(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. The S&P 500 sank 2.7% in its worst day since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 878 points, or 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 3.6%.…… MORE
Massive Deadly Blast at Tennessee Explosives Maker Site
BUCKSNORT, Tenn. (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities confirm multiple deaths after a massive explosion in Bucksnort, Tennessee at an explosive manufacturer in Hickman County 19 people are believed missing, with emergency responders searching through debris for them now. The explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort causing several other people to be hospitalized… The company’s wesbsite says…… MORE
Israel’s Cabinet has approved the ‘outline’ of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday his Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. The brief statement focused on the hostage…… MORE
Celina Middle School Educator Charged With Child Porn
CELINA – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Celina School District coach and history teacher previously arrested for invasive visual recordings is now charged with possession of child pornography. Police say 26-year old WIlliam Elliot turned himself in and currently faces a second degree felony charge for possession of child porn. Elliot was a sixth grade history teacher…… MORE
Ellis County; Federal Drug Officials Detail Massive Drug Investigation
ELLIS COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department announces a two and a half year long drug investigation in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration has resulted in 12 arrests, the reported seizure of 90 kilos of cocaine, several weapons and U.S. currency in amounts not detailed. The release from the Ellis County Sheriff’s…… MORE