(WBAP/KLIF) — BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader in a dramatic sign of the power of the Palestinian militant group’s hardline wing after his predecessor was killed in a presumed Israeli strike in Iran. The…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – At least three people are injured; one critically by stabbing, after a multi-car crash, fight, and alleged multiple car thefts shut down a portion of 635 westbound between Greenville Avenue and Forest Lane this/Tuesday morning. The issue began about 7:15 AM. A driver is under arrest after witnesses say he fought…… MORE
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
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
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 (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
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
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is under fire again after federal prosecutors revealed the results of a three-year investigation into the state’s five youth prisons on Thursday. The Department of Justice report alleges some guards used excessive amounts of pepper spray on juveniles for minor infractions, some are subjected to…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were on hand to greet three Americans who were part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West. The flight carrying the detainees, which included U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkkovich and Russian-American…… MORE
By Kimberly James, WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. MCALLEN, TEXAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Homeland Security is warning the American public against contracting with criminals with the goal of getting their loved ones or friends guided to the United States. The agency warns increasing numbers of injured and abused migrants are being found abandoned in…… MORE
