DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — You know him as the Tiger King and Joe Exotic. At the federal prison and medical center in Fort Worth he’s simply known by his real name, Joseph Maldonado-Passage, and he’s afraid he will die in jail. The Dallas Morning News reports the star of a massively popular Netflix documentary has…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Cruz to SCOTUS? And Should We Stop Tipping?
0:24 — Ted Cruz makes President Trump’s short list of potential Supreme Court nominees, should he be re-elected in November. We talked to our constitutional law AND Supreme Court expert David Coale about it. 7:23 — A local restaurant owner says it’s time we do away with tipping! Seth Brammer of Lenore’s Handmade Bagel Company…… MORE
First-Time Jobless Claims Remain Elevated as 884,000 Seek Aid; $300 Federal Benefit Ends
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs are stuck at a historically high level six months after the viral pandemic flattened the economy. The latest figure released by the Labor Department Thursday still far exceeds the number who sought benefits in…… MORE
Trump Admits to ‘Playing down’ Coronavirus to Prevent Panic
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is acknowledging he played down the projected impact of the deadly coronavrius early this year and says he meant to avoid creating a panic. A new book by journalist Bob Woodward reveals that Trump told Woodward he had been warned in January that the virus had the potential to…… MORE
Mall Owners Close To Buying Plano Based J.C. Penney
NEW YORK (AP) – Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to a deal to buy department store chain J.C. Penney out of bankruptcy and keep the chain running. Penney’s lawyer Josh Sussberg announced the tentative pact, which will save roughly 70,000 jobs, during a brief hearing in bankruptcy court Wednesday.…… MORE
Three Major North Texas Police Departments are Searching for a New Leader
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Three DFW police departments are searching for a new police chief. The most recent resignation, Dallas Chief Renee Hall. Hall will stay with the department until the end of the year. Same for Fort Worth Chief Ed Kraus who resigned earlier this summer. Also, Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson recently stepping away…… MORE
Senator Ted Cruz Named Potential Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator Ted Cruz, of Texas, is one of twenty newly named potential nominees for the Supreme Court if President Trump is re-elected. The president made the announcement on Wednesday, while touting the significance of the high court. “What has always made America exceptional is our reverence for the impartial rule of…… MORE
WATCH: Governor Abbott Asks Texans to Sign Pledge against Defunding Police
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for unity against defunding local Police departments. The call comes as some Texans and Texas based organizations support defunding local Police. Kim Cole is an Attorney for The Next Generation Action Network in Dallas and supports allocating some Police funding elsewhere. “To make way for community…… MORE
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Moves to Globe Life Field
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is moving to Texas in December 2020! Arlington’s Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, will host the 10 day event and it will be the first non-baseball event at the ballpark. Event organizers confirmed the event will comply with all health and safety protocols for…… MORE
Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – A far-right Norwegian lawmaker says he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Norwegian Parliament member Christian Tybring-Gjedde said Trump should be considered because of his work for a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The lawmaker…… MORE
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