150 live venomous scorpions found hidden in man's clothes and luggage at airport, South Africa police say
South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions…
American prisoners held in Iran not discussed during negotiations, Iranian official says
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson told CBS News on Monday that the negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran that have led to the agreement set to be signed on Friday did not include any discussion of the fate of Iranian-American…
Chattanooga gas prices fall 12 cents in last week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 12.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 66.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago…
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
NEW YORK (AP) — High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely take months before energy companies can…
Norway crown princess's son convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison Monday after being…
Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a court filing says, as tarp remains up
President Trump's name was removed from the front of the Kennedy Center Saturday, according to a notice of…
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets are rallying worldwide, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% early Monday…
11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash near Kansas City
Twelve people aboard a skydiving plane, including the pilot, were killed after the aircraft crashed in Missouri, according to authorities. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on social media that the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, located…
Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said. Three babies between 2 and 5 months became…
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt. Media reports had surfaced on Friday that Roku was looking at its strategic…
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord in Brazil
A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday. The 21-year-old woman, who aspired to become a physical education teacher, had asked to be launched from…
Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end war as Israel rules out withdrawing from seized land
By JON GAMBRELL and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and…
Community comes together for Hamilton County's Stars and Stripes Celebration
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered at the Collegedale Commons for Hamilton County's Stars and Stripes celebration. Families, veterans, elected officials, and residents from across…
City Councilman Jeff Davis hosts meeting to discuss plans to revitalize Northgate Mall
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plans to revitalize Northgate Mall were the focus of a town hall meeting held at the Hixson Community Center.…
Chattanooga Fire Department rescues injured hawk following storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As storms across the area begin to wind down, it seems the severe weather was a bit much even for some of our feathered…
Large tree falls on vehicle off Burning Bush Road
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Strong storms moved through the area Saturday evening, bringing down trees and power lines in parts of Ringgold. A resident living off Burning…
McKamey Animal Center hosts Paw Palooza in hopes of finding dogs forever homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered at Coolidge Park on Saturday for Paw Palooza, an annual event hosted by the McKamey Animal…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors celebrates Father's Day early at Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors celebrated Father's Day early Saturday with a community event at Miller Park. The free event gave fathers,…
Bethlehem Center hosts Southside Juneteenth Jubilee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bethlehem Center is hosting the Juneteenth holiday where community members are celebrating a day full of joy, music, and unity. Organizers said the event serves…
Medical advances are transforming treatment for cancer patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major shift in esophageal care is helping patients regain the ability to swallow, eat, and return to normal daily activities without undergoing traditional surgery. Carol Smeja…
Chattanooga Zoo celebrates 10th annual Ice Cream Safari
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families spent the afternoon enjoying frozen treats and animal encounters as the Chattanooga Zoo hosted the 10th annual Ice Cream Safari. The popular summer event gave guests the…
Soccer Live! Takes Over Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - SOCCER LIVE! Chattanooga is bringing a free, three-day community watch party to the Chattanooga Green June nineteenth through the twenty-first. Hosted by the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton…
Heritage Park Reopens After Major Upgrades
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially reopened Heritage Park in Athens Friday morning following major renovations to the longtime community space. City leaders joined the Athens Area Chamber…