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Tlaib cancels Israel trip, citing "oppressive conditions"

After the Israeli government agreed to allow U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib entry into the West Bank to visit her relatives during an overseas humanitarian trip, the Michigan Democrat says she's now changing her plans amid widespread outcry, slamming Israeli leadership for…

Judge orders paper ballot backup plan for Georgia

If Georgia election officials fail to meet the tight timeline they've set to implement an entirely new voting system, they'll have to quickly pivot to hand-marked paper ballots for the March presidential primaries. That's according to a Thursday ruling by…

Missing Chattanooga Teen

UPDATE: Christian was located by the East Ridge Police Department and has been reunited with his family. _______ CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Christian Mendez left home around 4:00 pm Thursday. CPD says that he was upset with his mother and ran from…

Tennessee executes inmate in electric chair for double murder

This undated booking photo released by the Tennessee Department of Corrections shows Stephen West. Tennessee Dept. of Corrections Tennessee executed its third inmate in the electric chair since November, killing a man Thursday who maintained that he didn't stab a…

Howard Connect Academy ribbon cutting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Community members celebrated the opening of a brand new school in Hamilton County. This afternoon, people gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Howard Connect Academy. School district administrators, community leaders and parents all participated. They then went…

Hometown Tours Georgia: Chickamauga Battlefield

FORT OGELTHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - One hundred and 55 years ago, the battle for Chattanooga began in Chickamauga. This was the second deadliest battles fought during the civil war. Now, the Chickamauga Battlefield has preserved the land that was fought on…

July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

This summer hasn't just felt like the hottest ever — it actually has been. July 2019 is now officially the hottest month on record, since record-keeping began 140 years ago. The average global temperature last month was 1.71 degrees Fahrenheit…

Court says detained migrant children must get soap

Lawyers want access to border facilities Detained migrant children must have access to soap and toothpaste, and cannot be deprived of sleep, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a federal government appeal,…

Israel bars 2 Democratic congresswomen from entry

The Israeli government said Thursday it would bar two Democratic congresswomen who support the Palestinian-led boycott movement from entering the country, a move that drew swift rebukes from Democratic leaders in Congress as well as the leading pro-Israel lobbying group…

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