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Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against Former Marine Daniel Penny

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against Former Marine Daniel Penny

(WBAP/KLIF) — NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly subway passenger dismissed the top charge in the case Friday at the request of prosecutors, allowing jurors to consider a lesser count after they said they were deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was guilty…MORE

The Giving Machines Return to North Texas

The Giving Machines Return to North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texans have the opportunity to give to those less fortunate during the Christmas holiday season as The Giving Machines are touring DFW. The large, red vending machines include a variety of cards with donation prices between $5 and $150 that feature a gift to those in need. The giving machines are sponsored…MORE

America’s Job Market Rebounds

America’s Job Market Rebounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Friday’s report…MORE

7.0 Earthquake Along the West Coast

7.0 Earthquake Along the West Coast

(WBAP/KLIF) — EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt as far…MORE

United HealthCare CEO Shot to Death Mid-Manhattan Wednesday Morning.

United HealthCare CEO Shot to Death Mid-Manhattan Wednesday Morning.

FOX NEWS – (WBAP/KLIF) – United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, sources told Fox News. Sources told Fox News that Thompson was shot in the chest and leg shortly before his UnitedHealthcare annual investors meeting. The sources said the shooting was not a…MORE