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11 great white sharks spotted off Cape Cod

Chatham, Massachusetts — Tourists are heading to Cape Cod for the Fourth of July weekend and waiting close to shore are 11 great white sharks spotted over the last two days. Marine biologist Greg Skomal tagged three of the great whites…

Church donates to clear debt for almost 2,000 families

One church's efforts eliminated almost $2 million worth of medical debt for nearly 2,000 families living in West Michigan. The medical debt was paid off by the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt, through the efforts of Grand Rapids First church in…

Big business urges Supreme Court to protect LGBTQ rights

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Oct. 8 on three cases concerning alleged discrimination against LGBTQ workers. Many of America's best-known companies have submitted a letter to the court urging it rule federal civil rights law covers LGBTQ…

East Ridge politician Curtis Adams dies at 86

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A long and colorful political career in our area officially came to an end Tuesday in Chattanooga. Curtis Adams was 86. He was a long time member of the Hamilton County Commissioner and also served as Mayor…

Cockroaches are becoming nearly impossible to kill

Cockroaches are known to be tenacious little pests that taunt humans with their resiliency. According to a new study, these vile bugs may been even more resilient than previously thought. Researchers from Purdue University found German cockroaches — the most common…

Georgia court system struck by ransomware attack

Yet another U.S. agency has fallen victim to ransom demands by internet hackers. A state court representative told CBS affiliate WGCL-TV that over the weekend it was discovered that hackers had found their way into the Georgia court system, knocking the…

Green Giant, Trader Joe's vegetables recalled over listeria

Packaged fresh vegetables sold under the Green Giant and Trader Joe's brands are being recalled because they may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeria, a disease that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. The products under recall…

Road rage attacker wears blackface for racist courtroom rant

Honolulu-- An Oahu man recently convicted for his role in a violent 2016 road rage incident delivered a bizarre, racially-charged rant during a sentencing hearing Monday — while wearing blackface, reports CBS Honolulu affiliate KGMB-TV. Mark Char was found guilty in March…

Dade County detectives investigate beating

UPDATE: The Sheriff in Dade County is posting signs telling people they have to go home at dark at the site on the creek. ________ DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO) Dade County detectives investigate a beating that…

Dalton Police looking for Ferret Bandits

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Last week, we shared the video of the Dalton Pet Store trying to identify some ferret-nappers. Petland shared the surveillance video of a man who snuck out with the ferret in a woman's bag. Now Dalton…

Officials confirm death of Honduran man in ICE custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed on Monday the death of a 30-year-old Honduran man while in the agency's custody. Yimi Alexis Balderramos-Torres died June 30 after being found unresponsive at the Houston Contract Detention Facility. "Attempts by medical personnel... to…

Cleveland putting out flags for the Fourth of July

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The city of Cleveland is turning red, white, and blue this fourth of July. On Monday, hundreds of volunteers put up thousands of American flags around the area to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks says…

Wasps are building "super nests" in Alabama

One yellow jacket can break up a pool party or summer picnic; just imagine what 15,000 would do. Alabama natives are starting to do just that after multiple massive "super nests" were discovered in the state, according to an entomologist…

New Bill Putting The Brakes On Tractor Trailers

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to the Truck Safety Coalition, there were 572 fatal crashes involving large trucks in Tennessee from 2011 to 2015. Two Senators proposed a bill that would put the brakes on tractor trailers. Georgia U.S. Senator Johnny…

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