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New Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO announced

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volkswagen plant is getting a new CEO. On Thursday, they announced a new group of leaders. Tom du Plessis is transitioning to become the new CEO of the facility. Former CEO Frank Fischer came back…

13 Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist Facebook posts

Philadelphia — Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. "I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts," said Police Commissioner Richard…

Georgia senator hospitalized after apartment fall

WASHINGTON (AP) - Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson has been hospitalized after he fell and fractured four ribs. In a news release Wednesday evening, the senator's spokeswoman Amanda Maddox said the 74-year-old fell in his Washington apartment Tuesday night. Maddox…

U.S. destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz

Trump says U.S destroyed Iranian drone The U.S. destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump announced in the East Room of the White House. The president claimed the action was a defensive one after…

Driver dies from Bonny Oaks crash last week

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say one of the drivers in a crash last week has died from his injuries. The wreck happened last Thursday afternoon on Bonny Oaks Drive. Investigators say a Ford Explorer drifted into the path of…

House approves $15 minimum wage for workers

Some states are raising the minimum wage The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour. Democrats pushed through the bill Thursday with a party-line vote of…

Morehouse students accuse staff member of assault

Several male Morehouse College students have posted videos of themselves on Twitter, alleging they had been sexually assaulted by a male staff member at the school. The explosive videos went viral, and Morehouse College has responded to the allegations against…

Trump says Congress "foolishly" gave aid to Puerto Rico

President Trump criticized the leadership of Puerto Rico in a series of tweets Thursday, saying that Congress "foolishly gave 92 Billion Dollars for hurricane relief" to the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Mr. Trump's tweets come…

Jeffrey Epstein denied bail by federal judge

Jeffrey Epstein was denied bail by a federal judge on Thursday as he faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, CBS News confirms. Judge Richard M. Berman ruled that Epstein, 66, will need to remain in jail as he awaits trial.…

Pricey gear sold for just $94.48 in Prime Day glitch

On Amazon Prime Day, some customers ran into a glitch that prevented them from loading items into their carts. Others experienced a much more advantageous glitch. Several customers said they bought thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment for a…

Grundy County Sheriff warns of 'prop,' fake money

GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - 39-year-old Altamont man Whitney Dunwoody is accused trying to use fake money at a business in Grundy County. Authorities arrested him Wednesday morning. "We've had some sharp business owners that have been able to detect…

Small plane crash in Sequatchie County

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A small plane crashed in Sequatchie County. According to the FAA, a Glasair II aircraft crashed Wednesday evening. They say only the pilot was on board. We're still working to get the condition and identity…

Heat wave across central U.S. prompts health warnings

St. Louis, Missouri — Extreme heat warnings are posted across the central U.S. Temperatures feel well over 100 degrees. Public health officials are warning people to heed their heat warnings. St. Louis is in the excessive heat danger zone. Prolonged exposure…

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