NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The school year starts for most North Texas districts later this month and the need to help families who are experiencing food insecurity remains high. The Tarrant Area Food Bank continues to meet that need and will be adding locations and expanding hours to allow for more accessibility for…… MORE
US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Beijing
UPDATED: 8/2/22 8:51AM (WBAP/KIF)- BREAKING: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan on a visit that could significantly escalate tensions between the U.S. and China. Pelosi becomes the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years. Pelosi’s visit has triggered increased tensions between China and the United…… MORE
Cyber Experts Observed Huge Uptick in Data Breaches Amid Rise in Remote Working [LISTEN]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Millions of Texans have fallen victim to cyber attacks in recent months. Cybersecurity firm Checkpoint Security Solutions says breaches of medical facility records have compromised millions of Texans. Alarmingly the COVID shutdowns triggered A decisive uptick in cyber-attacks. Dental and orthodontic care provider JDC Healthcare Management (JDC) which operates more than 70…… MORE
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President Biden Confirms US Operation Killed al-Qaida Leader al-Zawahri
WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. airstrike has killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan. President Biden confirmed the airstrike in his address to the nation. Current and former officials began hearing Sunday afternoon that al-Zawahri had been killed in a drone strike, but the administration delayed releasing the information until his death could be confirmed.…… MORE
Wylie Man Sentenced to Prison in January 6 Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison. The sentence imposed Monday is the longest so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. Prosecutors said Guy Reffitt told fellow members of the…… MORE
Brittney Griner’s Trial Resumes amid Intensified Diplomacy
MOSCOW (AP) – Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after…… MORE
Senator Cornyn Tests Positive for COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Senior Senator from Texas announced on Monday that he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “After dodging it for 2 [plus] years I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” Sen. Cornyn posted on Twitter. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, and doing fine. While quarantining I’ll continue to fight Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin’s…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Invites Mayors of NYC, DC to Texas-Mexico Border
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week, inviting the mayors to visit Texas’ southern border. The Governor said the purpose of the invite is for the mayors to see the surge of illegal immigration at the…… MORE
Kaufman County Authorities Searching for Driver Whose Burning Trailer Ignited Three Fires
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for the driver who left a path of destruction over the weekend. He’s accused of towing a burning trailer along county roads 151 and 151A, just east of Kaufman, which sparked three separate fires on Sunday. Witnesses reported that the driver ditched the burning…… MORE
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