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Israeli Leader Netanyahu Faces Growing Pressure at Home After Biden’s Gaza Proposal

Israeli Leader Netanyahu Faces Growing Pressure at Home After Biden’s Gaza Proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal, but far-right allies threaten to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu is calling a permanent cease-fire in Gaza…MORE

Boeing’s First Astronaut Flight Called Off at the Last Minute in Latest Setback

Boeing’s First Astronaut Flight Called Off at the Last Minute in Latest Setback

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mission managers say last-minute computer trouble has nixed the latest launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight. Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the company’s Starliner capsule and awaiting liftoff Saturday when the countdown was halted. With only a split second to take off, there was no time to work…MORE

High Water and Storm Damage Has Caused Officials to Lewisville Lake Park

High Water and Storm Damage Has Caused Officials to Lewisville Lake Park

(WBAP/KLIF) – LEWISVILLE, TX – The rising water level of Lake Lewisville along with tree damage caused by the storms earlier in the week has prompted officials to close Lewisville Lake Park. Officials with the Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department have also closed several boat ramps including the Tower Bay Boat Ramp since the higher…MORE

Tyson Paul Fight in Arlington Postponed

Tyson Paul Fight in Arlington Postponed

(AP) – Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend. Tyson and Paul say they’ll announce a new date for their fight next week. They were scheduled to meet July 20 in Arlington, Texas. Tyson fell ill on a flight from Miami to…MORE

Biden Breaks Silence on Trump Conviction

Biden Breaks Silence on Trump Conviction

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says Donald Trump was found guilty by a unanimous jury and “it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this is rigged just because they don’t like the verdict.” Biden’s comments came Friday, the day after the conclusion of Trump’s criminal trial in New York, when the…MORE

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Law Over Medical Exceptions

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Law Over Medical Exceptions

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. following a lawsuit by women who had serious pregnancy complications. The ruling from the court, whose nine justices are all elected Republicans, is the latest decision to uphold Texas’ abortion ban,…MORE

Wylie Residents Rallying Around Family of 5-Year-old Boy Fatally Hit By a Car

Wylie Residents Rallying Around Family of 5-Year-old Boy Fatally Hit By a Car

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Residents in Wylie are rallying around the family of a 5-year-old boy who was fatally hit by a car while riding his bike near his home at the Glen Knoll Mobile Home Park. In a statement, the Wylie Police Department said got the call about the accident around 6:30 Wednesday…MORE