Ammo found at McMinn Central High School
The school was put on a "soft lockdown"
House OKs defense bill, parental leave for federal workers
Washington — The House on Wednesday passed its annual defense policy measure, which combined a $738 billion Pentagon price tag with legislation to provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The sweeping 377-48 vote followed weeks of…
Trump pushes paid leave at White House summit
President Trump is pushing for paid family leave alongside his daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump on Thursday. A number of lawmakers are at the White House for a summit, where the elder Trump daughter is promoting the administration's principles…
Cohen Wants Sentence Trimmed for Cooperating Against Trump
New York — Michael Cohen wants his three-year prison sentence reduced as a reward for providing authorities information about alleged misdeeds by President Donald Trump, according to court papers filed Wednesday in which he said his incarceration is "a powerful…
White House budget office justifies freeze on aid to Ukraine
The White House budget office is further defending its withholding of security assistance to Ukraine, detailing in a new letter that it temporarily paused distribution of the funds to ensure the money was not spent prematurely in a way that…
Prosecutors can move forward with leaks case against analyst
Alexandria, Va. — A judge has allowed prosecutors to move forward with their case against a former intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified documents about military campaigns to a reporter, according to court papers unsealed Wednesday. Daniel Hale of Nashville,…
10 ex-NFL players charged in health care fraud scheme
Ten former NFL players have been charged with defrauding the league's health care benefit program, the Justice Department announced Thursday. They include five former players on the Washington Redskins, including Clinton Portis and Carlos Rogers. "Today's indictments underscore that whoever…
Jersey City shooters had possible hate group ties, authorities say
The shooters who killed a police detective and three others in Jersey City Tuesday are believed to be a couple who have possible ties to what some consider a hate group, investigators said. Newly released surveillance video shows a man…
Authorities link suspect to similar reported indecent exposure incidents
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - "To say that we've got a serial sexual exposing individual? Very easily, we'll have to see where the individual cases lead, but right now they are all very, very similar," Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood…
Families take Sandy Hook fight vs. gunmaker to high court
Families of victims in the Sandy Hook school shooting are taking their fight against a major gunmaker to the Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday. They're seeking to reinstate a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the military-style weapon used in the…
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
A Connecticut judge said Wednesday that a lawsuit by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims against Remington Arms will go to trial in September 2021. A survivor and relatives of nine victims of the 2012 massacre filed the…
Runner apologizes for slapping reporter’s rear on live TV
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - A Georgia man has apologized on-camera for slapping a female reporter’s rear on live TV after the video clip garnered outrage among millions who viewed it online and prompted police to investigate the case as a…
Tennessee officials see 'no issue' with latest electrocution
"he made that choice and they carried that out professionally,”
Lawyer representing civil cases reacts after deputy indicted on criminal charges
After a deputy is indicted on dozens of criminal charges, lawyers who represent people who have civil lawsuits against Daniel Wilkey say their clients are pleased.
Celadon biggest of nearly 800 truck company failures this year
The demise of trucking company Celadon Group is another leg in what's proving to be a dismal drive for the industry this year. The largest ever trucking sector bankruptcy, Celadon abruptly shut down — leaving more than 3,000 drivers jobless…
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A new drug could be a game changer in the battle against breast cancer, a disease that's expected to be diagnosed in more than 265,000 Americans this year. It targets tumors with remarkable precision. Dikla Benzeevi, 49, has been living…
Tennessee American Water Offers Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing
"One of the best things you can do is drip some water at night."
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers. The Geminids peak this Friday, December 13, marking the final meteor shower of the decade. What are the Geminids? Unlike most meteor showers,…
A Family of Six is Thankful to be Alive After a Fire Destroys Their Home
They survived because they took advantage of a smoke alarm installation program. We've got details on how you can do it too.
Whitfield Child Molestation suspect also investigated in Chattanooga and Calhoun
Thomas J. Wooten is a registered sex offender in Dade County, but has been investigated in 3 neighboring communities
Grand Jury indicts suspect in Ooltewah cold case murder
But Jose Angel Hernandez is still at large.
Golden Apple: Kim Rhodes
A North Georgia teacher loved helping kids so much, she went back to school to become a professional teacher. That's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Kentucky governor to restore voting rights to 100,000 convicted felons
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vowed to restore voting rights to more than 100,000 people convicted of felonies, he announced Tuesday during his inaugural address. "My faith teaches me to treat others with dignity and respect. My faith also teaches forgiveness,"…
Company gives employees $10 million bonus: "Totally blown away"
The season of giving is in full swing at one real estate company after a very generous chairman gave his employees the ultimate holiday gift: A $10 million bonus to share. When the 198 employees at St. John Properties, a…