Category Archives: National News

Dow Tumbles More Than 1,000 Points

Dow Tumbles More Than 1,000 Points

NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Both the stock market and dollar are tumbling in value today as investors continue to weigh the uncertainty of tariffs and the new tussle of disagreement between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Dow Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points in early Monday trade, off…MORE

At Least Six Reported Injured in FLorida State University Campus Shooting.

At Least Six Reported Injured in FLorida State University Campus Shooting.

TALLAHASSEE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Six people shot; one in critical condition and the other five reported in serious condition, as an active shooter opens fire at Florida State University late Thursday morning. FSU sent out a text message to students and staff around noon warning of the active shooter location; near the Student Union. Tallahassee…MORE

CPI Rises Slightly in March

CPI Rises Slightly in March

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) New figures are in for the March Consumer Price Index, decreasing point one percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising point 2 percent in February. Over the last 12 months, the “all items” index increase 2.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. Index for energy fell 2.4 percent in March, as…MORE

Frisco Teen Murder Suspect Released After Bond Lowered to $250,000

Frisco Teen Murder Suspect Released After Bond Lowered to $250,000

MCKINNEY, Texas (WFAA) — A Collin County judge on Monday significantly reduced track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony’s bond from $1 million to $250,000 and also placed him under house arrest. Anthony, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Centennial High School, was then released from jail Monday afternoon. Anthony was arrested and charged with murder in…MORE

Nvidia to Produce in Dallas, Houston; Phoenix

Nvidia to Produce in Dallas, Houston; Phoenix

HOUSTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – California-based Nvidia Corporation says it will begin making supercomputer parts in conjunction with Foxconn in Houston for the manufacturing plant. Dallas and Phoenix will be other arenas of expansion, with the computing giant says it’s investing in artificial chip intelligence chip production via other supercomputer manufacturing plants. Jensen Huang, founder and…MORE

Quake Rattles San Diego

Quake Rattles San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Southern California was jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said it received no immediate reports…MORE

Dallas Selects New Police Chief

Dallas Selects New Police Chief

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston DEA agent is named as the new Dallas Police Chief. Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor-Tolbert says she’s selected Houston DEA Special Agent Daniel Comeaux to be the next chief of Dallas Police Department, saying “The City of Dallas continues to achieve crime reduction year after year. I am confident…MORE

Another Collision at Reagan Airport/DC

Another Collision at Reagan Airport/DC

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – No injuries reported, but it seems Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C, just can’t catch a break lately. Two planes clipped wings today on the runway; one headed to JFK International Airport in NYC, the other, to Charleston, S.C. Three lawmakers were aboard the plane, and after “the plane…MORE

Trump-90 Day Pause On Many Tariffs; China Tariffs Boosted to 125%

Trump-90 Day Pause On Many Tariffs; China Tariffs Boosted to 125%

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump raises tarrifs against imports from China to 125 percent today, but announces a 90 day pause for others. Beijing responded to the White House tariffs by announcing a reciprocal 84% tariff rate on U.S. goods, effective April 10. In a Truth Social post, Trump says he is immediately raising…MORE

Stocks Struggle Monday; Major Up and Down Swings.

Stocks Struggle Monday; Major Up and Down Swings.

NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Wall Street saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average slip 349.26 points Monday, or a loss of .91%, closing at 37,965.60. The average had fallen as much as 1700 points in early Monday trade; swinging 2, 595 points in a record reversal. The S&P 500 shed 0.23% to end at 5,062.25.…MORE