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Detained US Navy Veteran Freed by Iran, Making his Way Home

Detained US Navy Veteran Freed by Iran, Making his Way Home

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say a Navy veteran who’s been detained in Iran for nearly two years has been released and is making his way home, with the first leg on a Swiss government aircraft. The officials say American diplomat Brian Hook has flown to Zurich with a doctor to meet just-released Michael White…MORE

Actress KeKe Palmer Urges National Guard Members to March in a Floyd Protest

Actress KeKe Palmer Urges National Guard Members to March in a Floyd Protest

Hollywood, CA (WBAP/KLIF) – Actress Keke Palmer was on the frontlines of a peaceful demonstration in Hollywood, CA this week. She passionately appealed to several members of the National Guard who were on the scene, to march alongside protesters. Palmer quoted a recent tweet by President Trump about violence that’s crept up around the nations:…MORE

State Fair Organizers Seek Public Input For Safe Event

State Fair Organizers Seek Public Input For Safe Event

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  The State Fair of Texas is still planning and prepping for its 2020 run, but organizers want feedback from the public to help make the experience safe for everyone because of covid 19.  They’ve come up with a survey for customers to fill out.  According to the survey, “It’s important to us to…MORE

Veterans Affairs to remove Nazi headstones in Texas, Utah

Veterans Affairs to remove Nazi headstones in Texas, Utah

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month, Veterans Affairs announced. The VA said Monday in a statement that it has decided to replace the headstones on…MORE