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US Frustrates England Again at a World Cup in 0-0 Draw

US Frustrates England Again at a World Cup in 0-0 Draw

AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) – The United States has frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive draw in the World Cup. The result might not match the U.S.’ famous 1-0 win from the 1950 tournament, but it was the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the odds against…MORE

Amazon Workers in US and More Than 30 Countries Striking on Black Friday

Amazon Workers in US and More Than 30 Countries Striking on Black Friday

UNITED STATES (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Amazon workers in the United States and more than 30 other countries are striking en mass on Black Friday. It’s part of the Make Amazon Pay initiative and workers are demanding better pay and work conditions. Workers will also protest at Whole Foods stores, which Amazon owns, and in…MORE

Musk says Granting ‘Amnesty’ to Suspended Twitter Accounts

Musk says Granting ‘Amnesty’ to Suspended Twitter Accounts

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – New Twitter owner Elon Musk says he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation. The billionaire’s announcement Thursday came after he asked in a poll posted to his timeline to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have…MORE

Biden Brings Thanksgiving Pies to Nantucket First Responders

Biden Brings Thanksgiving Pies to Nantucket First Responders

NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) – President Joe Biden has delivered pumpkin pies to Massachusetts firefighters for Thanksgiving. The president, first lady Jill Biden and their nearly 3-year-old grandson Beau visited with emergency personnel at fire department headquarters on Nantucket island. Earlier in the day, Biden expressed his appreciation for those who risk their lives to help…MORE

Additional TEXRail Spaces Available for Long-Term Holiday Parking

Additional TEXRail Spaces Available for Long-Term Holiday Parking

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – TEXRail’s long-term parking options have been increased to accommodate riders traveling to DFW Airport for their holiday destinations. Thanksgiving week is peak travel time and parking lots will fill up more quickly as holiday travel ramps up. System Vice President and COO AJ Arjanen said five TEXRail stations will…MORE