WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections…… MORE
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Woman Hit By Dallas Police Squad Car Overnight Has Died
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A woman hit by a Dallas police officer with his squad car just after 7 Monday night has died. Investigators said an officer in a marked squad car was responding to a call without his car’s lights or sirens on while traveling east on Elam Road. 20-year-old Aresly Jaramillo was…… MORE
Google Illegally Maintains Monopoly Over Internet Search, Judge Rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation. It’s a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s best-known companies. The highly anticipated decision issued by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta comes nearly…… MORE
Two Rocket Attacks on International Forces Base in Iraq
UPDATE: 4:35 PM – As per “U.S. official” – “We can confirm that there was a suspected rocket attack today against US and Coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq,” the official said. “Initial indications are that several US personnel were injured. Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment.” UPDATE: 4:24 PM -Several are reported…… MORE
Dallas Love Field Temporarily Closing One Its Runways for Safety Upgrades
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Love Field has closed one of its two runways for the next few months to make some safety upgrades. The project involves Runway 13L/31R and is expected to wrap up on October 29th. The work will correct runway safety area deficiencies with comprehensive RSA grading and the installation of…… MORE
Dow, Nasdaq Plummet Amid Global Sell Off Sparked By US Recession Fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 3.1% in morning trading and on track for its worst day in nearly two years. The Dow Jones…… MORE
Grand Jury to Decide on Charges After Security Guard Fatally Shoots Man at Red Bird Motel
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas County grand jury will decide whether or not a security guard who fatally shot an alleged trespasser will face charges. Dallas police said 33-year-old licensed security guard Michael Alexander was patrolling the Ari Motel at 4541 Preferred Place just North of I-20 around 12:45 p.m. Saturday when he…… MORE
Trump Says He’ll Skip an ABC Debate With Harris in September and Wants Them to Face Off on Fox News
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he’s pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News. That seems to make it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will confront each other on stage before the November election. In social media posts…… MORE
Israel Kills Militants in the West Bank as a Nervous Region Watches Latest on Cease-Fire Talks
ZEITA, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s army says two airstrikes in the West Bank have killed nine Palestinian militants as violence flares again in the Israeli-occupied territory. An Egyptian official says Saturday an Israeli delegation led by the Mossad chief briefly visited Cairo for cease-fire discussions. The United States has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…… MORE
U.S. Hiring Fell Sharply in July, an Unexpected Setback for the Economy Stoking Recession Fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers. Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that employers added just 114,000…… MORE
