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Basketball Great Bill Russell Dies at Age 88

Basketball Great Bill Russell Dies at Age 88

ESPN – (WBAP/KLIF) Boston Celtics great Bill Russell has died peacefully with family at his side Sunday. From ESPN: “Over a 15-year period, beginning with his junior year at the University of San Francisco, Russell had the most remarkable career of any player in the history of team sports. At USF, he was a two…MORE

Tarrant County Issues Fire-Related Disaster Declaration

Tarrant County Issues Fire-Related Disaster Declaration

TARRANT COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley has issued a seven-day disaster declaration that could be extended again. The declaration allows the county to chase federal reimbursement and assistance should thresholds be met. Extremely hot and dry conditions in the area have led to runaway wildfire that are sparking under conditions they would…MORE

President Tests Positive Again For Covid-19

President Tests Positive Again For Covid-19

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) The White House says President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Saturday, slightly more than three days after he was cleared to exit coronavirus isolation. It’s a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug. White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says in a letter that Biden “has experienced…MORE

Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock

AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was “unacceptable.” Smith says he reached out to the comedian about the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready to talk. Smith, seated and wearing…MORE

Unprecedented Profit for Major Oil Drillers as Prices Soared

Unprecedented Profit for Major Oil Drillers as Prices Soared

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil companies swam in record profits over the last few months at a time when Americans struggled to pay for gasoline, food and other basic necessities. On Friday, Exxon Mobil booked an unprecedented $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter and Chevron made a record $11.62 billion. The sky-high profits come…MORE