Category Archives: WBAP Breaking News

Hamas Accepts Peace Plan Ending 2 Years Of War

Hamas Accepts Peace Plan Ending 2 Years Of War

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of the peace plan to pause fighting and release the hostages and prisoners, President Donald Trump said Wednesday in announcing the outlines of the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very…MORE

Arrest Made in the Deadly January Southern California Wildfires.

Arrest Made in the Deadly January Southern California Wildfires.

LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal officials announce the arrest of a Florida and California resident in the January-sparked wildfires in southern California that killed at least 12 people and wiped out thousands of homes. 29 year old Jonathan Rinderknecht is reported to have been in the L.A. area working as an Uber driver. Officials…MORE

US Government Shuts Down

US Government Shuts Down

Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight. WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government was thrown into a shutdown with no easy endgame in sight. Democrats held firm Wednesday to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress have refused to negotiate. The…MORE

Federal Reserve Lowers Key Interest Rate One Quarter Percent

Federal Reserve Lowers Key Interest Rate One Quarter Percent

The Federal Reserve lowers it’s key interest rate by one quarter percent, the first rate lowering in 9 months time. Central bank officials have failed to lower the key prime lending interest rate since December, reviewing the economic health as President Donald Trump’s aggressive policies, including tariffs on most of the world’s nations…were rolled out,…MORE

FBI Releases Kirk Shooting Suspect Photos

FBI Releases Kirk Shooting Suspect Photos

UPDATE 09/11 12:09 PM – The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Contact 1-800-CALL-FBI and submit photos and video to fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.  SALT LAKE CITY…MORE

Powerball Lottery Players in Texas and Missouri to Split Nearly $1.8 Billion Jackpot

Powerball Lottery Players in Texas and Missouri to Split Nearly $1.8 Billion Jackpot

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball players in Missouri and Texas have won the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winner. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history,…MORE

Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers

Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers

he Dallas Cowboys have traded all-pro defense edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers after contract talks fell through with team leadership. That’s according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Parsons has agreed to a four-year, $188 million deal with $136 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. In return, the…MORE

Here Are All 53 Players on the Dallas Cowboys Roster to Start the Season

Here Are All 53 Players on the Dallas Cowboys Roster to Start the Season

WFAA NEWS 8: The Cowboys on Tuesday trimmed their roster down to 53 players, as required by the league deadline Tuesday afternoon. Author: Ryan Osborne Published: 3:39 PM CDT August 26, 2025 Updated: 3:45 PM CDT August 26, 2025 The Cowboys on Tuesday trimmed their roster down to 53 players, as required by the league deadline Tuesday afternoon. …MORE

Micah Parsons Posts Request For Trade From Dallas Cowboys

Micah Parsons Posts Request For Trade From Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismisses Micah Parsons’ trade request as negotiation talk OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones does not intend to trade Micah Parsons after the star defensive end said he wants to leave the team amid a breakdown in negotiating a contract extension. Parsons remains at training…MORE

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Federal Reserve Statement: Although swings in net exports continue to affect the data, recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity moderated in the first half of the year. The unemployment rate remains low, and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the…MORE