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House Judiciary votes on holding Barr in contempt

After negotiations with the Department of Justice, House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are now pressing ahead with holding a vote on potentially finding Attorney General William Barr in contempt for not complying with the panel's subpoenas to provide documents…

Ride-sharing app drivers on strike ahead of Uber IPO

With Uber's highly anticipated IPO just days away, thousands of ride-sharing app drivers went on strike Wednesday morning. Drivers want a pay structure that gives them a bigger share of riders' fares. "Passenger fares have gone up,  but drivers haven't…

Kamala Harris unveils bill to fund, support public defenders

Harris grills Barr on White House contacts California Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for president, will unveil a new bill Wednesday that promises to provide hundreds of millions in new funding for public defenders. Harris' EQUAL Defense Act would…

Neighbors react after body found in house fire

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "It's just a really sad day," Debbie Dunn said. Dunn was at her home Tuesday afternoon when she realized a nearby house on Stone Crest Circle in Hurricane Creek was on fire. "I came out…

An Unique Addition Could Come To St. Elmo

St. Elmo could soon have a new multi-use development near the Incline. Some residents in the area are happy with the thought of having a change in scenery. Leanna Courtney who loves and works in the area says, "I'm excited…

Study finds contaminated drinking water in 43 states

A new report by the non-profit Environmental Working Group and Northeastern University finds people in nearly every state in the country are exposed to unhealthy drinking water. According to the researchers, 43 states have locations, including drinking water sites, contaminated…

Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, CDC says

More women in the United States are dying from pregnancy-related causes, and the majority of those deaths could be prevented, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report finds that about 700 U.S. women…

Fire at Norfolk Southern Rail yard

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters battled a blaze at the Norfolk Southern Rail Yard overnight. Four units from the Chattanooga Fire department responded and found a large stack of railroad ties on fire next to the main rail line. Firetrucks…

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