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
The highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set to take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:00 PM CT. This debate is expected to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential race, offering voters a chance to see the candidates’ positions on key issues and…… MORE
PRINCETON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas community is rallying around the family of a Princeton mother who was found dead in a car in Missouri hours after a fire erupted at her home on Friday. The Princeton Police Department said officers and firefighters responded to a fire at 30-year-old Delisha Evans’ home on…… MORE
Dallas – (NFL/WBAP/KLIF) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a four-year, $240 million contract extension ahead of Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns. Prescott’s deal includes $231 million guaranteed and an $80 million signing bonus. At $60 million per year in new money, Prescott will be the highest-paid quarterback…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – While Texas is building plenty of new homes, it’s still not enough to keep up with the growing population. A new report from the Texas comptroller’s office says that the state was 306-thousand homes short of demand in 2023. The report also stated that there’s a lack of supply of affordable housing for…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Four major airlines including Delta, United, Southwest, and Fort Worth based American Airlines are all involved in a federal investigation. The Department of Transportation has asked each airline for a report on their loyalty programs. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg wants to investigate the policies and fees of the airlines after an increase…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s tepid pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy. Employers added a modest 142,000 jobs, up from a scant 89,000 in July. The…… MORE
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickups worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years. Most are in North America. Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have anti-lock…… MORE
(AP) – Amazon is challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board in a lawsuit that also accuses the agency of improperly influencing the outcome of a union election at a company warehouse more than two years ago. The complaint, filed Thursday at a federal court in San Antonio, mirrors some legal arguments the…… MORE
TOKYO (AP) — The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada. In a letter made public Friday, Stephen Dacus, who heads a special committee examining the proposed takeover, said the committee carefully reviewed the offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Seven…… MORE
