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White House Mum Over Trump’s Cryptic ‘Calm Before the Storm’ Message

White House Mum Over Trump’s Cryptic ‘Calm Before the Storm’ Message

(CNN) — While taking photos alongside military leaders and their spouses before a Thursday night dinner at the White House, President Donald Trump cryptically stated reporters were seeing “the calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents? Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” Trump said, following a meeting with his top military…MORE

AAA Says “Infotainment Systems” Are Dangerous Distractions While Driving

AAA Says “Infotainment Systems” Are Dangerous Distractions While Driving

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – AAA said “infotainment systems”, the consoles that provide radio, navigation and text message capability in your new car are a real safety hazard for drivers. “Automakers took one step forward then two steps back when it comes to the in-vehicle technology systems. While the design have improved in some cases, automakers have provided…MORE

Austin Replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

Austin Replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin officials have voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The Austin American-Statesman reports that Austin City Council voted Thursday to change Monday’s holiday to one that celebrates Native Americans. The resolution says honoring Christopher Columbus’s role in history promotes values of intolerance and violence. The resolution says the…MORE

Trump Administration Deals Major Blow to Obamacare Birth Control Mandate

Trump Administration Deals Major Blow to Obamacare Birth Control Mandate

(CNN) — In a blow to Obamacare’s controversial contraceptive mandate, employers may now have more leeway to withhold birth control coverage on religious grounds, according to new rules issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services on Friday. The new rules continue the undermining of the Obamacare mandate that requires birth control be…MORE

Registered Sex Offender Accused of Targeting Young Girls in Plano and Grapevine Arrested

Registered Sex Offender Accused of Targeting Young Girls in Plano and Grapevine Arrested

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) – A registered sex offender who allegedly targeted underage girls in Grapevine and Plano has been arrested. The Grapevine Police Department’s Amanda McNew said Irving Police arrested 38-year-old Kenneth Dewayne Roblez on a parole violation warrant in the 3500 block of North Belt Line Road. The Irving officers identified Roblez based on a Grapevine…MORE

Son of Former Dallas Cowboy Sues OU Fraternity; Alleges Hazing and Blackmail

TULSA COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The son of former Dallas Cowboys star Jay Novacek filed a lawsuit against a fraternity at the University of Oklahoma claiming he suffered a brain injury after being hit in the head with a baseball bat during a hazing incident. Blake Novacek was a freshman pledging Beta Theta Pi’s Gamma Phi…MORE

Report: President Trump to Make Fundraising Stop in Dallas Late This Month

Report: President Trump to Make Fundraising Stop in Dallas Late This Month

WASHINGTON – In a few weeks, President Donald Trump will stop in Dallas for a major fundraiser. According to the Texas Tribune, the event will take place October 25th and the money will go towards a joint-fundraising committee to be shared by Donald J. Trump for President Inc. and the Republican National Committee. During Trump’s 2016…MORE

White House: Trump is ‘Open’ to Discussion of ‘Bump Stocks’ Ban

White House: Trump is ‘Open’ to Discussion of ‘Bump Stocks’ Ban

(CNN) — President Donald Trump is open to considering legislation that would ban “bump stocks” — a firearm accessory used to more rapidly fire rounds — but wants to hear more information on the matter before making a final determination. “Right now, our focus, as we’ve said over the last couple of days, is on…MORE