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New York set to adopt aggressive emission reduction goals

New York would adopt the nation's most aggressive emission reduction goals under a proposal worked out by state leaders and endorsed by the state Senate Tuesday night. Under the legislation, New York would generate 100% of its electricity from renewable…

EPA chief to make "major policy announcement"

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler is making a "major policy announcement" Wednesday morning. Although the EPA has not disclosed the topic of the announcement, Democrats, environmentalists, industry representatives and others expect it will be on rolling back regulations on…

House votes to block Trump's military transgender ban

The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday night to block President Trump's move to restrict transgender men and women from military service. The House passed, by a 243-183 vote, an amendment to block Mr. Trump's transgender ban from remaining in effect. The…

Chaos at Honolulu airport after false report of shooter

People ran past security checkpoints away from Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Terminal 2 on Tuesday after false reports of an active shooter. The terminal was evacuated, leading to flight delays as passengers were forced to go through security…

Buttigieg reinforces bodycam order after South Bend shooting

South Bend, Indiana Mayor and 2020 Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday requested the city's police chief to issue an order reaffirming the city's police department's policy on body cameras. According to a release pertaining to the general order, the policy…

NAACP And Residents Oppose B.I.D Resolution

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Business Improvement District Resolution has continued to cause drama between City Council and residents. The NAACP held a rally today outside of City Council before the meeting began because members feel like the bid ordinance will keep…

More paved bike lanes coming to Enterprise South Nature Park

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Enterprise South Nature Park will be making improvements, thanks to an anonymous donor. Hamilton county leaders first heard about the contribution at last week's meeting. Ashley Henderson has the story. Hamilton County General Services Administrator Lee Norris…

Flesh-eating bacteria becoming more common on East Coast

A dangerous flesh-eating bacteria may be on the rise at some popular East Coast beaches due to warming water temperatures. In the past two years, five cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterial infection that is spread by handling or…

Americans for the Arts honors Passageways 2.0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A public art installation in Chattanooga was nationally recognized in Minneapolis. People driving by East 7th Street, might not even realize what's in the alley. At first you are greeted by lights, and then this art…

Alex Jones sanctioned by court after child porn dispute

A Connecticut judge on Tuesday sanctioned Infowars founder Alex Jones after he threatened one of the attorneys representing families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. Jones lashed out after the families' lawyers alleged that Jones sent them child porn. Jones is…

Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills

Online pharmacy Valisure has discovered another cancer-causing chemical in blood-pressure pills made by companies including Novartis, according to a petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The filing to the FDA on Thursday involves dimethylformamide, or DMF, a solvent…

Walmart filed more drone patents than Amazon in 2018

In 2018, Walmart edged out archrival Amazon when it came to filing for drone technology patents. Walmart filed 56 requests, while Amazon filed 54. These initiatives reflect the changing nature of retail and consumers' "want it now" mentality. Walmart appears…

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