Uncovering the History of the Read House
News 12 Now explores the history of the Read House from the famous visitors to the strange occurrences in this special report.
Owner reacts after horse shot and killed
The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty case, where a horse was shot and killed.
Two men face charges of sexual abuse of a child
HENAGAR, Alabama (WDEF) -- Two men from Henagar, Alabama face charges of sexual abuse of a child.
Israeli PM defends deadly response to violent protests
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending Israel's use of lethal force against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip. Dozens were killed as the new U.S. Embassy opened in Jerusalem Monday. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor sat…
Gaza hospitals treat young Palestinians shot in violent protests
JERUSALEM -- Israeli forces killed two Palestinians on Tuesday as protests continued over the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem on Monday. Tuesday also marked the anniversary of the formation of the Jewish state. The Palestinian president recalled his…
TVA launches Tennessee River Tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVA is known primarily for creating industrial growth over the years by producing electric power. But there's another side to that government-owned agency - promoting tourism using TVA recreation areas along the Tennessee River. It's that…
Dalton Police hold Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Teen severely injured after jumping off cliff
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A teenager is in the hospital after jumping off a 40-foot cliff into the lake near the Hidden Harbor neighborhood. News 12 spoke with Cameron Shaffer Tuesday afternoon. He says he's doing a lot better…
Multiple agencies searching for 65-year-old woman in Bledsoe County
GRAYSVILLE, Tenn (WDEF) -- A multi-agency search is on in Bledsoe County as rescue teams are looking for a 65-year-old woman.
Why U.S.-China trade talks could hinge on ZTE
Chinese phone maker ZTE may emerge as a decisive piece in the tense game of chess between the U.S. and China on trade. The sides are reportedly zeroing in on an agreement that would remove U.S. sanctions on the Chinese telecommunications giant,…
Putin gets behind the wheel while opening controversial bridge
MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin drove a large construction truck Tuesday to road test the much-anticipated bridge linking southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula. Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. The 11.8-mile bridge, which took two years to build…
Israel, Palestinians trade accusations at United Nations as violence continues
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors at the United Nations traded accusations Tuesday, a day after Israeli troops firing from across a border fence killed nearly 60 Palestinians and wounded more than 2,700 at a mass protest in Gaza. "How…
N. Korea reportedly threatens to pull out of U.S. summit
Last Updated May 15, 2018 3:56 PM EDT SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea canceled a high-level meeting Wednesday with South Korea and threatened also to call off a historic summit planned later this month with the United States due to…
Georgia woman gets 20 years for killing teen relative
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia woman has been sentenced to serve two decades in prison for stabbing a teenage relative to death.
Facebook tells Parliament Zuckerberg "has no plans" to appear
Facebook says the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will not appear in person to respond to a list of nearly 40 questions on controversial topics that a U.K. Parliament committee says other company representatives have failed to adequately answer. While Rebecca…
Facebook tells Parliament Zuckerberg "has no plans" to appear
Facebook says the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will not appear in person to respond to a list of nearly 40 questions on controversial topics that a U.K. Parliament committee says other company representatives have failed to adequately answer. While Rebecca…
Lawsuit filed against gunman's dad in Waffle House shooting
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) - The family of one of the four people killed in a shooting at a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, is suing the suspected gunman's father, accusing him of negligence.
Highway overpass collapse kills at least 16
People crowd around the site of an accident where a section of an under construction overpass collapsed in Varanasi, India, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. AP LUCKNOW, India -- A highway overpass that was under construction in north India collapsed Tuesday,…
Researchers discover dirty jokes in Anne Frank’s diary
AMSTERDAM -- Researchers using digital technology deciphered the writing on two pages of Anne Frank's diary that she had covered over with brown masking paper. They discovered four risque jokes and a candid explanation of sex, contraception and prostitution. "Anyone…
Whitfield Sheriff's Office investigating death of horse
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a horse.
Tennessee election panel won't pursue Harwell complaint
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has voted not to pursue campaign finance complaints that question House Speaker Beth Harwell's help from a political committee and a $3.1 million self-loan to her Republican gubernatorial campaign.
7 governors sign letter backing Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and a group of fellow governors are backing President Donald Trump's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
10-year-old boy, adult woman killed in Georgia house fire
LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) - Officials say a 10-year-old boy and adult woman have died in a Georgia house fire.
Co-pilot nearly sucked out of airliner's broken cockpit window
(CBS News) - A pilot made an emergency landing in southwest China after a broken cockpit window sucked his co-pilot halfway out of the aircraft.