WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, doctors said Tuesday. The 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 22 and underwent surgery to treat the cancer.…… MORE
UPDATE 02/08 7:40 AM – Fort Worth first responders report 1 person in critical condition after the explosion; 4 in serious, and 16 with non-life threatening or minor injuries. Fort Worth Police spokesman Jimmy Polizani reports first responders also pulled some victims trapped in buildings or businesses nearby the hotel. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) —…… MORE
WISE COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect accused of murdering 7-year old Athena Strand is asking to be moved from the Wise County Jail; the attorney for him cites “cruel and unusual punishment” in conditions. Horner has been kept in solitary confinement since a reported prior suicide attempt and concerns he again may harm himself.…… MORE
WASHINGTON DC – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden is expected to travel to Dallas today, arriving at Dallas Love Field around 6:15 pm to attend a prayer service and say last goodbyes to a longtime colleague and self described friend, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “EBJ” died New Year’s Eve. The prayer service and wake Monday…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — FOXNEWS.COM — Michael Bolton has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer revealed to fans on Friday. “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery,” the 70-year-old wrote on his Facebook page. “Thanks to my incredible medical…… MORE