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Pennsylvania state senator resigns after child porn arrest

A Pennsylvania state senator resigned on Wednesday after being arrested for alleged child porn possession. Mike Folmer, a four-term Republican, faces four felony charges. After his arrest Tuesday night, Folmer faced immediate calls to step down, including from members of…

Authorities identify man hurt in courthouse shooting

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - Authorities have identified a man who was shot inside an Alabama courthouse as being a 72-year-old resident with multiple ammunition containers. News outlets reported Thursday that Jackson County sheriff's officials say Fred Swearengin had a handgun…

EPA revokes California's authority to set own fuel standards

The Trump administration formally rolled back California's authority to set automotive vehicle emission standards, a move state officials have vowed to fight in the courts. At a press conference on Thursday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Transportation Secretary Elaine…

First lady reopens Washington monument after 3-year closure

Melania Trump re-opens Washington Monument Surrounded by eager school children, first lady Melania Trump formally reopened the Washington Monument on Thursday after more than three years of renovations. Following a brief scissor malfunction, the first lady celebrated the monument's reopening with…

Global economy slowing much faster than expected

Global economic growth will slow to 2.9% in 2019, compared with an earlier forecast for growth of 4%, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report. The Trump administration's trade war with China and Brexit are among…

Horses regain strength at ranch

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - At Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in Lyerly, Kirby and Dakota are working to regain strength. "If you see something. Please say something," Co-Founder and Executive Director Lee Rast said. The two were…

Democratic Party revolt in Chattooga County this week

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Democratic Party in one northwest Georgia County has lost several office holders this week. Four county leaders have announced they are leaving the party in Chattooga County, including the Sheriff. The final match straw appears…

Fire Officials warn about brush fire dangers

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - September has been a hot month and it may even go down as the hottest month on record. With the high heat and no rain, brush fires are a high risk for this time of year.…

Bermuda braces for Category 3 Hurricane Humberto

Powerful winds from Hurricane Humberto began hitting Bermuda on Wednesday as the government urged people to stay off the streets during the British territory's close brush with the powerful Category 3 storm. And another growing storm threatened tourist resorts along…

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