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Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans

Cannabis companies are taking a hit from the recent nationwide crackdown on vaping as federal and state regulators seek a ban on a cannabinoid responsible for getting marijuana users high through e-cigarettes. On top of regulatory crackdowns, health fears about…

Police arrest suspect in weekend stabbing

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a weekend stabbing on the Westside. Investigators say two 19 year old women were in a fight Saturday and one was stabbed. CPD Fugitive officers with help from the county…

NBA's crisis in China threatens multibillion-dollar ties

It wasn't even a month ago that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat overlooking center court at a Beijing arena, watching the gold-medal game at the World Cup with other basketball dignitaries. That night was all smiles. Silver's return to China…

One man dies in multiple shooting overnight in Avondale

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a multiple shooting that took a victim's life overnight in East Chattanooga. It happened in the 1100 block of North Hawthorne Street in the Avondale community just after midnight. Police say three victims…

GE freezes pension plan for 20,000 U.S. employees

General Electric is freezing the pensions of 20,000 U.S. salaried workers to reduce billions in future pension obligations and trim debt. About 700 employees in its supplemental pension program, geared toward executives, will also have their pension benefits frozen. The…

Record-setting python caught in the Everglades

CBSN Originals preview: Invasive species Officials say Florida trappers have captured a record-setting python as part of a growing effort that encourages hunters to remove the invasive snakes from the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the…

Hundreds celebrate annual Tennessee Valley Pride Parade

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Tennessee Valley celebrated its annual Chattanooga Pride Parade and Festival. "We meet friends that become like family and we all just have a really good time,"says Marcus Ellsworth, President of Tennessee Valley Pride. Its…

Chattanooga Police confirm Saturday night stabbing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police confirm a woman was stabbed Saturday night. It happened at the 1100 block of Grove Street around 7:30 in the evening. When police arrived they found a 19 year old, woman suffering from stab…

19-year-old dead after Coyote Jack's shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police confirm a man has died from his injuries after being shot early Sunday morning. Police identified 19 year old, Brandon Rogers as the Victim. Police say it happened outside of Coyote Jacks around 2…

"Multiple whistleblowers" emerge in Ukraine case, lawyers say

Washington — The attorneys representing the whistleblower who filed a complaint about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine said they are representing "multiple whistleblowers" in connection to the case, including one with "first hand knowledge" of events. "I can confirm that…

The First Annual Big 9 Roots Festival

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The first annual Big 9 Roots Festival went off without a hitch Saturday. The festival celebrates the rich history that comes with Martin Luther King Boulevard. MLK boulevard was once known as ninth street or the Big…

31st Annual Tennessee River Rescue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With summer being over its time to give our Tennessee river a helping hand. The Tennessee Aquarium hosted The 31st annual Tennessee River Rescue Saturday morning. The event takes place at 19 different locations across the Tennessee…

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