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Illinois man charged with state terrorism in Chicago mall attack

Schaumburg, Illinois — A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall is facing a state terrorism charge, authorities announced Sunday. Police in Schaumburg announced early Sunday that the Cook County state's attorney had authorized the charge…

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, a one-time destination for shoppers that fell victim of its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday. The privately held company based in Los Angeles says it will close up to…

Colorado's Sam Long wins big on a hot race day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga wrapped up today with a big win by pro triathlete Sam Long. Long completed his sweep of 2019 Chattanooga Ironman events with this win; he took first at the 70.3 mile half…

Elon Musk shows off next-generation "Starship" prototype

[embedded content] Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel "Starship" Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted…

Hang Glider Accident Leaves One Dead

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County Sheriff's office is investigating a hang glider accident that happened Saturday night. According to the Sheriff's department, the accident happened on Bryant Circle in Dalton. Officials have confirmed that there has been one fatality. We…

Woman Injured In Saturday Night Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Saturday evening a woman was heard crying after she was shot near Youngstown Road. According to CPD, the victim and the suspect were riding together when he forced her out of the car and shot her. That's…

Saturday Afternoon Shooting Leaves One Dead

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- 40 year old Marshon Langford died after he was shot on Saturday. According to Chattanooga Police, Langford was shot near 3800 Larry Drive. He then drove off and crashed his car at a home on Pinoak Drive. He…

Houston mourns "senseless" killing of beloved deputy

A suspect has been charged with what police call the "cold-blooded murder" of an officer in Houston. Authorities said the suspect shot Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal in the back of the head as he walked back to his patrol…

First House Republican backs Trump impeachment inquiry

Democrats issue first impeachment subpoena GOP Congressman Mark Amodei on Friday became the first House Republican to support the inquiry into whether President Trump should be impeached based on the president's interactions with Ukraine. "Let's put it through the process…

U.S. special envoy to Ukraine steps down

September 27, 2019 / 7:14 PM / CBS News Democrats issue first impeachment subpoena U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker resigned from his position Friday after his name appeared in the whistleblower complaint that precipitated the House of Representatives'…

Vigil wraps Global Climate Strike Week in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Global Climate Strike Week in Chattanooga wrapped with a peaceful vigil. A group gathered in front of the Hunter Museum Friday evening for a candlelight vigil. Some people held signs. One read "There is no Planet…

Vaping and THC connection

MADISONVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We had another vaping incident in East Tennessee this week. A student at Sequoyah High in Madisonville was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition. Schools officials believe he was using an e-cigarette…

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