PARIS (AP) — An East Texas city council member resigned amid backlash over a social media response he made about a protest about the death of George Floyd, who was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police more than a week ago. Video shows former officer David Chauvin pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck for…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs. The total number of people who are receiving jobless aid rose slightly to 21.5 million, down from a peak of…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say a Navy veteran who’s been detained in Iran for nearly two years has been released and is making his way home, with the first leg on a Swiss government aircraft. The officials say American diplomat Brian Hook has flown to Zurich with a doctor to meet just-released Michael White…… MORE
Hollywood, CA (WBAP/KLIF) – Actress Keke Palmer was on the frontlines of a peaceful demonstration in Hollywood, CA this week. She passionately appealed to several members of the National Guard who were on the scene, to march alongside protesters. Palmer quoted a recent tweet by President Trump about violence that’s crept up around the nations:…… MORE
Defense Secretary Mark Esper breaks with President Trump on the use of the military to quell the ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd. Esper is facing the most politically charged crisis of his tenure, criticized for calling protester-filled streets a military “battle space” and accused of failing to keep the military out of…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The State Fair of Texas is still planning and prepping for its 2020 run, but organizers want feedback from the public to help make the experience safe for everyone because of covid 19. They’ve come up with a survey for customers to fill out. According to the survey, “It’s important to us to…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month, Veterans Affairs announced. The VA said Monday in a statement that it has decided to replace the headstones on…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The call for justice in the death of George Floyd has not been silenced by the recent charges brought against the Minneapolis Police Officers involved. Video showed Floyd die after being pinned to the ground by the knee of an Officer while three others did nothing to stop him. Many North Texans…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the Governor, under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.…… MORE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors have upgrade charges for a fired Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck to second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked protests nationwide and around the world, some violent. The…… MORE
