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Dunlap Police warn of scams that pull at heartstrings

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - "A citizen said she received three different calls from a local number where they had spoofed a local number where it would look like it was local here that it was calling her asking for donations…

Full text: What the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine told Congress

Trump compares impeachment to "lynching" Washington — In extraordinary testimony that left lawmakers stunned, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine on Tuesday testified that U.S. aid to Ukraine was explicitly tied to the country's willingness to investigate President Trump's political…

Golden Apple: Samantha Brown

A Chatsworth Elementary School teacher says education is her calling, and she's doing everything she can to help her students. That's why she has earned this week's Golden Apple Award.

U.S. air pollution is worsening after improving for years

For years, the quality of the air Americans breathe had been steadily improving, but that trend is showing signs of unraveling thanks in part to U.S. economic gains that come with potentially deadly ramifications. After a seven-year stretch of improvement,…

Austin Hatcher Foundation looking for two stolen SUVs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A pediatric cancer foundation that helps sick kids gets robbed. Two SUVs were stolen from the Austin Hatcher Foundation. The president of the foundation says this happened early Monday morning. She says the robbers jumped the fenced…

NYC and California sue USPS over shipping illegal cigarettes

California and New York City filed suit Tuesday against the U.S. Postal Service to stop tens of thousands of cigarette packages from being mailed from foreign countries to U.S. residents, alleging overseas smugglers are engaging in tax evasion while postal…

Fast-moving brush fire threatens Pacific Palisades homes

Last Updated Oct 21, 2019 7:27 PM EDT Los Angeles — An explosive fire is threatening multimillion-dollar homes in Pacific Palisades. The wind-whipped fire is chewing through dry brush on rugged hillsides, making it difficult to contain. Garden hoses were…

Deer Park Playground Reopens

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - A familiar playground in Cleveland is now reopened to the public. Deer park has a fresh face after several months of being closed for a renovation. The playground has been around for many years and is…

Angel Tree Application sign ups

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It may be spooky season right now but Christmas is right around the corner, and that means the Salvation Army is beginning their annual Angel Tree campaign. Sign ups started Monday for senior citizens and the…

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