FOX NEWS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Justice reports an Iranian asset and two others are charged in a plot to assassinate President-Elect Donald Trump. Justice says it foiled an Iranian plot to kill Trump in the timeframe leading to the election. A criminal complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges an unnamed official…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – In a unanimous vote, the Federal Open Market Committee has lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%.The Fed justifies easing the rate as it supports employment as as much of a priority as stopping inflation. This rate sets what banks charge…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Several sources now reporting Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Iran have now begun. This follows more than two hundred missile attacks on Israel back on October the first, with Israel vowing retaliation. America’s F-16 fighter jets, reported arriving in the Middle East from a German air base; arriving to undisclosed locations in…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills home, providing the brothers with a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars. An official with knowledge of the decision who was not authorized to speak on the record…… MORE
BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died. She was 96. Kennedy was by her husband’s side when he was killed while running for president in 1969. She endured that tragedy and many others while raising their 11 children. A millionaire’s daughter and family matriarch, she…… MORE
Associated Press – (WBAP/KLIF) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources. Adams said at a news conference that he was not surprised by the indictments, and vowed to continue his mayoral duties. What to know: Adams says he won’t…… MORE
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The acting head of the U.S. Secret Service, Ronald Rowe reveals needs of the agency in a review of alleged assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump Rowe says assets are needed in every category of protection there is; more personnel, more tech, and more tools to better protect those in…… MORE
FULTON COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Georgia judge has dismissed two counts in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, dealing with conspiracy and filing false documents. The judge in the case said the charges fall under federal jurisdiction. The case dealt with election interference in the 2020 election. Five counts of the…… MORE
ASSOCIATED PRESS – NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died…… MORE
UPDATE 09/04/2024 1:40 PM – Authorities now report four people killed, nine more injured in this shooting incident; suspect alive and in custody – unconfirmed reports shooter is 14 years old. WINDER, GEORGIA – (WBAP/KLIF) At least two people are reported shot dead and one suspect in custody after police arrived in Barrow County to…… MORE
