SAO PAULO (AP) — Pele’ Brazil’s mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pele’ was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was…… MORE
Southwest Provides Stranded Travelers Hope
(WBAP/KLIF) — Relief for stranded air travelers is on the horizon. Southwest Airlines expects to return to normal operations this week after slashing about two-thirds of its schedule in recent days. After canceling another 2,350 flights, Thursday, the company said it expects to be back to regular scheduling by Friday. Southwest is struggling to recover…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Announces Refunds & More for Stranded Customers
In an attempt to make it’s massive holiday meltown right for customers who have been stranded at airports for days, the Dallas -based carrier has added a ‘travel disruption’ page on it’s website. Information about refunds, rebooking flights and lost baggage is included. UPDATED: 12:330PM DALLAS AP (WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest announced today that it expects…… MORE
US Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China
The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China. The U.S. joins a few other nations imposing travel restrictions because of a surge of infections in China. The increase in cases follows the rollback of China’s strict anti-virus control. Beginning Jan. 5, travelers to the U.S. from China will have to take a…… MORE
Flight Attendants Union Blames Southwest CEO
(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines flight attendants are blaming company leadership for thousands of stranded holiday travelers. Southwest has canceled nearly 16,000 flights since December 22nd, including more than 2,300 flights already canceled for Thursday. According to TWU Local 556 President Lynn Montgomery, Southwest leadership could have prevented the ordeal had they followed pleadings from the…… MORE
TCU Fans Frustrated with Southwest Airlines
(WBAP/KLIF) — The collapse of Southwest Airlines service during the holidays has far-reaching effects, as thousands of canceled flights are rubbing TCU fans the wrong way. The 3rd ranked Horned Frogs are in the college football playoff against #2 Michigan this Saturday in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. However, media covering the event, like…… MORE
Doncic Breaks Nowitski’s Record and Sets NBA Milestone
(WBAP/KLIF) — Two days after unveiling a statue of a Dallas legend, his record is broken. In the Dallas Mavericks victory against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Luka Doncic recorded the NBA’s first 60-20-10 stat line. The 23-year-old recorded the first ever 60-point, 21-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double in the league’s history, while also breaking Dirk…… MORE
Retired Pope Benedict in Poor Health
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the frail 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican…… MORE
Dallas ISD Continues its Winter Break Meals Program for Students
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas ISD’S Winter Break Meals Program kicks off today, and any DISD student is eligible. The district will hold pop-up events across the city to provide free meals – 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches will be served to-go, from trucks parked at select campuses during different times TODAY, Wednesday, December 28 and…… MORE
US Supreme Court Keeps Asylum Limits in Place For Now
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality. The court also set a February timeline for arguments in the case. The restrictions, often referred to as Title 42, were put in place…… MORE
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