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U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to Offset Coronavirus Impact

U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to Offset Coronavirus Impact

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a half-percentage point in its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading Coronavirus. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity.” In a statement, the Fed said in part: “The Committee…MORE

7 Killed in Violent Twisters That Ripped Across Tennessee; More Casualties Expected

7 Killed in Violent Twisters That Ripped Across Tennessee; More Casualties Expected

UPDATED: 9:49AM  3/3/2020 Tennessee (WBAP/KLIF) – The death toll has climbed dramatically in the wake of powerful tornadoes that ripped through Tennessee overnight.  The devastating tornado killed at least 19 people.\ “There’s a really good possibility that there may be more,” Governor Bill Lee said at a press conference. “It’s early yet. A number of people are…MORE

Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs at Dems, Aims to Rally GOP Faithful

Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs at Dems, Aims to Rally GOP Faithful

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – President Donald Trump is lobbing fresh criticism at the Democratic presidential field as he makes an appearance in North Carolina to rev up his supporters on the eve of Super Tuesday’s big round of primaries. Democrats in 14 states – including North Carolina – and one territory and voters abroad will…MORE

Coronavirus Caution: Texas Universities Cancel and Postpone Travel Programs

Coronavirus Caution: Texas Universities Cancel and Postpone Travel Programs

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Concerned by the explosive growth of the coronavirus outbreak around the world a number of Texas universities have canceled or rescheduled travel programs. Based on government recommendations Baylor University has postponed a scheduled student trip to South Korea and canceled plans for a group tour to China. University of Dallas has…MORE

TCU Student Jailed on Child Sexual Assault Allegations

TCU Student Jailed on Child Sexual Assault Allegations

A Texas Christian University student from Dallas has denied allegations of inappropriate contact with a 4-year old girl. Texas CPS referred allegations of sexual abuse to Fort Worth Police, claiming that 19-year old Elodie Tiare Boccara assaulted the girl last June, touching her private parts repeatedly with her hands. Boccara was arrested late last month…MORE