1st debate set for Sept. 25 in US Senate race in Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn has accepted debate with Phil Bredesen in Tennessee Senate race
Cleveland native killed in Swainsboro skydiving plane crash
Justin Duff was 42
Couple in their 80s have been found near Murphy, NC
Daniel and Lois Malone left home Sunday to run some errands
Cleveland continues to investigate heroin connection
Suspect from Detroit arrested two weeks ago in Cleveland, Tennessee.
TBI puts Franklin County suspect on Top Ten Most Wanted
Brian Cleckler escaped a police chase on Thursday night.
Jeff Styles let go from WGOW
A Chattanooga radio talk show host accused of a road rage type incident has been let go.
Facebook bans Myanmar military chief over spread of hate speech
YANGON, Myanmar — Facebook said Monday that it is banning Myanmar's powerful military chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, and 19 other individuals and organizations from its site to prevent the spread of hate and misinformation. The social media giant…
Facebook bans Myanmar military chief over spread of hate speech
YANGON, Myanmar — Facebook said Monday that it is banning Myanmar's powerful military chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, and 19 other individuals and organizations from its site to prevent the spread of hate and misinformation. The social media giant…
Philippine priest says "death squad" has forced him into hiding
In a May 13, 2016 photo, Filipino Catholic priest Rev. Amado Picardal gestures during an interview at the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines office in Manila, Philippines. AP MANILA, Philippines -- A Roman Catholic priest who was one of…
Claims against Pope Francis "like an earthquake for the church"
Pope Francis refused to answer accusations that he knew about alleged sex abuse by a former cardinal, and allowed him to serve unpunished. While the pope was in Ireland and meeting sex abuse victims, a former Vatican official made the…
Russia jails leading Putin foe ahead of planned protest
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny (C) is escorted by police officers to the police vehice, after his trial at a Moscow courthouse, Aug. 27, 2018. Getty MOSCOW -- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained Saturday outside his home in…
U.N. gathers experts to debate future with "killer robots"
Experts from across the globe are meeting to discuss ways to define and deal with "killer robots" — futuristic weapons systems that could conduct war without human intervention. The weeklong gathering is the second this year at U.N. offices in…
U.S. strike allegedly kills senior ISIS commander in Afghanistan
A file photo shows U.S. soldiers at a defensive position inside an Afghan National Army (ANA) outpost during a patrol outside Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank, near Pul-e Alam, Afghanistan. Getty KABUL, Afghanistan -- A U.S. strike over the weekend killed…
Russia sanctions go into effect Monday for nerve agent attack on former spy
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia go into effect Monday for its alleged role in the use of a chemical weapon to poison a former Russian spy. The State Department formally listed the sanctions on the federal register…
Claims against Pope Francis "like an earthquake for the Church"
Pope Francis refused to answer accusations that he knew about alleged sex abuse by a former cardinal, and allowed him to serve unpunished. While the pope was in Ireland and meeting sex abuse victims, a former Vatican official made the…
Man Rushes Onto Stage During Beyonce and Jay-Z Concert
Police say they are pursuing more charges against a man who rushed onstage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta. Atlanta Police officer Lisa Bender says that 26-year-old Anthony Charles Thomas Maxwell ran on stage, approached Jay-Z and made…
Iran asks UN's high court to block U.S. sanctions
An Iraqi vendor sells Iranian currency in a street in Najaf, Aug. 14, 2018. Getty THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Iran went to the United Nations' highest court Monday in a bid to have U.S. sanctions lifted following President Donald Trump's…
Tech Byte: Gadgets to Help Expectant Mothers & New Parents
Technology can really benefit expectant mothers and new parents. Gone are the days where you could only rely on an old baby monitor. Let's see what's available to make your nursery even better for your little one.
Vietnamese pay tribute to John McCain
Mai Tran, an American of Vietnamese descent grieves over the portrait of the late U.S. Senator John McCain during a memorial tribute at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi on August 27, 2018. Getty HANOI, Vietnam -- People in Vietnam are…
Investigators call for genocide prosecutions over slaughter of Rohingyas
GENEVA -- Investigators working for the U.N.'s top human rights body said Monday that top Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims. The call, accompanying a first report by the investigators, amounts to some of the…
Lookouts power over Jumbo Shrimp, 2-1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Lookouts use an early home run and a triple to beat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2-1. Just two more home games remain for the Lookouts. Next up, Chattanooga hosts Jacksonville Monday at 7:15 p.m.
UPDATE: UTC Football players suspended indefinitely, after arrest for DUI early Saturday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two University of Tennessee Chattanooga football players are facing multiple charges after being arrested Saturday night. The two have been suspended indefinitely, according to school officials. The arrest affidavit says that a Chattanooga Police officer saw…
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Pope apologizes for ‘crimes’ against Irish women, babies
Pope Francis issued a sweeping apology Sunday for the “crimes” of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Fan charged after rushing onstage at Beyonce, Jay-Z concert
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say they are pursuing more charges against a man who rushed onstage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta.