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GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett Despite Dems’ Boycott

GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett Despite Dems’ Boycott

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott of the session Thursday to keep confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick on track before Election Day. Democratic senators refused to show up in protest of the…MORE

Trump and Biden to Square Off in Final Debate Before Election

Trump and Biden to Square Off in Final Debate Before Election

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final debate Thursday. It’s one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing president to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign. Some Trump advisers are urging him to trade his aggressive demeanor for a…MORE

Denton Police Are Looking for Missing 14-Year Old Girl

Denton Police Are Looking for Missing 14-Year Old Girl

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton police are looking for A MISSING 14-year-old. Police say Taylar Byrd was last seen Wednesday night on the 1400 block of Kings Row. Officials don’t have a clothing description for her at this time and did not say what she looked like, though they did provide a photo. Anyone with any information…MORE

First-Time Jobless Claims Drop Below 800,000; DFW Airlines Report Staggering Losses

First-Time Jobless Claims Drop Below 800,000; DFW Airlines Report Staggering Losses

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

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