SWAT situation on Gadd Road ends peacefully
A standoff situation in Hixson ended peacefully Tuesday morning, after Chattanooga police negotiated with the suspect.
Ex-Interpol chief may have vanished in China forever
BEIJING -- China's detention of the head of Interpol, the international police organization, is shining a harsh light on Beijing's authoritarian crackdown on alleged graft and disloyalty. Meng Hongwei, a Chinese citizen who worked for years in China's security institutions…
"Monstrous" Hurricane Michael eyeing Florida's Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid a forecast that it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking Florida's northeast Gulf Coast, where frantic coastal residents were boarding up homes and seeking evacuation routes…
Wife of ex-Interpol chief held in China says she's "in great danger"
LYON, France -- The wife of the former Interpol president who disappeared in China has detailed to The Associated Press telephoned threats she received that prompted French authorities to place her under police protection. In her first one-on-one interview since…
Suspect reportedly held in rape, murder of Bulgarian journalist
People take part in a vigil in memory of murdered Bulgarian TV journalist Viktoria Marinova in Sofia, Oct. 8, 2018. Getty Last Updated Oct 9, 2018 7:49 AM EDT RUSE, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian national radio reported Tuesday that a suspect…
Elon Musk's 1st space passenger explains his trust in the SpaceX boss
TOKYO -- The Japanese online retail tycoon who plans to travel to the moon on the SpaceX rocket says he respects and trusts Elon Musk as a fellow entrepreneur, despite his recent troubles. "Twitter can get you into trouble," Yusaku…
Venezuelan opposition says councilman's prison death was no suicide
CARACAS, Venezuela -- The disputed jailhouse death of an opposition councilman arrested on allegations of plotting to kill President Nicolas Maduro has triggered alarm among many Venezuelans and swift condemnation from several foreign dignitaries. Venezuela's government said on Monday that…
"Monstrous" Hurricane Michael eyeing Florida's Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid fears it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking Florida's northeast Gulf Coast, where frantic coastal residents were boarding up homes and seeking evacuation routes away from…
Taliban claims deadly attack on Afghan security forces
An Afghan policeman stands as unseen volunteers carry an injured on a stretcher to a hospital, following an attack that targeted a parliamentary election rally in the Kama district of the eastern province of Nangarhar, in Jalalabad, Oct. 2, 2018.…
Washington Post publishes possible last photo of missing Saudi journalist
ISTANBUL -- The Washington Post published a surveillance image Tuesday showing its missing Saudi contributor walking into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul a week ago, just before he disappeared. Turkish officials have said they fear the columnist was killed there.…
Family holds vigil for father and daughter killed in house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "The house we grew up in is gone. The man I grew up with is gone, and my sister is gone," Curesha Provens said. 12-year-old Jackiya and 51-year-old Curtis Provens were tragically killed in a house…
Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash on Cummings Highway
Chattanooga Police say a motorcyclist died in a crash on Cummings Highway.
United States Postal Service workers rally against privatization
United States Postal Service workers gathered outside of the Federal Building in Chattanooga to say, "U.S. mail is not for sale."
Rossville business fire under investigation
A Rossville business is destroyed after a large fire last night.
Saudi journalist's disappearance meant to send "brutal message"
Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing in Turkey last week, and some fear he was murdered for his columns critical of Saudi Arabia. The Turkish government has pointed the finger directly at the Kingdom. "The burden lies with Saudi…
Emily's List of Weekday Activities - October 9, 2018
Enjoy some of the scenic views of the Scenic City with a family sunset canoe trip.
Friends of missing Saudi journalist fear he was murdered
ISTANBUL — President Trump said Monday he's concerned about reports that a journalist with the Washington Post is missing. Jamal Khashoggi was last seen six days ago, and now Turkish officials are accusing Saudi Arabia of murdering him. The respected…
Suspect in ex-spy's poisoning is doctor for Russian intelligence, group says
A photo provided by the London Metropolitan Police on Sept. 5, 2018, shows two Russian nationals charged with the attempted murder of ex-spy Sergei Skripal using the deadly nerve agent Novichok in Salisbury, England. Handout LONDON — One of the two…
Suspect in ex-spy's poisoning is doctor for Russian intelligence, group says
A photo provided by the London Metropolitan Police on Sept. 5, 2018, shows two Russian nationals charged with the attempted murder of ex-spy Sergei Skripal using the deadly nerve agent Novichok in Salisbury, England. Handout LONDON — One of the two…
Hurricane Michael to strengthen as it targets Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- A tropical weather system rapidly strengthened Monday into Hurricane Michael Monday and is likely to keep growing stronger ahead of an expected strike on Florida's Panhandle by midweek, forecasters said. Florida and Alabama have both declared states of emergency.…
Hurricane Michael to strengthen as it targets Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- A tropical weather system rapidly strengthened Monday into Hurricane Michael Monday and is likely to keep growing stronger ahead of an expected strike on Florida's Panhandle by midweek, forecasters said. Florida and Alabama have both declared states of emergency.…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in reported Sexual Assault at Lee University
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 17-year-old is behind bars, charged in connection with the sexual assault that occurred at Lee University on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The male juvenile was charged with Aggravated Rape. Cleveland Police officials say "Thanks to…
Top U.S. cardinal "welcomed" pope's steps to address sex abuse
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis met the president of the U.S. bishops' conference Monday as his supporters closed ranks over the pontiff's handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by a U.S. cardinal. Francis held talks with Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and…
Michael could hit Florida as Category 2 hurricane
Last Updated Oct 8, 2018 11:04 AM EDT MIAMI -- A tropical storm strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and could become a dangerous Category 2 storm before an expected midweek strike on the Gulf Coast…