AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of job cuts in the United States, which remain elevated with the viral pandemic still impeding the economy seven months after it first erupted. The still-high number of people seeking jobless benefits reflects an economy that has recovered…… MORE
Intelligence Chief Says Russia and Iran Have Interfered with Presidential Election
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – According intelligence officials, Iran and Russia are attempting to influence the presidential election. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday both Iran and Russia have obtained US voter registration information in an effort to interfere in the election, including Iran posing as the far-right group Proud Boys to send intimidating emails…… MORE
Army: Slain Texas Soldier’s Family Entitled To Compensation
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Army officials have announced that the family of a Texas soldier slain at Fort Hood is entitled to benefits because her death happened while she was on duty. A report released Tuesday says 20-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guillén was conducting her assigned duties when a fellow solider killed her in April.…… MORE
Ex-Blue Bell Creameries CEO Charged in Deadly Listeria Case
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The former president of Blue Bell Creameries has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly trying to cover up a 2015 listeria outbreak linked to the company’s ice cream that killed three people in Kansas and sickened several others, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. A federal grand jury in Austin returned a seven-count…… MORE
And wait ’till you feel the second front Monday
Today, PtCldy, Breezy, 86 / 60, Winds S10-20 Friday, Cloudy, WIndy, Spotty showers, 66 / 48, Winds N15-25G Saturday, Clearing, 67 / 60 Sunday, PtCldy, Windy, 82 / 60 Monday, Cloudy, Windy, Turning Cooler, 56 / 42… MORE