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Pope on sex abuse: "We showed no care for the little ones"

LONDON -- Pope Francis on Monday published a scathing letter condemning the cover-up of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The letter specifically referred to a Pennsylvania grand jury report, released last week, which said that more than 300 priests…

Taliban kidnaps more than 100 bus passengers

File photo: Afghan security personnel keep watch during fighting between Taliban militants and Afghan forces in Kunduz on May 10, 2017. Getty Images KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Taliban ambushed a convoy of buses Monday on a road in northern Afghanistan…

Mocs football meets with fans at Chattanooga Market

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The countdown is now at 11 days until the Mocs officially kick off their 2018 season. Sunday, the entire team greeted fans and signed autographs at the First Tennessee Pavilion during the Sunday market. Still no answer…

Kerala, India, flooding kills hundreds

More than 350 people have died and about 800,000 people have been displaced after flooding in Kerala, India, officials said. The state has seen its worst rains in a century, and rescuers are searching the worst-affected areas for survivors. In this…

India flooding kills over 350, displaces more than 800,000

CHENGANNUR, India — About 800,000 people have been displaced and more than 350 have died in the worst flooding in a century in southern India's Kerala state, authorities said Sunday. Rescuers are continuing to search for residents who are stranded in…

Multiple earthquakes rock Indonesian island

SEMBALUN, Indonesia — Strong earthquakes jolted the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, causing power blackouts, landslides and damage to buildings. The quakes rocked the island as it tries to recover from a devastating temblor that killed hundreds of…

Multiple earthquakes rock Indonesian island

SEMBALUN, Indonesia — Strong earthquakes jolted the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, causing power blackouts, landslides and damage to buildings. The quakes rocked the island as it tries to recover from a devastating temblor that killed hundreds of…

Shooting on Murray Lake Lane

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - In the early morning hours on Saturday, the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot on the 4700 block of Murray Lake Lane. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate Gary Douglas, 25, who was…

Community honors Bryson Scott with softball tournament

MIDDLE VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) --  Members of the Soddy Daisy community held a slow pitch softball tournament to benefit the family of Bryson Scott. Scott died August 9 after an ATV crash the weekend before. The rising Soddy Daisy freshman…

$2 Million Winner in Millington, $1 Million in Brentwood

Nashville, TN (WDEF) - There are two new millionaires in Tennessee after this weekend’s drawings. A player in Millington won $2 million playing Powerball and a player in Brentwood won $1 million playing Mega Millions. The Powerball player matched five…

Muslims gather in Mecca as hajj pilgrimage begins

MECCA, Saudi Arabia — More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers. The…

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