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English-speaking ISIS supporters exploit messaging app

The English-speaking supporters of the terrorist group ISIS have been using the encrypted messaging app Telegram to communicate with like-minded sympathizers around the world, a new report finds. A new study by George Washington University's Program on Extremism found that…

Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger may not yet be a dead deal

The merger talks collapsed Wednesday night after the French government -- Renault's top stakeholder -- asked for more time to get support from Renault partner Nissan. But officials in both France and Italy are indicating there might be room for…

Military to spend a month painting border barriers

Washington — Members of the military deployed near the U.S.-Mexico border have been assigned to spend a month painting a mile-long stretch of barriers to improve their "aesthetic appearance." Lawmakers were notified of the action on Wednesday in an email…

Truck hits home on Vance Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A truck hit a home Wednesday evening. It happened on Vance Road. Chattanooga Fire officials said a woman was trying to make a turn when she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator and ran into the house.…

Ohio doctor charged with murder in overdose deaths

Chicago — An Ohio doctor has been charged with murder in the overdose deaths of 25 patients. Authorities said the deaths of the victims, who were between 37 and 85 years old, were intentional. First, Dr. William Husel lost his…

Timeshare exit companies may be scamming customers

Susanne and Ernest Jansson enjoyed their vacation timeshare near the beaches and boardwalks of the New Jersey shore for 14 years. But when the annual maintenance more than doubled to $1,500 a year, they could no longer afford it. "It…

This retailer is No. 1 in opening stores this year

Dollar General is planning to open 975 stores in 2019, making it the top retail company for expanding so far this year — by a long shot. But it's not the only dollar store prospering as many once-mighty retailers are…

No More Online Ordained Ministers In Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Are you an online ordained minister in the state of Tennessee? If so, then you won't be one for long. Starting July first, House Bill 0213 prohibits persons receiving online ordinations from solemnizing the rite of matrimony.…

Beto O'Rourke wants term limits for Supreme Court justices

Watch Elaine Quijano's exclusive interview with Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke at 6:30 p.m. ET, throughout the evening on CBSN, and at CBSNews.com. Beto O'Rourke introduced a sweeping voting rights proposal on Wednesday that aims to increase registration by 50…

YouTube plans to ban thousands of extremist videos

YouTube announced plans Wednesday to block discriminatory content from its platform, which is expected to affect thousands of videos and channels that promote neo-Nazism and other discriminatory ideologies. The new policies come just one day after the video platform said…

Trump administration ends federal fetal tissue research

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Wednesday it is ending medical research by government scientists using human fetal tissue, overriding the advice of scientists that there's no other way to tackle some health problems and handing abortion opponents a major…

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