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Dr. Mehmet Oz Testifies Before Senate Committee for CMS Nomination Amid Scrutiny

Dr. Mehmet Oz Testifies Before Senate Committee for CMS Nomination Amid Scrutiny

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. A respected heart surgeon who became a popular TV personality, Oz now aims to oversee health insurance for…MORE

Engine Issue Leads to Emergency Landing and Fire on American Airlines Flight

Engine Issue Leads to Emergency Landing and Fire on American Airlines Flight

Credit: Bill Worrell An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed that a Boeing 737-800 on a flight to Denver International Airport (DIA) “experienced an engine-related issue” on Thursday. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane landed at DIA around 5:15 p.m. after the crew reported engine vibrations. Once on the ground and taxiing to the…MORE

McKinney Police K9 Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting

McKinney Police K9 Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting

MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney Police K9 was killed in the line of duty alongside a shooting suspect during an officer-involved shooting on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. According to the McKinney Police Department, officers responded to the Red Roof Inn at 1300 North Central Expressway around 2:44 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival,…MORE

Dallas Police to Close Several Deep Ellum Streets This Weekend for Safety Measures

Dallas Police to Close Several Deep Ellum Streets This Weekend for Safety Measures

DALLAS — Dallas police will be closing several streets in the Deep Ellum area on Friday and Saturday nights, according to a recent announcement. Starting at 10 p.m. on both nights, Elm and Main Streets, along with several side streets off these thoroughfares, will be closed. Additionally, Malcolm X Boulevard will become one-way, allowing only…MORE