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Fire Destroys House on Signal Mountain

Signal Mountain, TN (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, multiple fire crews responded to a back deck fire of 1329 Sunset Drive on Signal Mountain. While no injuries were reported, the house is a total loss. Damages are estimated to be…

At least 14 killed, dozens more injured in vehicle pile-up

In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, the aftermath of a highway accident is seen in Lanzhou in northwestern China's Gansu province.  Chen Bin/Xinhua via AP BEIJING -- Authorities in China said Saturday that…

At least 14 killed, dozens more injured in vehicle pile-up

In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, the aftermath of a highway accident is seen in Lanzhou in northwestern China's Gansu province.  Chen Bin/Xinhua via AP BEIJING -- Authorities in China said Saturday that…

Migrants' brief hopes of buses to Mexico's capital dashed

SAYULA, Mexico -- Thousands of Central American migrants traveling in a caravan through southern Mexico had their brief hopes of reaching the country's capital on Saturday dashed after the governor of Veracruz state pulled an offer of dozens of buses…

Alabama Democrats enthusiastic, but can they win?

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Hopeful after electing Doug Jones as U.S. senator and energized by their opposition to President Donald Trump, Alabama Democrats have more candidates running for statewide office in 2018 than they did four years ago.

Two juveniles shot on Sharp Street Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A suspect in the shootings of two teenage boys was located and arrested in Henry County, Georgia. 29 year old Robert Earl Craig will be charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, two counts of…

'Sculptures in the Sky' brings Saturday Family Fun

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Get ready for some high-flying family fun when the skies will be filled with colorful kites at 'Sculptures in the Sky.' The free event takes place today from 12pm - 6pm at 1800 Polk Street. Kids…

Transformer Explosion Leads to Commercial Fire

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters responded to a commercial fire around 9:30pm Saturday morning. According to Captain Evan Rose, a transformer blew up at a substation adjacent to P.S.C. Metals at 980 West 19th Street. Flames from the explosion…

New U.S. sanctions are expected to hit Iranians hard

TEHRAN, Iran — President Trump announced he is reimposing all sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the nuclear deal. Eight countries will be allowed to continue buying Iran's oil. But the new measures are expected to hit Iranians…

Christian woman's release delayed after blasphemy acquittal

ISLAMABAD -- The release of a Christian woman in Pakistan, acquitted eight years after being sentenced to death for blasphemy, was delayed Friday after authorities agreed to bar her from flying abroad following talks with radical Islamists who want her…

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