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COVID-19 Claims the Life of Dallas Police Sergeant

COVID-19 Claims the Life of Dallas Police Sergeant

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 has claimed the life of a Dallas Police Sergeant. 48-year-old Sergeant Bronc McCoy died Wednesday at a local hospital. According to family members, McCoy was battling COVID-19 and was showing signs of recovery. But his fight took a turn for the worse earlier this month when his sister said he had…MORE

Twitter, Facebook CEOs Defend Election Actions, Promise More

Twitter, Facebook CEOs Defend Election Actions, Promise More

WASHINGTON (AP) – The CEOs of Twitter and Facebook have defended their safeguards against disinformation in the presidential election. Testifying before Congress, they also promised vigorous action for two special elections in Georgia that could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a hearing of…MORE

Biden Filling Top White House Team with Campaign Veterans

Biden Filling Top White House Team with Campaign Veterans

WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden has announced top White House staff positions, drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign and some of his closest confidants. Biden confirmed that former campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon will serve as a deputy chief of staff. Campaign co-chair Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond and campaign adviser Steve Ricchetti…MORE

Report: Pfizer Selects Texas for  COVID-19 Pilot Delivery Program

Report: Pfizer Selects Texas for COVID-19 Pilot Delivery Program

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas is among several states involved in a pilot delivery program aimed at getting a COVID-19 vaccine to American citizens. According to Reuters, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee and Rhode Island were chosen due to their size, population diversity, immunization infrastructure and need to reach people in both rural and urban settings.…MORE

Family of Slain Fort Worth Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Family of Slain Fort Worth Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF)- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Atatiana Jefferson, the 28 year old woman who was killed in her home by a now former Fort Worth police officer last October. On October 12, 2019, a neighbor had called the police non-emergency line for a welfare check after noticing…MORE