WAXAHACHIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas community is raising money for the family of the man who drowned while trying to save a teen in Lake Waxahachie over the weekend. Waxahachie police said first responders received a call about a drowning near Boat Dock Park around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. Bystanders told police…… MORE
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Their Most Intense Fire in Months and Then Pull Back
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah traded heavy fire early Sunday but backed off from sparking a widely feared all-out war. Both sides signaled their most intense exchange of fire in months was over. The cross-border attack came as high-level talks resumed in Egypt aimed at a cease-fire between Israel and…… MORE
Babe Ruth’s ‘called Shot’ Jersey Sells at Auction for Over $24 Million
DALLAS (AP) — The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, has sold at auction for over $24 million. Heritage Auctions said the New York Yankee slugger’s jersey went for $24.12 million early Sunday after a bidding war in Dallas that…… MORE
Back-to-work Order Issued for 2 Major Canada Railroads. Union Will Comply, but Lawsuit Planned
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating. The Teamsters union representing workers said Saturday that it will comply with the order. But it will also…… MORE
Kroger and Albertsons Hope to Merge but Must Face a Skeptical US Government in Court First
The largest proposed grocery merger in U.S. history is heading to court. On one side are supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, which say their planned merger will help them compete against rivals like Costco. On the other side are antitrust regulators from the Federal Trade Commission, who say the merger would eliminate competition and raise…… MORE