(WBAP/KLIF) — Fox News has independently confirmed that two American nationals held captive by Hamas have been released. A source with knowledge of the release confirmed to Fox News that the two American hostages, a mother and her daughter, were released “on humanitarian grounds” following Qatari mediation efforts. “In response to Qatari efforts, Al-Qassam Brigades…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A teen who authorities believe to be the top supplier connected to a series of deadly juvenile fentanyl overdoses in Carrollton and Flower Mound has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime. 18-year-old Julio Gonzales Junior, also known as “J-Money”, admitted to receiving and selling 120 thousand counterfeit “M30” pills…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The US State Department warning Americans world-wide to be cautious of the threat of being victims of a terror attack. The agency has issued a travel advisory, warning Americans to exercise increased caution. The State Department is concerned about increased tensions around the globe, stating, “Due to increased tensions in various locations around…… MORE
ATLANTA (AP) — Dallas attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors. Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – American Airlines posted a third-quarter loss of $545 million and trimmed its profit forecast for the year. The airline posted a revenue of $13.48 billion in the period, which fell short of Wall Street forecasts. In an earnings call Thursday morning, American CEO Robert Isom boasted about the airline’s…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) Arlington – The Astros beat the Rangers, 8-5, at Globe Life Field to win Game 3 of the ALCS. The Rangers lead the series as they go into Thursday’s Game 4. The Astros win is the 15th victory in their past 18 road games. The theme of the 2023 American League Championship Series prior…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who refused to give him the the gavel. Next steps were highly uncertain as a bipartisan group of lawmakers floated an extraordinary plan — to…… MORE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A U.S. judge says the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway has admitted he killed her and disposed of her remains. The admission comes as part of a plea deal with prosecutors on extortion charges. Joran Van Der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to extort money…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas police have released an image of the type of vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl earlier this week. Investigators said she was hit by at least two cars on the service road in the 7600 block of Lyndon B…… MORE
BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Balch Springs police are investigating why the body of a 16-year-old boy was found outside a Mesquite Independent School District elementary school this week. The department got a call around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday about the gruesome discovery at Gray Elementary school, on Pioneer just south of Timothy Lane. First…… MORE
