Attorney General Ken Paxton Has Opened an Investigation Into Spirit Aero Systems Holdings
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(Photo: TX AG Ken Paxton, Courtesy WFAA.com) Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Spirit Aero Systems Holdings. The company produces the fuselages for Boeing’s 737 jets. According to Paxton, manufacturing defects on certain models of the 737 have led to numerous concerning or dangerous incidents, some of which occurred in-air. Spirit Aero Systems is being instructed to produce a variety of documents relevant to manufacturing defects in their products. Additionally, the company must release documents related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, and whethe ..read more
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Biden Ok’s $60m in Aid After Baltimore Bridge Collapse as Governor Warns of ‘Very Long Road Ahead’
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(Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been granted $60 million in immediate federal aid but warns of a “very long road ahead” after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Moore says “the best minds in the world” are working on plans to clear the debris and move the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Massive barges carrying cranes are heading to Baltimore to begin the challenging work of removing twisted metal and concrete from the blocked shipping channel. Officials say they’ll need to clear the wreckage before resuming the search for four ..read more
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Fallen Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
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Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history. Federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan imposed the sentence Thursday in a packed Manhattan courtroom. The 32-year-old Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of fraud and conspiracy charges brought after his once-soaring cryptocurrency trading platform and related companies collapsed into bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried was extradited to the U.S. in December 2022, five years ..read more
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DFW Area Drivers Safe On Bridges; Overpasses: TXDOT
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DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As another bridge incident claiming lives hits the headlines, this time in Baltimore, WBAP/KLIF took a look at the condition of area bridges in the state, wondering how safe drivers are in their daily commutes. Of several bridges and overpasses in the DFW Metro area, the Dallas Morning News reports Texas bridges are among the safest in the nation. Of concern to drivers may be the bridges listed as “structurally deficient”; they are listed by DMN as Interstate 35E over Oak Lawn Avenue; Interstate 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard, Northbound I-45 connector over I-30; I-30 Westbou ..read more
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17 Year Old Charged in Deadly Cleburne Area Crash
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A 17 year old is arraigned on several counts in the deaths of six people on Highway 67, the day after Christmas, 2023. Luke Resecker was arraigned for six counts of Intoxication Manslaughter, two counts of Intoxication Assault, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, and Possession of Marijuana. Bond was set at $50,000, which was posted, with the terms of monitored home confinement. Officials say Resecker was not medically fit to be booked into the Johnson County Jail, due to an ongoing medical condition. The family had recently moved from Plano to Alpharetta, Georgia, and were ..read more
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Cotton Bowl Breaks Ground on $140-Million Renovation
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(WBAP/KLIF) — The City of Dallas held a ground-breaking ceremony, Thursday, for the most comprehensive renovation of the legendary Cotton Bowl Stadium. Cotton Bowl Ground-Breaking March 28, 2024 Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joined Fair Park First CEO Brian Luallen and city leaders to turn dirt on a two-year project to upgrade the historic venue. The upgrade includes 14 new escalators and the construction of two new, multi-story entries at the west gates that feature outdoor terraces. Improvements to the stadium also include additional restrooms, concession stands, premium seating and a newly expa ..read more
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Texas Rangers Prepare for Opening Day
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The Texas Ranger’s opening day is today. Here’s what you need to know…. The team will host the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series to open the 2024 season, with games today, Saturday and Sunday. This comes after the team’s first World Series title in franchise history. The Rangers will wear gold-trimmed jerseys during the game to celebrate their championship, and on Saturday, they’ll receive their World Series rings in an on-field ceremony before the first pitch. Opening day is tonight, starting at 6:35 p.m. Pregame ceremonies are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. (Copyright 2024 WBAP/KLIF. All Ri ..read more
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North Texas Teacher Legally Changes Name to “Literally Anybody Else” to Run for President
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NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The North Texas seventh-grade math teacher who is throwing his hat in the ring to become the next president of the United States is speaking out about why he decided to run. Dustin Ebey legally changed his name to “Literally Anybody Else” in January to make a point about the current state of politics. “The name my mom gave me Dustin means valiant fighter. But when you hear Dustin Ebey is running for president it’s like ‘Who is this guy? I don’t know’ but you hear Literally Anybody Else is running for president. No, I stand for anything else than the current opt ..read more
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RANGERS STADIUM VOICE CHUCK MORGAN JOINS THE SHOW!!
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Chuck Morgan, stadium voice of The Texas Rangers, joined The WBAP Morning News. It is opening day for The Texas Rangers!!! Get your boomstick and a beer and enjoy the game ..read more
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Beautiful Thursday, Windy Easter Weekend, Storms Monday
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WBAP WX CENTER FCST:  3-28-24 TODAY…SUNNY AND MILD…             HIGH NEAR 72             WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH SHIFTING SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND MILD..             LOWS 53 – 56 TOMORROW…PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND WARM..             HIGH NEAR 76 / LOW NEAR 60             WINDS SOUTH 20-35 MPH ..read more
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