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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

EXCLUSIVE: Some University of North Texas Students Calling For Change After Someone Posted Gym Photos Online Without Their Consent

EXCLUSIVE: Some University of North Texas Students Calling For Change After Someone Posted Gym Photos Online Without Their Consent

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Some University of North Texas students are demanding action after someone posted hundreds of photos of women working out at an on-campus gym without their knowledge on an online forum. This student, who wishes to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Mary, said she felt violated after recently…MORE

WBAP/KLIF EXCLUSIVE: North Texans say Venezuelan Migrants are Afforded Luxuries they aren’t

WBAP/KLIF EXCLUSIVE: North Texans say Venezuelan Migrants are Afforded Luxuries they aren’t

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents in a North Dallas neighborhood, near Dallas Parkway and President George Bush Turnpike, are concerned about fair treatment as a growing number of Venezuelan migrants move into nearby apartment complexes. WBAP/KLIF News spoke with two Dallas natives who live in the area. They described an increased Police presence along a stretch…MORE

Francine Weakens Moving Inland From Gulf Coast After Hurricane Winds Cause Blackouts

Francine Weakens Moving Inland From Gulf Coast After Hurricane Winds Cause Blackouts

MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine has weakened to a tropical storm after slamming into Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, causing widespread power outages and sending a dangerous storm surge rushing into coastal communities. The National Hurricane Center predicted the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will weaken further on Thursday to…MORE

Over 40 States Are Demanding a Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Apps

Over 40 States Are Demanding a Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Apps

(WBAP/KLIF) – A bipartisan group of attorney generals from 42 different states signed a letting calling for congress to require surgeon general warning labels on social media apps. In the letter they stated that the algorithms on social media platforms threatens the safety of young adults by feeding the mental health crisis. Several states have…MORE

A New Policy at the Tarrant County Jail Aims to Cut Down on In-Custody Deaths

A New Policy at the Tarrant County Jail Aims to Cut Down on In-Custody Deaths

(WBAP/KLIF) – FORT WORTH, TX – The new use of force policy from The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department is called Response to Resistance, and contains new rules about the use of chemical spray and how to avoid positional asphyxia. The policy states that chemical spray should never be sprayed directly into a subject from a…MORE

Speaker Johnson Postpones Vote on a Bill to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown

Speaker Johnson Postpones Vote on a Bill to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson has postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the measure lacks the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms. The legislation would also require that people registering to vote…MORE