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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…

New Mexico pitches free college tuition for all residents

New Mexico on Wednesday announced an ambitious proposal to make tuition at its public colleges and universities free for all state residents, regardless of income. If the proposal put forward by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wins legislative approval, it would…

Fed cuts interest rates for second time in seven weeks

The Federal Reserve further cut interest rates Wednesday as it tries to extend the U.S. economic expansion in the face of President Donald Trump's trade war with China and geopolitical risks such as the attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.…

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