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Netanyahu Rejects Growing Calls for a Cease-fire as Israel Battles Hamas Outside Main Gaza Hospital

Netanyahu Rejects Growing Calls for a Cease-fire as Israel Battles Hamas Outside Main Gaza Hospital

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying Israel’s battle to crush Gaza’s ruling Hamas militants would continue with “full force.” Netanyahu said in a televised address Saturday that a cease-fire would only be possible if militants in Gaza release all of…MORE

Four Dead After Early Morning SWAT Raid

Four Dead After Early Morning SWAT Raid

(WBAP/KLIF) – An early Saturday morning police raid ends with four dead, including an Austin Police Officer. A gunman shot and killed the officer, while injuring another when a SWAT team stormed the house where the man was holding hostages. Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson says her SWAT team returned fire, hitting the suspect.…MORE

UNT Exploring Drone Delivery Corridor from North Texas to Oklahoma

UNT Exploring Drone Delivery Corridor from North Texas to Oklahoma

(WBAP/KLIF) — The University of North Texas is taking a huge leap into the future. An advanced new technology has found a home at UNT which is intended to bring an entirely new line of future jobs to North Texas. According to UNT’s Michael Savoie, their Discovery Park Campus even has a new drone testing…MORE

Respiratory Illnesses Create Overcrowding Crisis at Cook Children’s

Respiratory Illnesses Create Overcrowding Crisis at Cook Children’s

(WBAP/KLIF) — An unprecedented spike in respiratory illnesses is causing alarm among healthcare professionals. Cook Children’s Healthcare System reported nearly 2,400 patients jamming its Emergency Departments and Urgent Care centers over the last couple of days. A 25% rise in RSV cases is raising concerns within the healthcare community. Cook Children’s Urgent Care facilities across…MORE

Dallas & Fort Worth Honor the Texas Rangers

Dallas & Fort Worth Honor the Texas Rangers

(WBAP/KLIF) — After being honored by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Wednesday, the Texas Rangers received a key to the city from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on Thursday. The World Series Champions appeared at Billy Bob’s Texas for a ceremony displaying the Commissioner’s Trophy for fans. Team owner Ray Davis thanked fans for their…MORE