MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors have upgrade charges for a fired Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck to second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked protests nationwide and around the world, some violent. The…… MORE
Veterans Affairs to Remove Nazi Headstones in Texas, Utah
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Veterans Affairs has announced that the process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month. The agency said Monday that it will replace two headstones at Fort Sam Houston…… MORE
Deep Ellum Store Looted + Former UTA Prof Allan Saxe Talks Protests With Dave & Amy
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Dallas Mayor Hosts Two-Day Virtual Job Fair
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who find themselves out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for other reasons are invited to take part in the City of Dallas’ virtual job fair. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is hosting the event powered by Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. The two-day event kicked off Tuesday morning…… MORE
AP sources: White House Softens on Sending Troops to States
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump appears to be privately backing off his threat to deploy troops to the states in order to quell protests over police brutality. White House officials say this week’s response to demonstrations across the country indicates that local governments should be able to restore order themselves. The shift comes as…… MORE
An SMU Anthropology Professor’s Tweet About ‘White Privilege’ Goes Viral
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An tweet by an anthropology at Southern Methodist University about to his 150 followers Monday, did something that he didn’t expect to happen; it went viral, now having been re-tweeted over 570,000 times. Mark McCoy’s tweet addressed white privilege: “George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20…… MORE
Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement Regarding George Floyd Protests
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Former president George W. Bush has issued a statement in regards to the state of the country surrounding the killing of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody. Bush says he and his wife Laura have chosen to remain silent this long for a reason. “This is not the time for us to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls For Unity And Peaceful Protests
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for swift justice in the case of George Floyd’s death on Tuesday in Dallas. The Governor met with local leaders to discuss the ways Texas is working with law enforcement to maintain order and uphold public safety so that peaceful protesters can continue to make their voices heard. “What happened to George…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Explains Actions from Monday Night Bridge Protest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall is assuring the public the hundreds of protesters detained Monday night on the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge are being charged with obstructing a roadway. Hall says activists were released over concerns of overcrowding the jail. “They were identified, processed and charges will be filed. There was a…… MORE
Police: Body Found In Search For Missing Waco Toddler At Center of Amber Alert
WACO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police believe the remains found in a Waco dumpster may belong to the toddler at the center of a recent Amber Alert. Investigators said they believe the body, which investigators found Tuesday morning, belongs to Frankie Gonales but are waiting on an autopsy to confirm. The Waco Police Department, assisting agencies and…… MORE
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