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U.S. trade deficit reaches 5-month high in May

Trump talks U.S.-China trade war at G20 summit WASHINGTON — President Trump insists his multi-front trade wars are working, but the U.S. trade deficit rose to a five-month high in May as the politically sensitive imbalances with China and Mexico…

Ford Mustang creator Lee Iacocca dies at 94

Lee Iacocca, who created the iconic Ford Mustang and later in his career rescued Chrysler from bankruptcy, has died, his foundation and Ford Motor Company confirmed on Tuesday. He was 94. Iacocca's daughter told The Washington Post the cause of…

Electric scooter roadblock in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While dockless e-scooters like Lime are growing in popularity, the small shared vehicles are causing problems for many cities. On Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council Members unanimously passed on the first reading, an ordinance to temporarily stop…

Tennessee Real ID drivers licenses

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee began issuing the new Real I-D Driver's Licenses yesterday. These will be required to fly commercially, or to enter any Federal Building or Nuclear facility beginning next year. News 12's Ashley Henderson has the story.

11 great white sharks spotted off Cape Cod

Chatham, Massachusetts — Tourists are heading to Cape Cod for the Fourth of July weekend and waiting close to shore are 11 great white sharks spotted over the last two days. Marine biologist Greg Skomal tagged three of the great whites…

Church donates to clear debt for almost 2,000 families

One church's efforts eliminated almost $2 million worth of medical debt for nearly 2,000 families living in West Michigan. The medical debt was paid off by the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt, through the efforts of Grand Rapids First church in…

Big business urges Supreme Court to protect LGBTQ rights

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Oct. 8 on three cases concerning alleged discrimination against LGBTQ workers. Many of America's best-known companies have submitted a letter to the court urging it rule federal civil rights law covers LGBTQ…

East Ridge politician Curtis Adams dies at 86

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A long and colorful political career in our area officially came to an end Tuesday in Chattanooga. Curtis Adams was 86. He was a long time member of the Hamilton County Commissioner and also served as Mayor…

Cockroaches are becoming nearly impossible to kill

Cockroaches are known to be tenacious little pests that taunt humans with their resiliency. According to a new study, these vile bugs may been even more resilient than previously thought. Researchers from Purdue University found German cockroaches — the most common…

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