Category Archives: National News

Ethel Kennedy Dies at Age 96

Ethel Kennedy Dies at Age 96

BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died. She was 96. Kennedy was by her husband’s side when he was killed while running for president in 1969. She endured that tragedy and many others while raising their 11 children. A millionaire’s daughter and family matriarch, she…MORE

Brett Favre Announces He’s Suffering From Parkinson’s Disease

Brett Favre Announces He’s Suffering From Parkinson’s Disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a…MORE

U.S. Secret Service Review Asks for More Tools of Every Kind For Improved Protection

U.S. Secret Service Review Asks for More Tools of Every Kind For Improved Protection

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The acting head of the U.S. Secret Service, Ronald Rowe reveals needs of the agency in a review of alleged assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump Rowe says assets are needed in every category of protection there is; more personnel, more tech, and more tools to better protect those in…MORE

Two Counts Dropped Against Former President Trump

Two Counts Dropped Against Former President Trump

FULTON COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Georgia judge has dismissed two counts in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, dealing with conspiracy and filing false documents. The judge in the case said the charges fall under federal jurisdiction. The case dealt with election interference in the 2020 election. Five counts of the…MORE

Actor James Earl Jones Dies at Age 93

Actor James Earl Jones Dies at Age 93

ASSOCIATED PRESS – NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died…MORE

Atlanta Area High School Shooting; At Least Two Victims

Atlanta Area High School Shooting; At Least Two Victims

UPDATE 09/04/2024 1:40 PM – Authorities now report four people killed, nine more injured in this shooting incident; suspect alive and in custody – unconfirmed reports shooter is 14 years old. WINDER, GEORGIA – (WBAP/KLIF) At least two people are reported shot dead and one suspect in custody after police arrived in Barrow County to…MORE