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Russia Arrests US Wall Street Journal Reporter on Espionage Charges

Russia Arrests US Wall Street Journal Reporter on Espionage Charges

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top security agency says a reporter for the Wall Street Journal has been arrested on espionage charges. The Federal Security Service (FSB), the top domestic security and counterintelligence agency that is the top successor agency to the Soviet era KGB, said Thursday that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains…MORE

9 Killed in Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Kentucky

9 Killed in Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Kentucky

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters conducting a nighttime training exercise in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said. Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission. A…MORE

FWPD: Toddler Hospitalized after Accidentally Shooting Herself

FWPD: Toddler Hospitalized after Accidentally Shooting Herself

Police say a Fort Worth toddler suffered life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting herself late last night. The 2-year old is hospitalized at Cook Children’s in stable condition with a gunshot woung to the chest. Police say child’s mother told them that her daughter got hold of the gun in an unlocked draw in their home.…MORE

Arlington Traffic May Be Gridlock This Weekend

Arlington Traffic May Be Gridlock This Weekend

(WBAP/KLIF) — Traffic around the City of Arlington may be a bit congested this weekend, as Arlington Police say three major events converge upon the city over a four day period. Swifties, Rangers fans, and the Renegade faithful will flood the streets of Arlington over the next four days as Arlington Police spokesman Tim Ciesco…MORE

Vietnam Memorial Honors Day When Last Troops Left 50 Years Ago

Vietnam Memorial Honors Day When Last Troops Left 50 Years Ago

(WBAP/KLIF) — 50 years ago the last troops left Vietnam, ending one of America’s most controversial and bloodiest wars. Many would return without the ‘welcome home’ they deserved after giving the ultimate sacrifice. This week, several North Texas communities are honoring veterans of the war with memorials and displays. One such as display is in…MORE