WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead after a U.S. military operation in Syria targeted the Islamic State group leader. Trump says in a statement to the nation from the White House’s Diplomatic Room that “al-Baghdadi is dead” – fulfilling the top national security priority of his administration. He says…… MORE
Lawsuit Alleges Southwest Airlines Pilots Watched Secret Camera Bathroom Video
ASSOCIATED PRESS – WBAP/KLIF – A lawsuit filed by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant alleges pilots aboard a 2017 Pittsburgh to Phoenix flight were watching secret camera video of passengers using the plane’s restroom. Renee Steinaker asserts she saw some of the video when she entered the cockpit as the pilot himself used the restroom. …… MORE
Red Cross Announces Financial Help for North Texas Tornado Victims
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The Red Cross announces emergency cash financial assistance up to $450 for the hardest-hit victims of the North Texas tornado strikes last Sunday. Heads of households affected are encouraged to visit one of two Assistance Centers to go through the application process, which spokeswoman Renee Fulton says can take as little…… MORE
Dallas Police squad car rammed by drunk driver
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Dallas Police officers sitting in a marked squad car with the emergency lights on early Saturday morning on Grand Avenue a little north of I-30 were hit by a suspected drunk driver. The officers were waiting on a tow truck to haul away a vehicle that had been involved in an…… MORE
Admitted drug dealers sentenced to prison
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An admitted drug dealer and his also-admitted enforcer were each sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. 44 year old Eric Freeman, known by his street name “Stuff,” pleaded guilty to three felonies to avoid going to trial on many more, all related to rampant drug dealing at the Han Gil Hotel…… MORE
Arlington murder suspect apprehended in Memphis
Memphis (WBAP/KLIF) – A teenage murder suspect wanted in Arlington has been caught in Memphis. U.S. marshals have arrested 19 year old Cedrick Duckett for the killing of 25 year old Anthony Tennon on October 15. Tennon was shot to death in the parking lot of Arlington’s Hidden Valley Apartments. Marshals say Duckett was armed…… MORE
First Responders, People Across the County Using a Dallas-Made App to Help Homeless
DALLAS (WBBAP/KLIF)- A local non profit that provides homeless services in Dallas created an app that’s being used nation-wide. Our Calling’s App has a directory of service providers and shelters locally and nationally. Our Calling Executive Director Lane Walker said first responders use the app to help the homeless find access to vital services. He…… MORE
Microsoft Expanding Campus in Irving Las Colinas, Creating Over 500 jobs
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Microsoft Corp. will be expanding its campus in Irving Las Colinas, bringing 575 new jobs to the area Beth Bowman president and CEO of the Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce said they are excited to secure this national competitive project. “It’s a significant impact from an economic development perspective….the…… MORE
Bank of America Employees Donate $50 Thousand to Help Sex Assault Victims
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Bank of America donated $50,000 Friday to the Fort Worth area non profit “Project Beloved”, which aims to help sex assault victims through the examination and law enforcement interviews they face following a complaint. The group’s goal is to change the conversation about sex assault and empower survivors. Project Beloved…… MORE
GM Workers Ratify Contract, 40-day Strike Ends
ROMULUS, Michigan (AP) – General Motors workers voted 57.2% in favor of a new contract with the company, ending a 40-day strike. The United Auto Workers union says Friday that the contract was approved 23,389 to 17,501. The vote means that workers will put down their picket signs and return to their jobs. Some will…… MORE
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