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GM Workers Ratify Contract, 40-day Strike Ends

GM Workers Ratify Contract, 40-day Strike Ends

ROMULUS, Michigan (AP) – General Motors workers voted 57.2% in favor of a new contract with the company, ending a 40-day strike. The United Auto Workers union says Friday that the contract was approved 23,389 to 17,501. The vote means that workers will put down their picket signs and return to their jobs. Some will…MORE

Former Presidents Obama, Clinton Honor Cummings

Former Presidents Obama, Clinton Honor Cummings

BALTIMORE (AP) – Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have remembered congressman and civil rights leader Elijah Cummings for his honor and commitment to service. Speaking to mourners at Cummings’ funeral Friday, Clinton recalled the congressman’s talent for speaking and “his booming voice.” Obama said that when the path ahead looked difficult, that’s when…MORE

Oncor: All Tornado-Related Outages Capable of Accepting Power Have Been Restored

Oncor: All Tornado-Related Outages Capable of Accepting Power Have Been Restored

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Oncor said all known October 20th Tornado-related outages for homes and businesses capable of accepting power have been restored, with the exception of a handful of customers in the heart of the North Dallas tornado impact zone. Personnel worked in this area throughout the night despite inclement weather, and continue to work on completing…MORE

Midlothian Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Attempt of Student Near Middle School

Midlothian Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Attempt of Student Near Middle School

MIDLOTHIAN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Midlothian police are warning residents to be on alert as they investigate an alleged abduction attempt in the Kensington Park neighborhood. Investigators said a young girl was walking home from Walnut Grove Middle School around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, when she noticed a black pickup truck pass her on Newgate Street and…MORE

Texas GOP House Speaker Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution

Texas GOP House Speaker Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A district attorney says Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges for offering House media credentials in exchange for campaign help. Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne released a statement Thursday calling Bonnen’s actions and statements “repugnant” but said there isn’t enough evidence to warrant criminal prosecution. Bonnen was…MORE