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CBP probes secret Facebook page mocking migrant deaths

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it's investigating a private Facebook group for current and former agents where users mocked the deaths of migrants and posted sexist and racist jokes about Latino members of Congress, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New…

Toddler buys $400 couch on Amazon unbeknownst to mom

A two-year-old girl already has an online shopping habit -- thanks to Amazon's "1-Click" ordering. Isabella McNeil said she handed her cell phone over to her toddler daughter, and days later, received an email alerting her that a $400 couch…

Linda Darden

The community came together to remember a long time educator who created leaders, and shaped young minds in Hamilton County.

AMA sues North Dakota over abortion laws

The American Medical Association (AMA), which often shies away from weighing in on overtly political matters, is suing the state of North Dakota over medical practices, which the AMA says directly "contradict reality and science." In its lawsuit filed last…

Fatal wreck at Holtzclaw and Bailey

TUESDAY UPDATE: Police identify the victim as 61 year old Gerard Leo UPDATE: Chattanooga Police say the victim was a 61 year old man who ran a red light at the intersection and hit the other vehicle. The other driver…

Vermont imposes 92% tax on e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are now subject to a 92% tax in the state of Vermont. The bill is aimed at curbing youth vaping. E-cigs and other tobacco-substitute products will be taxed at the same rate as snuff an pipe tobacco are. A…

Tucker Carlson defends Trump-Kim DMZ meeting

Fox News host Tucker Carlson defended President Trump's brief meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and sparked some controversy of his own with his commentary this weekend. Carlson was there as Mr. Trump became the first sitting U.S.…

56 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend

Chicago police speak on weekend gun violence Fifty-six people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, including four fatally, according to the Chicago Sun Times. This is the second time in the last month that at least 50 people in…

Facebook will ban posts that lie about 2020 Census

Facebook plans to ban misinformation about the 2020 Census as well as a range of disruptive information about the elections. The company is also making a public, searchable database of all jobs and credit ads listed on its platform. The…

Barking with pride at Play, Wash, Pint!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Celebrating diversity is a blast with mans best friend. Dog lovers came together this evening to raise awareness for the L-G-B-T-Q community during Pride in the Park. Food, face painting, glitter beads and paw readings were all…

Break an epic sweat at Chattanooga's largest charity workout

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bright and Early this morning hundreds gathered in the West Village to be apart of Chattanooga's Largest Charity Workout! Kyle House Fitness owners Kyle House and Kyle Miller instructed a class of over two hundred people for…

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