Terrifying cults
The Order of the Solar Temple was formed in 1984 by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret. The cult, based on New Age spiritualism, drew followers in Switzerland, France, and Canada. As the cult became more doomsday focused, it got…
Deputies recover stolen Soddy Daisy police car
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies have recovered a stolen police vehicle from Soddy Daisy. It was an unmarked police car. The Sheriff's Department was called early Friday morning to the scene where it was taken. They found…
Human Trafficking & Prostitution arrests in Chattanooga
Sheriff's Dept. & FBI investigate human trafficking at motels in Bonny Oaks & Lee Highway areas.
Police arrest pair in fatal opioid overdose
Narcotics investigators say they supplied the drugs to Dustin Lowrance and were there when he overdosed in March.
Stephen Hawking's ashes buried between graves of Darwin and Newton
Dean of Westminster, John Hall, accompanied by Stephen Hawking's first wife Jane Hawking, watches as his daughter Lucy Hawking, places flowers at the site of the interment of the ashes of British scientist Stephen Hawking in the nave of the…
Ex-soldier sentenced for damaging parachute of wife who survived 4,000-foot fall
Emile Cilliers, who is accused of attempted murder of his wife, arrives at Winchester Crown Court on November 21, 2017 in Winchester, England. Matt Cardy / Getty Images LONDON -- A former British Army sergeant who tried to kill his…
U.S. envoy to NATO taking "an earful" from allies for Trump
LONDON -- President Trump reportedly plans to attend the NATO summit in Brussels this July. If he does, he will do so as relations between the United States and its Western allies sit at a new low. President Trump is…
Johnthony Walker arrested on rape charge in Nashville
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Johnthony Walker is behind bars again, this time in Nashville, after being arrested and charged with aggravated statutory rape. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office says he was booked around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. Nashville Police tweeted that…
U.K. government backs law against "upskirting" photos
LONDON -- The British government is backing a proposed law that would make it a criminal offense to take "upskirting" photos. Upskirting involves taking a photo or video under someone's clothing without their consent. It has become more common with…
Police say terror attack on sex club thwarted
A French policeman stands guard outside a building after arresting a man in Strasbourg, on May 13, 2018, suspected to be related to a knifeman who killed the day before one man and wounded four other people in Paris. AFP/Getty…
Leader of Pakistani Taliban killed in U.S. strike, official says
KABUL, Afghanistan -- An Afghan Defense Ministry official says a U.S. drone strike in northeastern Kunar province has killed Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah. Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanish told CBS News and other media outlets on Friday that Fazlullah…
4 held for rape of woman and daughter while husband tied to tree
16 Photos School girls hold placards during a silent protest against violence against women, after the rape of two teenage girls in the Chatra and Pakur districts of Jharkhand, India, May 8, 2018. Getty PATNA, India -- Police arrested four…
Kellogg's issues voluntary recall for cereal over possible salmonella risk
A look at the cereal and product codes associated with the voluntary recall. FDA Kellogg Company announced Thursday it is voluntarily recalling certain boxes of Honey Smacks cereal for what it's calling a possible health risk because the product may be…
World Cup: Scores and recaps from Friday's matches
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday. Host country Russia won their first match against Saudi Arabia 5-0 to open the tournament. Friday's matches include the remaining Group A teams, Egypt and Uruguay at 8 a.m., and all four Group B…
Rossville pro wrestler does WWE 205 Live
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - Rossville resident Joey Lynch has made a big stride in his wrestling career. Earlier this week, the pro wrestler achieved his goal to be on WWE. He appeared on WWE 205 Live as Steve Irby. "It…
DOJ Inspector General report on the Clinton investigation finds Comey not motivated by political bias
A long-awaited report has been released on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. It focuses on former FBI chief James Comey, and describes him as "insubordinate." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Teachers tour Sequoyah Nuclear Plant to inspire students
This is just one part of Future Ready Institutes teaching kids about future jobs.
Dunlap police looking for Griffith Elementary burlary suspect
They recoverd stolen goods at his house, but not him.
CPD's Victim Services Unit provides support for survivors of crime
People who are survivors of violent crime in the City of Chattanooga can get help and support from the Chattanooga Police Department's Victim Services Unit.
Man arrested, accused of throwing dog from moving car
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man is behind bars, charged with throwing a dog from a moving car last Friday night. This was Dodge after arriving at the Humane Educational Society over the weekend. A witness told animal control…
Rape suspect captured in LaFayette
George Walter Presley is a registered sex offender now accused of luring a woman to his home, drugging her and raping her.
Father and son risk their lives crossing Antarctica to save the planet
Perhaps the only thing more torturous than trekking 600 miles to the South Pole, through some of the most inhospitable conditions nature has to offer, is watching your son do the same. And that's precisely what explorer Robert Swan experienced…
Georgia fines Lake Winnie for 2 other ride incidents
Sunday's incident is still under investigation.
Pompeo briefs Asia allies after North Korea summit
President Trump is defending Kim Jong Un's human rights record and praising the North Korean dictator's negotiating skills. The grueling tasks of hammering out details of the denuclearization negotiations with North Korea and the lack of specifics have drawn fierce…