WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says he is retiring. That will give President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court. The 81-year-old Kennedy said Wednesday he is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court. A Republican appointee, he has held the key vote on…… MORE
United States, Russia Set Date for Summit Between President Trump and Vladimir Putin
MOSCOW (AP) – A foreign affairs adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement on Putin having a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov said talks between Kremlin officials and Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton today yielded the agreement on the time and venue…… MORE
SURVEY: The U.S. Joins India, Afghanistan and Somalia as Among ‘Most Dangerous’ for Women
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A jaw-dropping new distinction for the United States which ranks as the 10th most dangerous country in the world for women, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Observers attribute the surprise ranking to the rampant sexual harassment and assault allegations brought to light by the #MeToo movement.…… MORE
The First Daughter Donates 50K to a Plano Church to Help Migrant Children
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas pastor receiving a donation to help migrant children at the border — from none other than the president’s daughter. Pastor Jack Graham at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano says Ivanka Trump donated $50,000 to the church. Graham posted a tweet last Tuesday, talking about his efforts to care for…… MORE
First Lady Plans Another Trip To See Immigration Centers
WASHINGTON (AP) – Melania Trump is planning another visit to immigration centers housing migrants who have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first lady’s spokeswoman declined to release any details about the trip, including where or when she plans to go. Mrs. Trump traveled to the border town of McAllen, Texas, last Thursday to…… MORE
Shelter chief says he’s ‘ready now’ for migrant reunions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The chief executive officer of the nation’s largest shelters for migrant children says he’s “ready now” to start reuniting hundreds of babies and young kids with their families. Juan Sanchez of the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs made the comments hours before a judge in California ordered U.S. border authorities to bring…… MORE
One Dead, Others Injured after Explosion at Central Texas Hospital
Updated at 6:10pm: (AP) – One person has died following an explosion at a Texas hospital construction site. Bob Harrell, emergency manager for Coryell County, says that a dozen people were injured by the blast. The explosion happened at the Coryell Memorial Healthcare System hospital in Gatesville. Harrell was speaking at a news conference. …… MORE
City Council Approves Proposal to Build Hotel at Plano Events Center
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Event Center could have a new 4-star neighbor by the spring of 2020. At its June 25 meeting, the Plano City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Tirgo, LLC for approximately 5 acres of land adjacent to Plano Event Center for the purpose of building…… MORE
City of Plano Hopes to Strengthen Police Community Bond Through Basketball
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Plano is using basketball in an effort to create a bond between police and community. The second “Dream Court” has opened at 3380 Sherwood Drive. It’s made of sport-court material painted with dark and steel blue. Plano Police Chief Gregory Rushin said the purpose of the program is…… MORE
Supreme Court Upholds President Trump’s Travel Ban
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, rejecting a challenge that it discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his authority. The 5-4 decision Tuesday is the court’s first substantive ruling on a Trump administration policy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he applauds the…… MORE
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