Ecuador has arrested a Syrian man identified as a terrorist threat by the United States for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, authorities said Wednesday. The arrest came as the government of Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, an ally of U.S.…
Juno Beach, Fla. — The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor the animals they've rehabilitated. They're particularly interested in amputees. Using satellite tracking devices in a…
ICE officers who are helping TSA at airports that are struggling with long passenger lines are helping with things like crowd control and verifying passengers’ identities using TSA equipment, according to a DHS spokeswoman. “After receiving standard TSA training curriculum,…
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues. "We are being forced to consolidate lanes and may have to close smaller airports if…
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump said Thursday that he thought oil prices would be higher and the stock market would fall further than they have as a result of the war in Iran. "Frankly, I thought the oil…
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year. U.S. applications for jobless aid for the…
Blue Bell has announced a new flavor of ice cream: Brookie À La Mode, which is a combination of a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. The new flavor is available in the half gallon…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be a new Smokey in town this fall for UT football. The University of Tennessee will officially introduce Smokey XII at the spring football game in a couple of weeks at Neyland Stadium. Smokey…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A juvenile has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit on Dayton Pike at Sequoyah Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it would temporarily allow widespread sales of a higher ethanol gas blend in a move that they hope will tamp down consumer prices that have soared since the Iran war began. The…
A bill that would change how Georgia medical marijuana patients can use cannabis for treatment could now become law if it is signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. This week, the Georgia House of Representatives voted 144 to 21 to approve…
Dr. Liz Culler joins News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage viewers to donate blood during an ongoing blood shortage. Donate today to save three lives! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earn a little…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is recruiting artists for a new mural in town. They want to replace the old mural at the James A. Henry school Hub on Grove Street. City officials want to replace the mural in…
MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made two stops in East Tennessee on Wednesday as part of his statewide farewell tour, drawing crowds of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how many jobs are done. A new survey from the University of Phoenix highlights how hiring leaders view online credentials in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The battle continues inside of the federal government over the funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This is causing issues at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger Hospital announced plans to makeover their Children’s Emergency Room at a press conference Wednesday. They made the announcement at the Kennedy Outpatient…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lookout Mountain Conservancy signed a contract that will allow them to preserve a massive parcel of land. The land on Hawkins Ridge sits just behind…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill by a Hamilton County lawmaker that would affect property tax increases in Tennessee has been pulled for the year. Senator Bo…
A place generations of Atlantans grew up visiting is getting a major vote of confidence on the global stage. Zoo Atlanta has officially been reaccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a distinction considered the "gold standard" for animal care…
Some of America's wealthiest couples are collecting $100,000 in Social Security benefits — a six-figure payout that a new proposal says should be capped to help the retirement program avoid insolvency in 2032. About 1 million individual Social Security beneficiaries…
In an interview with Iranian state TV late Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that no talks with the United States have taken place. “No negotiations have happened with the enemy until now, and we do not plan on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Children's Hospital at Erlanger has announced plans for a renovation of its emergency department, main lobby, and entryways. They say this will welcome the more than 80,000 patients and families who pass through each year. Construction will…