A federal judge has banned Alabama from executing a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, reversing a previous opinion that concluded the controversial and relatively new execution method is unconstitutionally cruel. The ruling, issued Tuesday, permanently prevents the state from putting Jeffrey…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. Nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading scores and saw some recovery…
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday, in a case that investigators said mirrored a Hollywood screenplay. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is kicking off the 2026 summer season with plenty of exciting events to help make the best of your visit. Coming up on Friday, June…
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2%…
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee hits another mark for leading the country in nuclear power today. We are the first state to create its own regulatory framework for nuclear Fusion. Leaders say Tennessee is the most responsive state for advanced…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows: high 60's to near 70. Winds: Near Calm. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs: mid/high 80's. Winds: S @ 5 MPH…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- "We don't want your gondola. We don’t want it." The controversy over a proposed gondola is approaching a major decision. Will the town of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s newest food event is serving up a fresh way to explore local lunch spots this week. The first-ever Chattanooga Sandwich Week is bringing $8 sandwich specials…
Economists expect a key inflation gauge set to be released on Wednesday to show that U.S. consumer prices in May rose at their fastest pace in more than three years. The Consumer Price Index is forecast to have risen last…
NEW YORK (AP) — An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned “incredibly reckless,” New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with objects and…
Researchers have discovered dozens of ancient human skeletons, with nearly all of their heads severed, in a ditch in central Europe — a find they acknowledge…
TORONTO (AP) — A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without…
Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have filed a federal lawsuit against an Atlanta law firm and one of its attorneys, alleging mistakes made during their criminal defense contributed to their convictions and prison…
NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9% after careening between an early gain of 1% and a midday loss of 2.3%, sinking further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Nasdaq…
Social Security's trustees report said the program is on track to become insolvent by the end of 2032, when the program's beneficiaries will get a 22% cut in their monthly checks. Social Security guarantees income to over 70 million Americans. Across-the-board benefit…
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp. Building on this innovation, Arianna Mastali, a Georgia Tech PhD student, is developing an interactive wall that produces sounds elephants typically hear in the wild.…
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after…
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A lawyer for a Texas teen charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a high school athlete emphasized self-defense Tuesday, telling jurors that the tragedy at a track meet was linked…
Meta Platforms is offering free training for people to work in its data centers and guaranteeing them a job in a skilled trade after completing a five-week course. The technology giant announced on Monday that it is committing $115 million…
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. -- The Samaritan Center has announced an expansion of its geographical service area to three high-demand neighboring zip codes: 37411, 37412, and 37406. Eligible residents within the newly…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is climbing as artificial-intelligence stocks regain more of their sudden and sharp losses from last week, while oil prices ease. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% early Tuesday and pulled back within 2.1%…