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Demonstrators Try to Topple Andrew Jackson Statue Near the White House

Demonstrators Try to Topple Andrew Jackson Statue Near the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) – Protesters tried to pull down a statue of President Andrew Jackson near the White House last night before being dispersed by police. WUSA-TV in Washington reported police used pepper spray to move protesters out of Lafayette Square, where the Jackson statue is located. Videos posted on social media showed that the protesters…MORE

Who is this Young Lady Who Wanted to Meet Rev. Al?

Who is this Young Lady Who Wanted to Meet Rev. Al?

Tulsa, OK (WBAP/KLIF) –  Activist preacher and TV host, Reverend Al Sharpton was in Tulsa, Oklahoma during Juneteenth weekend where he met this young lady who had apparently decided to research him after seeing during the funeral of George Floyd. Sharpton wrote: “This young lady named Whitley Schroeder asked her mom who is a reporter…MORE

UTSW Model Predicts 20% Surge in DFW COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations in the Next Two Weeks

UTSW Model Predicts 20% Surge in DFW COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations in the Next Two Weeks

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A model put together by UT Southwestern Medical center predicts a 20% spike in COVID-19 related hospitalizations in DFW in the next two weeks. The data also shows an increase of younger patients, between 21-40 years old, testing positive for COVID-19 and being hospitalized. Infectious disease experts from UTSW are urging people to practice social distancing…MORE

Gov. Abbott Announces Increased Enforcement, Urges Mask Wearing to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Abbott Announces Increased Enforcement, Urges Mask Wearing to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)-Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on Texas’ continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus in recent weeks, including increasing enforcement of health and safety regulations, rapidly increasing testing in hot spots, and working with hospitals throughout the state to ensure they…MORE

Johnson County Surpasses 300 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Johnson County Surpasses 300 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Johnson County has had more than 300 confirmed coronavirus cases according information provided by Texas Health and Human Services. The majority of those cases are from unincorporated parts of the area (125), followed by the cities of Cleburne (69) and Burleson (58). Monday, Johnson County added 30 confirmed cases. Of the 310…MORE