Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

U.S. Employers Cut 140,000 US Jobs in December; Unemployment Rates Holds at 6.7

U.S. Employers Cut 140,000 US Jobs in December; Unemployment Rates Holds at 6.7

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses. The unemployment rate stayed at 6.7%, the first time it hasn’t fallen since April. Friday’s figures from the Labor…MORE

AA Investigating Fracas Aboard Flight Involving Trump Supporters & Other Passengers

AA Investigating Fracas Aboard Flight Involving Trump Supporters & Other Passengers

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines is investigating onboard verbal altercation involving Trump supporters and other passenger. The passengers got into a shouting match on a Washington-bound American airlines plane that originated out of DFW Airport, after a “Trump 2020” logo was projected on the cabin ceiling and walls. Insults were exchanged. Supporters of President Trump…MORE

FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S. Capitol Building

FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S. Capitol Building

(ashington (WBAP/KLIF) – The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. If you have witnessed unlawful violent…MORE

Boeing To Pay Billions in 737 Max Cover-up

Boeing To Pay Billions in 737 Max Cover-up

(WBAP/KLIF) — American Airlines returned the 737 Max to the skies last month, however the aircraft’s manufacturer must now pay billions in a criminal conspiracy case.  Boeing will settle with federal investigators who found that the airline manufacturer withheld issues with the flight control system from FAA evaluators.  Those issues have been linked to two…MORE