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Mother Arrested in Shooting of 3-Year-Old Boy

Mother Arrested in Shooting of 3-Year-Old Boy

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died at Medical City Dallas on Monday after being shot in the face is in Police custody. According to the Dallas Police Department, Officers arrested 26-year-old Lacravivonne Washington on Wednesday on outstanding warrants. She was transported to Dallas Police Headquarters to be interviewed regarding the…MORE

Biden Tapping Oil Reserve for Six Months to Control Gas Prices

Biden Tapping Oil Reserve for Six Months to Control Gas Prices

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices. Those prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Biden…MORE

American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Union Praises Cabin Air Safety Act

American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Union Praises Cabin Air Safety Act

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering a bill that protects airline employees and passengers from toxic fume events on planes, which can lead to some serious health issues. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants’ Allie Malis said exposure to fumes could occur on most planes. “It stems from the bleed…MORE

Heavy Fighting Rages Near Kyiv as Russia Appears to Regroup

Heavy Fighting Rages Near Kyiv as Russia Appears to Regroup

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile Thursday a convoy of buses was heading to Mariupol in another attempt…MORE

NWS Confirms EF-1 tornado hits Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

NWS Confirms EF-1 tornado hits Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF)- The storms that rolled through North Texas early Wednesday morning were mostly non-severe, but in Rockwall county, a confirmed EF-1 tornado caused damage. According to officials at least five homes suffered extensive damage near Rockwall.The National Weather Service responded to the area to assess the damage, and determined an EF-1 tornado hit in…MORE

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado hit Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado hit Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF)- The storms that rolled through North Texas early Wednesday morning were mostly non-severe, but in Rockwall county, a confirmed EF-1 tornado caused damage. According to officials at least five homes suffered extensive damage near Rockwall.The National Weather Service responded to the area to assess the damage, and determined an EF-1 tornado hit in…MORE

Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas Settles Lawsuit Alleging Priest Sex Abuse

Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas Settles Lawsuit Alleging Priest Sex Abuse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A lawsuit alleging priests at Jesuit College Preparatory School Dallas sexually abused students has been settled. In 2018 nine Dallas area men brought a lawsuit against the school, claiming they were sexually abused over 35 years ago when attending the school.Jesuit Dallas President Mike Earsing stood behind the victims writing to the local…MORE

Pentagon says Russian Troops are Repositioning

Pentagon says Russian Troops are Repositioning

WASHINGTON – In its most specific description of Russian forces moving away from Kyiv, the Pentagon says “less than 20 percent” of the Russian contingent in the vicinity of the Ukrainian capital are starting to “reposition.” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby gave no specific troop number on Wednesday. He said those that have begun moving away…MORE