Dave Berson, chief economist for Nationwide Insurance, joined Westside Jeff in for Chris Krok on WBAP. He says that we are not really in a recession. We are headed that way, and the reason why is right here. … MORE
President Biden Confirms US Operation Killed al-Qaida Leader al-Zawahri
WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. airstrike has killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan. President Biden confirmed the airstrike in his address to the nation. Current and former officials began hearing Sunday afternoon that al-Zawahri had been killed in a drone strike, but the administration delayed releasing the information until his death could be confirmed.…… MORE
Wylie Man Sentenced to Prison in January 6 Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison. The sentence imposed Monday is the longest so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. Prosecutors said Guy Reffitt told fellow members of the…… MORE
Brittney Griner’s Trial Resumes amid Intensified Diplomacy
MOSCOW (AP) – Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after…… MORE
Senator Cornyn Tests Positive for COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Senior Senator from Texas announced on Monday that he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “After dodging it for 2 [plus] years I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” Sen. Cornyn posted on Twitter. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, and doing fine. While quarantining I’ll continue to fight Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin’s…… MORE