce VP Running Mate Pick Today/Monday

Trump to Announce VP Running Mate Pick Today/Monday

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump tells Fox News he will annouce his choice for his running mate today/Monday, during the Republican National Convention. Frontrunners for Trump’s running mate are considered to be Senators J.D. Vance of Ohio,Marco Rubio of Florida and North Dakota’s Governor Doug Burgum. The Republican National Convention begins today…MORE

U.S.; Panama Sign Deal to Stop Cartel and Migrants Use of the Darien Gap

U.S.; Panama Sign Deal to Stop Cartel and Migrants Use of the Darien Gap

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The United States has signed a deal with the incoming Panamanian President Jose Raul Molino in new efforts to stop migrants from moving north toward the U.S. – Mexico border, before they reach Mexico. Half a million migrants passed through the dangerous Darien Gap last year, about 200,000 so far this…MORE

The New Human Smuggling Frontier: Underground Cross-Border Tunnels

The New Human Smuggling Frontier: Underground Cross-Border Tunnels

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A fresh report indicates Mexico’s cartels have developed a new and faster way to make money from human trafficking; using tunnels beneath the border and a further system of drainage tunnels and sewers to ferry “VIP” migrants unseen beneath the ground. Borderreport.com indicates the so-called “VIP” packages for migrants to enter…MORE

Biden Says He’s in the Race Through Election Day

Biden Says He’s in the Race Through Election Day

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden says he’s staying in the presidential race, and “no one is pushing me out. I’m in this race to the end and we’re going to win.” That was among Biden’s statements to campaign staffers Wednesday, as talk continues surrounding Biden’s performance in the recent debate with former president…MORE

Sugar Substitute Xylitol May Lead to Heart Attacks; Strokes, New Study Suggests

Sugar Substitute Xylitol May Lead to Heart Attacks; Strokes, New Study Suggests

CLEVELAND – (WBAP/KLIF) – The latest studies of the safety of the common sugar substitute xylitol suggests the very people intent on preventing heart attacks and stroke, which include diabetics, are the very people who could suffer ill effects from ingestion of it. Xylitol is also labeled as “birch sugar”; consumers are urged to carefully…MORE