(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. A respected heart surgeon who became a popular TV personality, Oz now aims to oversee health insurance for…… MORE
Credit: Bill Worrell An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed that a Boeing 737-800 on a flight to Denver International Airport (DIA) “experienced an engine-related issue” on Thursday. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane landed at DIA around 5:15 p.m. after the crew reported engine vibrations. Once on the ground and taxiing to the…… MORE
MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney Police K9 was killed in the line of duty alongside a shooting suspect during an officer-involved shooting on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. According to the McKinney Police Department, officers responded to the Red Roof Inn at 1300 North Central Expressway around 2:44 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival,…… MORE
DALLAS — Dallas police will be closing several streets in the Deep Ellum area on Friday and Saturday nights, according to a recent announcement. Starting at 10 p.m. on both nights, Elm and Main Streets, along with several side streets off these thoroughfares, will be closed. Additionally, Malcolm X Boulevard will become one-way, allowing only…… MORE
LAMAR COUNTY, Texas – The Paris-Lamar County Health District (PLCHD) has confirmed four cases of measles in the area, according to a news release issued Thursday. The confirmed cases involve individuals ranging in age from 5 months to adults. These individuals had recently traveled to Gaines County, where a measles outbreak has been ongoing. Gaines…… MORE