People gather for Memorial Day event in Chattanooga
People gathered on Memorial Day at the Armory in Chattanooga to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Trump to meet with Japan's Abe ahead of "expected" Korea talks
The White House says President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plan to meet in advance of the "expected meeting" between Mr. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. According to a White House statement, Mr. Trump…
Chattanooga State Community College African American Literature
Students at Chattanooga State Community College are showing off their art work, and final presentation at a special event.
Cherokee County man arrested, accused of sexual assault
ANDREWS, N.C. (WDEF) - A Cherokee County man is accused of sexual assault of a female child. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says the assault happened on May 5th, in Andrews, North Carolina. Investigators and child advocates presented information to…
Why one country is planning to slaughter 150,000 cows
Cows search for edible grass on March 12, 2013 in Waiuku, New Zealand. Sandra Mu / Getty Images WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand plans to slaughter about 150,000 cows as it tries to eradicate a strain of disease-causing bacteria…
U.S.-North Korea summit planning resumes
A team of U.S. negotiators is in North Korea to prepare for a possible June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un that President Trump abruptly cancelled last week. The president praised North Korea on Twitter Sunday writing, "I truly believe…
Trump-Kim summit planning back on track
The on-again off-again summit between the U.S. and North Korea appears to be on again. A team of U.S. negotiators is in North Korea still trying to prepare for a possible June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un even after President…
Palestinian leader's hospital stay extended without explanation
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on issues in the Middle East, at United Nations headquarters, Feb. 20, 2018 in New York City. Getty RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' doctor said…
"Hero" saves child dangling from 4th-floor balcony
An image from video posted on Facebook by Habib Bibou shows Malia migrant Mamoudou Gassama climbing up to the fourth floor balcony of a Paris apartment building to rescue a toddler, May 26, 2018. Habib Bibou/Facebook PARIS -- A young…
Ebola death toll rises to 12 in Congo
The death happened in Iboko, a rural area in northwestern Equateur province
Conservative, leftist head to contentious runoff in Colombia
With almost all quick-count results in, former senator Ivan Duque was leading with 39 percent of the ballots cast
Man injured in jet ski accident in Polk County
A TWRA official says around 5:30 p.m. officials responded to a jet ski accident.
SCAM ALERT: Dalton Utilities alert customers of reoccurring scam
Dalton Utilities is alerting customers about a scam.
Family of killed Guatemalan woman demands Border Patrol be held accountable
The family of the young Guatemalan woman killed by a border patrol agent is demanding he be held accountable. This happened as the Border Patrol revised their official statement about the events leading to her death in Rio Bravo, Texas.…
Pedestrian Killed in crash on Hixson Pike
Chattanooga Police says they are investigating a crash that killed a man on Hixson Pike Saturday night.
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‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office
In the largest disturbance yet in Disney’s otherwise lucrative reign over “Star Wars,” the Han Solo spinoff “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opened well below expectations.
How a secret backchannel helped free Joshua Holt from Venezuelan prison
WASHINGTON -- A secret backchannel led by a veteran Republican Senate staffer and a flamboyant Venezuelan official nicknamed "Dracula" broke through hostile relations between the two governments to secure the release of American prisoner Joshua Holt, who traveled to the…
Hamilton county EMS staff marks National EMS Week with Awards
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual National Emergency Services Award Ceremony was held today at Vulcan Recreational Park.
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police investigating deadly shooting on Basswood Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released more information on Saturday afternoon's shooting on Basswood Drive.
Thousands protest "pro-business" politics of French president Emmanuel Macron
Macron, a centrist former investment banker, says his economic changes are meant to increase France's global competitiveness
Creative Discovery Museum opens summer exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Creative Discovery Museum opened up their brand new summer exhibit today.
Sweden admits Swedish meatballs are actually from Turkey
A shocking confession has confounded lovers of the Swedish meatball. For centuries the beloved staple was considered Sweden's signature dish. But a simple tweet changed that. Holly Williams has the story.
South Korean president says Kim Jong Un is committed to summit with Trump
The news about Moon came as Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House that there meetings are going on to revive the summit
Ireland's landslide victory to legalize abortion called "quiet revolution"
DUBLIN -- In Ireland, it's being called a quiet revolution and a victory for women. The once conservative nation voted "yes" to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. The landslide vote, celebrated outside Parliament Saturday, shows an overwhelming desire for…
