Gas Tank explodes during gas theft attempt on Sand Mountain
Watch the video of the theft that ends with a ball of fire.
Missing chef found dead in New York City hostel
New York City police discovered the body of a missing chef at a Queens hostel on Thursday, NYPD said in a statement. Andrea Zamperoni, 33, had been missing since Monday, worrying his friends and coworkers at the iconic Cipriani restaurant.…
Resident says man was dragging him out of his bed, so he shot him
William Pappageorge was pronounced dead at the scene.
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne resigned from the retailer on Thursday following his cryptic statement last week about the "Deep State" and his involvement in various investigations. He had also told The New York Times that he had an affair with…
Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Vaping, even temporarily, can affect the blood vessels in healthy people — even if the vape pod does not contain nicotine, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology this week. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine…
Walmart to reopen El Paso store after mass shooting
El Paso grieves after mass shooting Walmart plans to reopen the El Paso store where 22 people were killed in a mass shooting this month, the retail giant said Thursday, but the entire interior of the building will first be…
Wounded veterans find solace in wheelchair rugby
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid introduces us to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games…
TSA says REAL ID deadline drawing near
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out a new public awareness campaign for REAL ID, in order to avoid the rush as its deadline to swap draws near. Travelers will not be able to board a flight without a…
Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that will boost the minimum salary for the state's teachers for the first time in three decades. By the 2023-2024 school year, minimum teacher salaries in Illinois are set to reach $40,000 —…
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
The convenience of online shopping may be helpful for consumers — but it's often not so good for traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which have closed in recent years. Now there's an experiment underway near Dallas that could be a…
Del Monte Foods closing two more plants, laying off hundreds
Del Monte Foods is closing two manufacturing plants and selling two others, affecting more than 800 jobs. Company executives is streamlining its domestic operations amid headwinds that include U.S. tariffs on China and rising metal costs. Food manufacturers announced nearly…
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The Amazon rainforest is being ravaged by flames. Soot from thousands of wildfires has blackened skies across Brazil, and the smoke is even visible from space. Brazil's Environmental Minister Ricardo Salles has been using Twitter to give updates on the…
Dr. Johnson using his payraise for a new scholarship program
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson spoke with Ooltewah High Seniors this morning with some good news. Dr. Johnson shared with the students that because there was a clause in his contract that tied future bonuses to…
Driver charge with license violation in Hixson Pike wreck
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There was a serious accident this morning on Hixson Pike. It involved a red SUV that flipped on its side and a silver Honda that had major damage. An Officer on the scene said the driver of the…
Body found near Ringgold was a woman from Birchwood
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff has identified the woman whose body was found in a ditch over the weekend. She was 38 year old Brandi Jane Elliott from Birchwood. The body was found Saturday along Magill Lane…
Bradley County investigates overnight shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting overnight. It happened on Upper River Road near Charleston after 1 AM. They say someone was killed in the shooting. But the circumstances are still under investigation.
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
For 10 days, machines kept 17-year-old Tryston Zohfeld alive while doctors tried to determine why this formerly healthy, athletic teen's lungs were failing. After multiple tests yielded no clear diagnosis, doctors concluded that Tryston's vaping habit, which his parents didn't…
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The Trump campaign, in concert with the Women for Trump organization, is hosting several events across 13 states to celebrate Women's Equality Day, participating in "An Evening to Empower" in honor of the 99th anniversary of women's suffrage. Although Women's…
Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid, is set to announce Thursday that he'll seek a third term as governor. Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make…
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
Just a week after announcing his departure from the packed field of Democratic presidential primary contenders, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced that he's set his eyes on a Senate bid instead. A video formally rolling out his campaign was released…
10 walk away unhurt after small jet slides off runway and burns
Oroville, California -- All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday when the aircraft aborted its takeoff at a small Northern California airport, went off the runway and burst into flames, officials said. Thick black smoke from the…
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
Just when you thought it was safe to drink bottled water, a new U.N. report raises concerns about what you may be consuming: tiny particles of microplastics. The just-published 124-page report from the World Health Organization (WHO) is the first…
I-59 reopens following fatal crash
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - All lanes of I-59 northbound in Dade County are back open after a deadly, fiery crash involving a produce tractor-trailer. Crews were working to clean-up the shoulder of the interstate near the Alabama line at…
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Florida panthers seen with health disorder Several panthers and bobcats in Florida appear to have developed a mysterious disorder, and it's catching the attention of wildlife officials. The animals have been spotted struggling to walk properly and are having difficulty…