Rising Country Star Lauren Alaina Announces Engagement
Congratulations to rising country music star, Lauren Alaina!
Girl raped by her brother sentenced to prison for getting abortion
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Activists on Monday criticized a six-month prison sentence given to a 15-year-old Indonesian girl who had an abortion after being repeatedly raped by her brother. The district court in Muara Bulian in Jambi province also sentenced the…
Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 2
TORONTO -- A man walked along a Toronto street firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes, shooting 14 people and killing two before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police. Police Chief Mark Saunders did not rule out terrorism…
UPDATE: THP identifies three killed in Marion Co. crash
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the three victims in the early morning vehicle wreck in Marion County. 30-year-old Lauren Garner of Chattanooga was driving a 2009 Chevrolet LTZ when officials say she lost control…
Google to offer digital skills workshops in 3 Alabama cities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Google says it will offer free digital skills workshops in Alabama.
Tennessee Lottery reports record sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Lottery says it had record sales last year.
Tennessee abortion change vote case appealed to high court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Opponents of a state constitutional amendment that passed in 2014 to allow tougher abortion restrictions are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a circuit appellate court denied a recount.
Mass shooting in Toronto leaves 2 dead, 12 wounded; gunman dead
Last Updated Jul 23, 2018 7:58 AM EDT TORONTO -- Ontario's police watchdog says a second person is dead after gunman shot 14 people in Toronto's Greektown neighborhood. A spokeswoman for the province's Special Investigations Unit, Monica Hudon, says three…
Protesters demand Nicaraguan president step down after hundreds killed
Thousands of people marched yesterday in Nicaragua to demand that President Daniel Ortega step down. The demonstrations over proposed benefit cuts, which began three months ago, are expected to continue today. Human rights groups say about 300 people have been…
Second Toddler Drowns in East Tennessee
A second East Tennessee toddler found in a swimming pool has died. East Tennessee Children's Hospital spokesman Seth Linkous told the Knoxville News Sentinel that the 1-year-old boy died Sunday. News outlets cited a statement from the Knox County Sheriff's…
Opponents of Abortion Amendment for Tougher Restrictions File Appeal
Opponents of a state constitutional amendment that passed in 2014 to allow tougher abortion restrictions are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a circuit appellate court denied a recount. The appeal in the Amendment 1 case was filed earlier…
Trump warns Iran in all-caps tweet to stop threatening U.S.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani early Monday that he will face dire consequences for threatening the United States. Mr. Trump tweeted about the dangers to Iran of making hostile threats after Rouhani said Sunday, "American must…
Mass shooting in Toronto leaves 1 dead, 13 wounded, gunman dead
Police officer stands guard at scene of mass shooting in Toronto on night of July 22, 2018 CHRIS HELGREN / REUTERS Last Updated Jul 23, 2018 12:46 AM EDT TORONTO -- Police here say one victim is dead, 13 more…
Rubio on Trump's Russia messaging: "Not a good moment for the administration"
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, says that the White House's mixed messages on Russian interference in U.S. elections was "not a good moment for the administration." Rubio's comments come after President Trump attempted to clarify his message from his summit with…
After week of walkbacks, Trump says Russian interference "a big hoax"
WASHINGTON -- Capping a week of drama, back tracking, a double negative and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Trump on Sunday was back to referring to "a big hoax." Mr. Trump spent days trying…
Cherokee officials looking for the person who stole deputy's badge, weapon
CHEROKEE COUNTY, North Carolina (WDEF) - The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a stolen car that had a deputy's badge and gun inside. The department posted to Facebook saying it was stolen early…
Toddler siblings drown in Tennessee pool
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A second East Tennessee toddler found in a swimming pool has died.
Suicide blast kills 14 at Afghanistan airport
Members of Afghan security forces arrive as an injured man sits on the ground at the site of a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 22, 2018. Omar Sobhani / REUTERS KABUL, Afghanistan -- Fourteen people were killed when a suicide bomber…
Traffic Crash on Suck Creek Road with Fatality
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has identified the driver of the Elantra who died in the Saturday morning crash. According to the Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old John Redman of Marion County died in the crash on…
Beyond GOP governor runoff, 5 big races on Georgia ballots
(AP) - Georgia voters have a few key races to decide in runoff elections besides settling the Republican showdown for governor.
Red snapper season ending 6 weeks early in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's recreational fishing season for red snapper will close in territorial waters six weeks earlier than usual.
UDPATE: GBI called in for death investigation in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has released more information on the body found in Tiger Creek behind the Ringgold sewage treatment plant this morning. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says indications are that it is an accidental…
Francesco Molinari wins British Open as Tiger Woods falls short
Francesco Molinari of Italy, right, and Tiger Woods of the US shake hands on the 18th hole after the final round for the 147th British Open Golf championships in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, July 22, 2018. Peter Morrison / AP CARNOUSTIE,…
9 year old critically wounded in shooting on Doolittle Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting on Doolittle Street. It happened early Sunday morning. Police were able to make contact with a female victim, a 9 year old, at a local hospital where she was suffering…