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Top Military Leaders Grilled by Senate Panel on Afghanistan Withdrawal

Top Military Leaders Grilled by Senate Panel on Afghanistan Withdrawal

WASHINGTON (AP) – In his first congressional testimony on the tumultuous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is defending the military’s execution of a frantic airlift from Kabul. He also asserted on Tuesday that it will be “difficult but absolutely possible” to contain extremist threats in Afghanistan without troops on the ground. Meantime,…MORE

Texans Wanting to Vote…Time is Running Out

Texans Wanting to Vote…Time is Running Out

(WBAP/KLIF) — Coming up in November, Texans will be voting on eight different constitutional amendments, bond issues, in addition to city and school board races. For those not registered to vote, Monday, October 4th, is the final day to be eligible for November 2nd local elections. Although elections in the Lone Star State are more…MORE

Another Texas Death Row Inmate Seeks Reprieve

Another Texas Death Row Inmate Seeks Reprieve

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas inmate is facing execution for fatally stabbing two Houston area brothers during a robbery in their home more than 30 years ago. Rick Rhoades was condemned for the September 1991 killings of two brothers less than a day after he had been released on parole. He is set to be executed…MORE

President of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank to Resign

President of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank to Resign

(WBAP/KLIF) — The president of the Federal Reserve in Dallas is resigning amid controversy. After six years as CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Rob Kaplan is resigning. The 64 year old came under fire for trading stocks during the pandemic while voting on critical monetary policy. The investments Kaplan made are allowed…MORE

Prescott, Cowboys Beat Eagles In 1st Home Game Since Injury

Prescott, Cowboys Beat Eagles In 1st Home Game Since Injury

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Outside of an early end zone fumble that spotted the Philadelphia Eagles an easy touchdown, Dak Prescott was highly efficient in a 41-21 Cowboys blowout of the Eagles. The Monday night home appearance was Prescott’s first since he was carted off the field almost a year ago with a gruesome angle…MORE