WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says that he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to finalize an Iran deal. Trump announced the decision…
President Trump said Tuesday that Project Freedom will be paused as the U.S. and Iran make "Great Progress" towards a final agreement, but said the U.S. blockade would remain in place. "Based on…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on a new charge over claims that he fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer during…
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand on Tuesday. Horner pleaded guilty to the crime just moments before his trial began last month. The judge ordered…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s political landscape could soon see a major shift as lawmakers returned to the Capitol in Nashville for a special session focused on congressional redistricting. The session,…
The bright yellow planes are grounded. Now the selloff begins. Spirit Airlines, which abruptly canceled all its future flights over the weekend, secured court approval Tuesday to begin dismantling the once-busy budget…
During his press briefing with reporters, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Operation Epic Fury is over. "The operation is over," Rubio said. "Epic Fury is, the president notified Congress, we're done with that stage of it. OK? We're now…
Due to inclement weather forecast in the Chattanooga area, the Southern Conference softball tournament is being altered. The Mocs vs. Furman game will be played ONE HOUR EARLER at 9:00 a.m. at Frost Stadium. This game will be streamed.…
(utsports.com) -- Tennessee Athletics has announced its 2026 home football game designations, which will be highlighted by a new, five-game Southeastern Conference slate in Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers open their 130th season on Sept. 5 against Furman. When Tennessee hosts…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging the media company violated federal law by failing to consider a White male employee for promotion. According to the EEOC, the Times did not promote the…
Washington — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in…
BOSTON (AP) — Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. The four-time Pro Bowl wideout pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a…
Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears at Yellowstone National Park, officials said on Tuesday, marking the first time this year that a bear has injured people at the popular tourist attraction. The National Park Service said emergency personnel responded…
The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and…
Starting next year, Georgia high school students won't be allowed to access personal electronic devices during the school day after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill extending the cellphone ban into law.…
If you're flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is ending food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is…
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records Tuesday after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing. The S&P 500 rose 1% and was on track…
Rubio on Tuesday reiterated that U.S. efforts to reopen the strait is not an offensive operation despite clashes with Iran in the last several days. “There’s no shooting unless we’re shot at first, OK? We’re not attacking them. We’re not,”…
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after officials tried to stop an erratic driving vehicle on Walnut Street in Dunlap on May 3, 2026. According to the Dunlap Police Department, a vehicle stop was initiated on Old…
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) - A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said. Carrollton Chief Roberto Arredondo said it was not a random act of gunfire and that the…
Israel's new air force chief said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. "We are closely monitoring the developments in Iran and are prepared to deploy the entire…
On May 4th at around 10:00 p.m., Bradley County deputies responded to a shooting in the southwest area of the county near 3800 block of Lead Mine Valley Road SW. It involved neighbors and one…
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Tuesday that it would respond firmly to any ships that diverge from the Islamic Republic's approved route through the Strait of Hormuz. "We warn all vessels…
The secretary of state is putting on yet another Trump administration hat — White House spokesperson. Rubio is scheduled to fill in Tuesday for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on leave awaiting the birth of her second…
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp's and Dirty brand potato…
The president in an exchange with reporters said that China hasn’t “challenged” him as he continues to press Iran even as Beijing has repeatedly criticized the U.S. and Israel military action against Iran. “You know, in all fairness, he gets,…
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it believes there was rare human-to-human transmission…
NEW YORK (AP) - Sometimes, you can always get what you want: On Tuesday, The Rolling Stones confirmed that they will release a new album, titled “Foreign Tongues,” on July 10. They also released a new single, titled “In The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- After three years of working and living in Chattanooga, Salvation Army Area Commanders Majors Douglas and Storm McClure are heading to Birmingham. The McClures move in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New findings from the City of Chattanooga Office of Community Health in collaboration with the mayor's office and Columbia University show food insecurity continues to affect local…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Congressman Mike Collins has kicked off the “Big Rig Roadshow”, a statewide campaign tour ahead of Georgia’s Republican primary. The tour opened in Ringgold at Farm…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Dayton is going on all throughout this week. While preparations were still underway earlier in the day, organizers say the…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers return to Nashville on Tuesday for a snap Special Session to consider redistricting the state election maps before the midterm elections. A Supreme Court ruling last week undermined the Civil Rights Voting Act used to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at Boyd-Buchanan School took learning beyond the classroom during the school’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day, an event that challenges students to design and…
The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis. The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee on Monday approved the Southeastern Conference’s request to implement a challenge system for balls and strikes for each game of the…
The Titans made receiver Carnell Tate the first pick of the Robert Saleh regime. While Tate may have been overshadowed at Ohio State by fellow receiver Jeremiah Smith, the Titans believe he has what it takes to emerge as a…
(utsports.com) – University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the addition of Juke Harris. A 2025-26 Second Team All-ACC designee at Wake Forest, Harris joins the Volunteers as a junior guard with, based off current rules, two seasons of…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500…
