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What to Watch in Wis., 3 Other States in Tuesday’s Primaries

What to Watch in Wis., 3 Other States in Tuesday’s Primaries

The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday’s primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. Democrats are picking a candidate to face two-term GOP Sen. Ron Johnson for control of the closely divided chamber. Meanwhile, voters in Vermont are picking a replacement…MORE

Senate Democrats Pass Budget Package, a Victory for Biden

Senate Democrats Pass Budget Package, a Victory for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has approved Democrats’ big election-year economic package. The legislation is less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic goals. But it embodies deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing big corporations. Debate began Saturday and went around the clock into Sunday afternoon. Democrats had swatted…MORE

Teen Killed When Truck Crashes Through Home

Teen Killed When Truck Crashes Through Home

WHITE SETTLEMENT (WBAP/KLIF) – A Teenage girl is dead after a pickup truck crashed into her white settlement home Sunday evening. The girl was found underneath the vehicle when first responders arrived at the home on Jason Court. The driver of the truck 63-year-old Donald Gruber was arrested and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter and Assault.White…MORE

Rowlett Father Charged in Death of Child

Rowlett Father Charged in Death of Child

ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – A Rowlett man is facing charges following the death of his son. The boy was found inside a car following a long police standoff. The mother of the child called the police saying her husband was acting strangely. Police say when they arrived at the home on Silver Springs Way the father…MORE

Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $49.3M Total over Sandy Hook Lies

Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $49.3M Total over Sandy Hook Lies

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $49.3 million in total damages to the parents of a first-grader killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. The final award handed down Friday includes $45.2 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages. The parents…MORE