Seattle (WBAP/KLIF) – Amazon is raising the minimum wage for its 350,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers in the U.S. Just in time for the upcoming holiday rush, workers will make $15 an hour starting November 1. The announcement is good news for thousands of North Texans who work at one of several Amazon facilities…… MORE
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Man Accused of Kidnapping & Robbing a North Texas Uber Driver
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a dangerous, wild ride for a north texas Uber driver when a man allegedly threatened him with a knife, after driving him to Louisiana. Harrison County, Louisiana authorities say 28-year old suspect Richard Darby told Tarrant Ccounty Uber driver Ekpono Eckponobong [Ek-pono-Bong] to drive him Shreveport where his family had…… MORE
Southwest Engine Failure Prompts More Inspections
(WBAP/KLIF) – The engine failure on a Southwest Airlines plane earlier this year is prompting more engine inspections. A woman was killed in April when the engine failed mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it is increasing the number of inspections on Boeing 737 aircraft with CFM56 engines. Aviation expert Denny Kelly said…… MORE
However You Plan To Vote in November, You Will Have the Option to Check One Box
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Republicans are hopeful that the party’s candidates will ride out momentum from a re-energized Democratic Party with the help of straight-ticket voters in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Texas is among eight states that offer “straight-ticket” voting. It’s a shortcut box on a ballot that allows voters to automatically…… MORE
President Trump Says New Trade Deal Will Make the U.S. a ‘Manufacturing powerhouse’
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is celebrating his latest revamped trade agreement with America’s two neighbors and is calling the pact for the United States, Mexico and Canada the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). He said Monday the deal has a “good ring to it,” repeating U-S-M-C-A several times. The agreement was reached…… MORE