Measles cases break 25-year record, CDC says
Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to a new high, eclipsing the total number of cases from all of 1994, the worst in 25 years, the CDC said Thursday. The tally is so high that measles could lose its…
Russian trolls fueled anti-vaccination debate, study finds
Russian Twitter trolls have attempted to fuel the anti-vaccination debate in the U.S., posting about the issue far more than the average Twitter user last year, a study out of George Washington University has found. The "sophisticated" bots shared opinions from…
Dollar Tree warns that more China tariffs will hurt shoppers
Dollar Tree is joining other major retailers, including Walmart and Macy's, in warning that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will likely result in higher prices for American consumers. Dollar Tree's CEO told Wall Street analysts that a proposed round of…
Army vet to face 2 hate crime charges in California crash
San Francisco — Prosecutors will file hate crime charges against a former Army sharpshooter accused of eight counts of attempted murder after he deliberately plowed his car into pedestrians at a California crosswalk last month, authorities said Thursday. Two hate…
Barbershop owner pays off seniors' debts so they can graduate
Earlier this month, billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith made national headlines for promising to pay off the debts of Morehouse College's class of 2019. Smith's grand gesture made a huge impact on about 400 graduating seniors – and…
Walker deputies looking for inmate who never came back from furlough
The court granted him the furlough after his sentencing
FedEx expands delivery to 7 days a week
Starting next year, FedEx will deliver packages seven days a week, something it currently does during the holiday season. FedEx said the move will help it meed growing demand from online shoppers and retailers. FedEx plans to deliver packages seven…
Major Hollywood studios start to weigh in on heartbeat bill
WarnerMedia and Disney now talk about boycotting Georgia production after Netflix stand.
Waymo resumes self-driving truck tests on Arizona freeways
After pulling its self-driving trucks off Arizona roads in 2017, Waymo said Wednesday it's resuming tests of its autonomous tractor-trailers in the Phoenix area. Waymo, Google's self-driving vehicle division, said the trucks will start driving on freeways this week and…
Nevada governor vetoes bill that would ignore Electoral College
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, vetoed a bill to join a national compact to elect presidents by popular vote, saying that the bill would diminish the state's political power. If Nevada had joined the "National Popular Vote Interstate Compact,"…
Celtics legend Bill Russell to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Bolton Celtics legend Bill Russell will receive the 2019 Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The 85-year-old basketball great made the announcement Thursday on Twitter. "Just found out I will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award," he said. "Arthur was a…
"Kai the Hitchhiker" sentenced to 57 years in lawyer's slaying
A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-wielding hitchhiker" was sentenced to 57 years in prison Thursday in the beating death of a New Jersey man almost six years ago. Jurors in Union County convicted 30-year-old Caleb "Kai"…
New Hampshire repeals its death penalty
New Hampshire is the latest state to repeal its death penalty, as the state Senate had enough votes to override Gov. Chris Sununu's veto. The repeal takes effect immediately. The 16-8 vote Thursday was the necessary two-thirds majority to override.…
Man says emotional support dog mauled him on Delta flight
A man flying on Delta Airlines from Atlanta to San Diego says a fellow passenger's emotional support dog mauled him on the airplane. The man, Marlin Jackson, is now accusing the airline of negligence and is suing both Delta and…
Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran dies at 81
Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi has died. He was 81. Cochran, a 45-year veteran of Congress, passed away early Thursday morning in Oxford, Mississippi, according to the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the senator who replaced him after…
Cubs batter breaks down after line drive strikes 4-year-old girl
Protective netting at ballparks is once again under scrutiny after a young girl was hit by a foul ball at a Wednesday night game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. The 4-year-old took a line drive during the fourth…
Illinois House passes bill mandating gun owners be fingerprinted
Illinois gun owners will be fingerprinted and will pay more for firearm owner identification cards under legislation approved by the Illinois House. The bill passed Wednesday is designed to address what Democratic Rep. Kathleen Willis of Addison calls deficiencies in…
Man who set himself on fire outside White House dies
A man who set himself on fire outside the White House on Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries, the U.S. Park Police confirmed. Park Police and U.S. Secret Service responded to reports of a man who reportedly lit himself…
Energy Department calls natural gas "freedom gas" in press release
Two officials with the U.S. Department of Energy labeled America's natural gas to match the country's reputation for freedom in a press release this week. Its new name? "Freedom gas." The announcement on Tuesday shared the department's approval of additional…
Girl believed to be world's tiniest newborn goes home
When she was born, the baby girl weighed about the same as an apple. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed the birth of the girl and said she is believed to be the world's tiniest surviving micro-preemie, who weighed…
The snakes to avoid in our area during snake season
Experts with TWRA say the two venomous snakes to look out for are the Timber Rattler and the Copperhead.
Traffic fatalities have doubled in Chattanooga
"if someone would have paid just a little bit more attention while they were behind the wheel"
Riverbend Wristbands
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Riverbend has adopted many big festival trends, like the loadable wrist bands that must be purchased this year. In previous years, festival attendees could use tokens to make payments. Now, Riverbend organizers want you to trade in…
Case of Tennessee man accused of killing 8 with grand jury
New details on what happened to the 12 year old girl who survived
