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911 Calls From Texas Floods Reveal Chaotic and Desperate Pleas for Rescues

911 Calls From Texas Floods Reveal Chaotic and Desperate Pleas for Rescues

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs. The floods over the July Fourth weekend killed at least 136 people, including…MORE

FAA Launches Investigation Into US Airlines Over Flight Cuts Ordered During the Shutdown

FAA Launches Investigation Into US Airlines Over Flight Cuts Ordered During the Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown. The FAA warned airlines on Monday that they could face fines of up to $75,000 for each flight over the mandated reductions, which varied between 3%…MORE

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Business for $72 Billion

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Business for $72 Billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and HBO Max. The $72 billion deal announced Friday would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry. If approved by regulators, the merger would put…MORE

World Cup Teams Set for DFW

World Cup Teams Set for DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — WFAA News 8 DALLAS — The 48 teams were drawn into groups on Friday afternoon, showing which nations will compete against each other.  North Texas will host the most matches in the tournament – nine.  Five of those nine are group stage matches. AT&T Stadium, which will be rebranded as “Dallas Stadium” for the…MORE