AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession. The latest sign of a flagging recovery comes two days after President Donald Trump cut off talks over a new rescue aid…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) The Commission on Presidential Debates said the switch to a remote town hall was needed “in order protect the health and safety of all involved.” President Trump tested positive for coronavirus last Thursday, and spent three days receiving treatment at Walter Reed Hospital. Trump and Biden were scheduled to face off in Miami.…… MORE
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris traded barbs through plexiglass shields Wednesday night in a debate dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Pence said Trump has constantly put the American people first. The president himself was back at the White House recovering from his own battle with the…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas grand jury has indicted streaming giant Netflix for promoting French film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” which the court says depicts lewd visuals of children. The movie received backlash before its release because of a movie poster that went viral for its provocative depiction of its young female actors. After its…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The man who sold the AR-15 used to gun down 32 people in Midland and Odessa, Texas last year has pleaded guilty to a gun crime, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox. 45-year-old Marcus Anthony Braziel, of Lubbock, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of dealing firearms without a license and one count…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Wednesday to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. According to the Governor, in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14, provided they assist…… MORE
WOLFE CITY (WBAP/KLIF) – New details in last week’s deadly shooting involving a white Police Officer and a 31-year-old black man were made public on Wednesday. Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas is charged with Murder in the Saturday night shooting death of Jonathan Price outside a Wolfe City gas station. A newly released probable…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A DFW oil and gas driller is having to lay off employees because of struggles caused by the pandemic. Irving based pioneer natural resources has laid off some 300 employees Tuesday. The layoffs are evenly split between those in the corporate office in Irving and those working at the Permian basin operation. Folks…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Republican Party announced on Wednesday that the party Chairman, Rodney Anderson, is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. “The Chairman was exposed at a personal event over the weekend and immediately started the process of self-quarantining,” said Dallas County GOP Spokesman Will Busby. “He and his family will…… MORE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The former Minneapolis officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd has posted bond and has been released from prison. According to court documents, Derek Chauvin posted a $1 million bond on Wednesday. He had been in custody at a state correctional facility in Oak Park Heights, but the Department…… MORE
