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U.S. & Ukraine Sign Rare Earth Minerals Deal

U.S. & Ukraine Sign Rare Earth Minerals Deal

(WBAP/KLIF) — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a video posted to X…MORE

Denton County Reports First Measles Case

Denton County Reports First Measles Case

(WBAP/KLIF) — Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the first case of measles in Denton County this year. This individual is an adult with an unknown vaccination status. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released. “Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the…MORE

The Cowboys Select Their Second And Third Round Draft Picks

The Cowboys Select Their Second And Third Round Draft Picks

(WBAP/KLIF) – GREEN BAY, WI – The Dallas Cowboys selected Donovan Ezeiruaku as their second round number 44 overall pick. Ezeiruaku is a defensive end from Boston College, and was voted first-team All-American in his senior season. The 248-pound pass rusher also won the Ted Hendricks Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top…MORE

Texas Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion Dollar Private School Voucher Plan

Texas Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion Dollar Private School Voucher Plan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition. Thursday’s vote is a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide and one that has been pushed by President Donald Trump. The measure won final approval from the state…MORE

Cowboys Take Alabama Offensive Lineman Tyler Booker With 12th Pick In NFL Draft

Cowboys Take Alabama Offensive Lineman Tyler Booker With 12th Pick In NFL Draft

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have selected Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft. It was a somewhat surprising choice for a club without an overwhelming need, but with priorities seemingly higher than another blocker, despite the retirement of six-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin. The…MORE