A mother from Raleigh, North Carolina arranged for her son to take a flight to Sweden by himself on Sunday and thought he'd be okay. She paid the fee to have someone from United Airlines supervise the unaccompanied minor, and…
Researchers who eliminated HIV from mice say their results are an important advance in efforts to develop a cure for HIV infection in people. This is the first time that the AIDS-causing virus has been eradicated from the genomes of…
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…
A new lawsuit filed overnight blames gun manufacturers and dealers for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. In October 2017, a gunman opened fire on an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, killing 58 and wounding nearly 500 others.…
The Pentagon is rolling out military hardware for a Fourth of July unlike any other. Tanks on the National Mall and military flyovers will be part of the capital's celebration, by order of President Trump. He'll be the first president…
Although the U.S. has not seen a large-scale terrorism attack on its soil in almost two decades, threats from several extremist organizations persist and some trends are "ominous," says Russ Travers, the deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center within…
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…
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…
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.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new report from the CDC shows that Americans could be at risk of a parasite that can make you sick for weeks. It has been found in some of your favorite summertime places. News 12 Now's…
More than 660,000 Passat sedans (2012-20) and Atlas SUVs (2018-19) are affected. The problem is with the headlights.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The teen charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife was driving more than 30 miles over the speed limit and accelerating when he slammed into the back of…
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…
People in Rhea County are buying fireworks and supporting a good cause.
The Trump administration is dropping its effort to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 census, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. In an email obtained by CBS News to attorneys who…
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…
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) internal watchdog found squalid conditions in several detention centers for migrant families and children in Texas, including "serious" overcrowding, minors going without hot meals for days and detainees begging not to be returned to…
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…
The organizers of a controversial "Straight Pride Parade" planned in Boston this summer said they received suspicious letters, prompting a response from the FBI, three fire departments and the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad. They turned out to be filled with…
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 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…
The blowback to Nike's decision to pull Betsy Ross American flag sneakers didn't take long. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on Tuesday said he's rescinding financial incentives recently offered to the maker of athletic shoes to build a $185 million plant…
Yet another U.S. agency has fallen victim to ransom demands by internet hackers. A state court representative told CBS affiliate WGCL-TV that over the weekend it was discovered that hackers had found their way into the Georgia court system, knocking the…
Packaged fresh vegetables sold under the Green Giant and Trader Joe's brands are being recalled because they may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeria, a disease that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. The products under recall…