Associated Press: The head of Minnesota’s state investigations agency says the U.S. attorney’s office has barred it from taking part in the investigation into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said in a statement Thursday that after the agency consulted with…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — WFAA News 8 — Students were evacuated from North Dallas High School on Tuesday morning, and video from the scene showed a large police presence outside of the school, but Dallas ISD officials tell WFAA those actions were the result of a prank call. As of 9:50 a.m., officials had given the scene…… MORE
WFAA DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season, sources confirmed to WFAA. The Cowboys’ defensive unit was arguably the worst in the NFL this season, as Dallas finished 7-9-1. Despite having one of the best offenses in the league — and, at times, the best — the Cowboys couldn’t sustain…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas has lost one of North Texas’ biggest employers. AT&T announcing plans to move its headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano. In a message to AT&T employees, CEO John Stankey said the company will construct its new company headquarters at 5400 Legacy Drive in Plano. The new corporate campus will span across 54…… MORE
Associated Press: Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country. The turnaround Sunday comes after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier the…… MORE
Associated Press: The U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel. On Saturday, no flights crossed over Venezuela, according to FlightRadar24.com. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean after the FAA imposed restrictions. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba were canceled. Airlines are waiving change fees…… MORE
Associated Press: US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations in the aftermath of an audacious military operation…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Several new laws now officially on the books in Texas, that range from insurance to compliance with immigration officials to artificial intelligence. One new law that now in effect is Senate Bill 8, which requires sheriff offices that operate jails to cooperate with ICE in enforcing federal immigration laws. Another…… MORE
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers. Investigators said Friday that they planned to look into whether the material on the ceiling that…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Beginning January 27th, Southwest Airlines is moving to assigned seating with three tiers – standard, preferred, and extra legroom. On that same day, the airline is also changing its policy for plus-size customers. Instead of a giving a free second seat to plus-sized passengers when space allows, after January 27th…… MORE
