Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

7.0 Earthquake Along the West Coast

7.0 Earthquake Along the West Coast

(WBAP/KLIF) — EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt as far…MORE

United HealthCare CEO Shot to Death Mid-Manhattan Wednesday Morning.

United HealthCare CEO Shot to Death Mid-Manhattan Wednesday Morning.

FOX NEWS – (WBAP/KLIF) – United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, sources told Fox News. Sources told Fox News that Thompson was shot in the chest and leg shortly before his UnitedHealthcare annual investors meeting. The sources said the shooting was not a…MORE

President Biden Issues Sweeping Pardon for Son Hunter

President Biden Issues Sweeping Pardon for Son Hunter

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon…MORE

Southwest Airlines Says It is Ending Cabin Service Earlier to Reduce Chance of Injury

Southwest Airlines Says It is Ending Cabin Service Earlier to Reduce Chance of Injury

Southwest Airlines is ending its cabin service earlier starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson says flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. The company says it’s making the changes to reduce the risk of in-flight turbulence injuries. For passengers,…MORE