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American scientist's body reportedly found in Greece

Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have reportedly found the body of an American scientist who disappeared last week while attending a conference on the island. Greek newspaper Ekathimerini reported on Tuesday that police found the body of Suzanne…

Hamilton County inmate nabbed, questions remain

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After around 35 hours of being on the loose, authorities were able to nab Anthony Labron Bell. He was found in handcuffs with a broken chain. "We're thankful and pleased that this is now ended,"…

Two Elderly Sisters Saved By Their Neighbor

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- A fire in Dalton early this morning consumed a house where two elderly sisters lived. Sisters Faye and Carolyn Wooten have lived together for eleven years. Early Monday morning that all changed. Mysteriously, their carport caught on fire…

Copycat Blue Bell ice cream licker arrested in Louisiana

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after filming himself copying a teen's viral video in which she licked a half gallon of Blue Bell ice cream in a supermarket, Louisiana authorities said. Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) deputies took Lenise Martin III…

D.C. area deluged by rain as floodwaters strand drivers

Dangerous flash flooding created havoc across the Washington, D.C. metro area on Monday, CBS affiliate WUSA-TV reported. The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency across the area. Heavy rain caused dangerous flash flooding and the flash flood watch was extended…

Supreme Court to hear arguments in DACA case in November

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday announced it would hear oral arguments regarding the prolonged legal battle over the Trump administration's efforts to end the Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants from deportation in…

Jim Beam warehouse fire kills thousands of fish

Jim Beam warehouse fire run-off killing fish Crews continue to track the environmental impact of the massive Jim Beam warehouse fire in Northern Kentucky, as run-off from the fire has traveled more than 20 miles along the Kentucky River, killing…

Chattanooga Market gets peachy this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today brought a sweet event to the Chattanooga Market: the annual Peach Festival. There were over 150 vendors that offered a variety of peach dishes. From fresh peaches, peach salsa and peach jam everything was very peachy!…

TWRA cracking down on intoxicated boaters

HAMILTON CO. Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participated in Operation Dry Water during the fourth of July holiday weekend. The TWRA along with the Coast Guard and National Association of Boating Law Administration started this campaign in…

USWNT to hold World Cup victory parade in New York CIty

Team USA beats Netherlands 2-0 New York City will celebrate the United States Women's National Team winning their fourth World Cup championship with a ticker-tape parade, CBS New York reported. The event will kick off Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. along a stretch…

USA beats Netherlands to win Women's World Cup

U.S. wins 2019 Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory over NetherlandsThe United States Women's National team is celebrating victory as World Cup champions. After beating the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday's final, they hoisted the trophy for the second consecutive tournament.…

Arrests Made In Double Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Two arrest have been made in the double shooting that happened Saturday on East 49th street. According to CPD, the two suspects arrived in a stolen vehicle and began shooting at the home that had five people inside.…

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