Kids learn and have fun at educational summer camp
A Chattanooga summer camp allows kids to have fun and also learn while they are out of school.
Americans for the Arts honors Passageways 2.0
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A public art installation in Chattanooga was nationally recognized in Minneapolis. People driving by East 7th Street, might not even realize what's in the alley. At first you are greeted by lights, and then this art…
Alex Jones sanctioned by court after child porn dispute
A Connecticut judge on Tuesday sanctioned Infowars founder Alex Jones after he threatened one of the attorneys representing families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. Jones lashed out after the families' lawyers alleged that Jones sent them child porn. Jones is…
Third grade class takes action after finding error in textbook
Oneonta, New York— At Valley View Elementary School in Oneonta, New York, a third grade class was feeling more than a little frustrated when they discovered a problem in a math workbook. It said "Christopher Columbus landed in America." "America,"…
Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy Valisure has discovered another cancer-causing chemical in blood-pressure pills made by companies including Novartis, according to a petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The filing to the FDA on Thursday involves dimethylformamide, or DMF, a solvent…
Walmart filed more drone patents than Amazon in 2018
In 2018, Walmart edged out archrival Amazon when it came to filing for drone technology patents. Walmart filed 56 requests, while Amazon filed 54. These initiatives reflect the changing nature of retail and consumers' "want it now" mentality. Walmart appears…
$1 billion worth of cocaine seized in massive drug bust
$1B worth of cocaine seized in Philadelphia More than $1 billion worth of cocaine has been seized at the Philadelphia Port on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. They say the drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons of the…
Firefighters say a closed door saved a home in East Brainerd
"The “closed door” allowed the fire to burn itself out due to the lack of oxygen in the room."
Who is stealing flowers from Downtown Cleveland?
Gardeners are angry about the flowers they planted for downtown beautification that are disappearing.
Police charge suspect with 2nd degree murder in overdose case
The Medical Examiner ruled the victim died from a meth overdose.
Former XFL star "He Hate Me" reported missing
A former professional football player for Vince McMahon's XFL and the NFL's Carolina Panthers is missing and endangered, according to deputies in South Carolina. The Sheriff's Office in Lancaster County put out missing person's report for Torrald "Rod" Smart on…
White House knew of Shanahan domestic incident for months, officials say
The White House knew about a violent domestic dispute between members of outgoing Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's family that derailed his expected nomination to become the permanent secretary, according to two administration officials familiar with the matter. Shanahan withdrew…
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
Google announced a $1 billion investment to ease the housing crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area, pledging to add about 20,000 homes to the region over the next decade. Google plans to convert at least $750 million of its…
Boeing announces first 737 Max deal since deadly crashes
Boeing is selling its 737 Max planes again. The company announced at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday that International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and other carriers, signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing…
Alabama's Roy Moore to announce US Senate plans Thursday
President Donald Trump last month appeared to discourage Moore from entering the race.
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is withdrawing from consideration to be permanent defense secretary after reports emerged about violent domestic incidents between members of his family several years ago. President Trump announced the move in a tweet Tuesday, saying Secretary…
Hildreth pleads in fentanyl overdose case
She was sentenced to 25 years in prison
Horse collapses and dies during race just after taking the lead
Another horse dies at SoCal race track A horse collapsed and died shortly after taking the lead during a race in Maryland over the weekend, marking at least the 12th racehorse to die this year in the state. Follow the…
Body of missing swimmer reportedly found in Hudson River
The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from the Hudson River, sources told CBS New York. They said his body was found Tuesday in the Fort Tryon area off northern Manhattan. The swimmer was previously identified as 67-year-old…
Sheriff trying to identify body of a woman found in a field near LaFayette
Two men found the body of a woman about a 100 feet off Mineral Springs Road near Lafayette.
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
A young black bear was killed after it had been spotted several times near Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon, state wildlife officials said. The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it near…
Flesh-eating bacteria increasing on East Coast
A dangerous flesh-eating bacteria may be on the rise at some popular East Coast beaches due to warming water temperatures. In the past two years, five cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterial infection that is spread by handling or…
N.J. man found dead in Dominican hotel amid spate of mystery illnesses
Last Updated Jun 18, 2019 9:10 AM EDT CBS News has learned more Americans are reporting incidents of mysterious illnesses and deaths in the Dominican Republic. A New Jersey man is at least the eighth person to die while on…
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
Facebook has unveiled an ambitious plan for its own digital currency similar to bitcoin, called Libra. It's partnering with several other heavyweights, such as Visa, Mastercard, Uber, PayPal and Spotify. Libra is scheduled to launch within the next six to…