Georgia won't hold presidential primary on Super Tuesday
it will give state and county election officials breathing room in a tight timeline to replace the state's outdated touchscreen voting machines.
Close encounter with great white shark caught on video
A group of fishermen may need a bigger boat after a close encounter with a great white shark about 30 miles off the New Jersey coast, CBS station WCBS-TV reports. The boat's captain likened the experience to the movie "Jaws."…
PG&E to pay $1 billion to California towns for wildfire damage
Bankrupt California utility Pacific Gas & Electric agreed Tuesday to pay $1 billion to 14 local governments to cover damages from a series of deadly wildfires last year caused by downed power lines. The San Francisco-based company is facing more…
House panel holds hearing on reparations for slavery
A House Judiciary subcommittee is gathering to debate H.R. 40, a bill that would study how the U.S. would implement reparations to black Americans, amid a national conversation about what the federal government owes descendants of slaves. Sen. Cory Booker,…
Mesmerizing wave-like clouds spotted over mountain in Virginia
Seven weird weather phenomenons When Amy Hunter looked up at the overcast sky over Virginia's picturesque Smith Mountain, what she saw looked like a surreal painting. Rolling waves tumbled across the sky. The clouds mysteriously formed perfect crests, as if…
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast has scientists perplexed
Scientists are puzzled by a disturbing trend in the waters along four Gulf Coast states: almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed ashore since February, about three times the usual number. From Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, coastline residents…
Ship with $1B worth of cocaine could have 30 more tons on board
Investigators in Philadelphia continue to search the cargo ship where they found more than 17 tons of cocaine Tuesday in what's being called one of the biggest drug busts in U.S. history. Officials told CBS News there could be 30…
Son charged in mob father's slaying, failed attack on brother
New York -- Federal prosecutors say the son of a reputed Bonanno associate gunned down at a McDonald's drive-thru in the Bronx was behind his father's hit, and an earlier failed attack on his own brother. Anthony Zottola Sr. was…
New York set to adopt aggressive emission reduction goals
New York would adopt the nation's most aggressive emission reduction goals under a proposal worked out by state leaders and endorsed by the state Senate Tuesday night. Under the legislation, New York would generate 100% of its electricity from renewable…
San Francisco city leaders vote to ban e-cigarette sales
San Francisco could soon become the first city to block the sale of e-cigarettes, in an effort to crack down on vaping by kids. City leaders voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban the sale of the products in city limits,…
Teens killed friend after man offered $9M to record "rape and murder"
Anchorage, Alaska -- An Indiana man implicated in the murder of an Alaska teenager had allegedly promised millions of dollars to the teens who killed her in exchange for images of the killing, CBS affiliate KTVA reported. Court documents say…
EPA chief to make "major policy announcement"
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler is making a "major policy announcement" Wednesday morning. Although the EPA has not disclosed the topic of the announcement, Democrats, environmentalists, industry representatives and others expect it will be on rolling back regulations on…
House votes to block Trump's military transgender ban
The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday night to block President Trump's move to restrict transgender men and women from military service. The House passed, by a 243-183 vote, an amendment to block Mr. Trump's transgender ban from remaining in effect. The…
Chaos at Honolulu airport after false report of shooter
People ran past security checkpoints away from Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Terminal 2 on Tuesday after false reports of an active shooter. The terminal was evacuated, leading to flight delays as passengers were forced to go through security…
Buttigieg reinforces bodycam order after South Bend shooting
South Bend, Indiana Mayor and 2020 Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday requested the city's police chief to issue an order reaffirming the city's police department's policy on body cameras. According to a release pertaining to the general order, the policy…
NAACP And Residents Oppose B.I.D Resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Business Improvement District Resolution has continued to cause drama between City Council and residents. The NAACP held a rally today outside of City Council before the meeting began because members feel like the bid ordinance will keep…
Authorities: Alabama man fed meth to caged 'attack squirrel'
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Alabama investigators say a man kept a caged "attack squirrel" in his apartment and fed it methamphetamine to ensure it stayed aggressive. The News Courier reports authorities are seeking 35-year-old Mickey Paulk on multiple charges including…
More paved bike lanes coming to Enterprise South Nature Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Enterprise South Nature Park will be making improvements, thanks to an anonymous donor. Hamilton county leaders first heard about the contribution at last week's meeting. Ashley Henderson has the story. Hamilton County General Services Administrator Lee Norris…
Australia's ABC News issues humorous response to Trump tweet
President Trump regularly calls broadcast networks and newspapers "fake news" on Twitter and Monday night he hurled the insult at ABC News. However, he didn't tag the American ABC News in his tweet, but an Australian broadcaster — and they…
Flesh-eating bacteria becoming more common 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…
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,"…