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Ken Cuccinelli named to top immigration post

Questions surround U.S.-Mexico deal An outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies has been named acting director of the agency that manages legal immigration. Ken Cuccinelli will oversee U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cuccinelli is a former Virginia…

4.0 earthquake rocks area near Cleveland

Cleveland—Federal geologists say an earthquake with an estimated magnitude 4 has been detected just northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. The United States Geological Survey confirmed a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Lake Erie, approximately 2.5 miles north of Eastlake, at about 10:50…

Kroger recalls frozen berries over hepatitis A fears

Kroger is recalling frozen berries sold at grocery stores nationwide after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found hepatitis A in a sample. The supermarket chain said it is printing messages on register receipt tapes and calling customers to alert…

Rhea news site editor faces drug charges

DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dayton Police have filed drug charges against the managing editor of a local news site. Elmer Harris is the managing editor of RheaReview.com. According to the arrest report, police got a tip about someone wanting to…

JUUL pledges $7.5 million to research impact of e-cigarettes

Nashville, Tennessee—A historically black college in Tennessee is planning to research the impact of electronic cigarettes and vaping with a grant from vaping device maker JUUL Labs. JUUL has been under fire as teenage e-cigarette use has skyrocketed in recent…

Abortion laws are "bad for business," nearly 200 CEOs say

The CEOs of more than 180 companies signed an open letter arguing that state laws restricting women's reproductive rights are "bad for business." Policies such as Georgia's fetal heartbeat law people's "hinder people's health... and ability to fully succeed in…

2 more horses die, 29 overall at same racetrack

Arcadia, California—A second horse in two days and 29th overall since the racing season started in December has died at Santa Anita Park, where management has chosen to continue racing for the rest of the current meet. Animal activists returned…

Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle

A massive search is underway in Northern California for a longtime automotive writer who mysteriously disappeared while on a motorcycle trip near the Sierra Mountains. Police say they've recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson's belongings – including his motorcycle –…

Wildfire forces hundreds to flee California Six Flags

A popular Southern California amusement park will reopen Monday after a wildfire prompted a dramatic evacuation. A fast-moving brush fire pushed flames dangerously close to a packed Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday. Crews are battling at least six fires burning…

One dead, several injured after crane collapse in Dallas

Several injured in Dallas crane collapse One person was killed after a crane collapsed onto a downtown Dallas apartment building Sunday afternoon amidst severe weather hitting the area. According to the National Weather Service, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and…

Riverbend Run a success despite rain

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Avid runners braved the weather this morning for the Chattanooga Track Club's annual Riverbend Run. Our own Angela Moryan was out bright and early to welcome the runners this morning. The Riverbend Run ends the couple…

Empower Chattanooga assisting families with energy bills

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today families had a chance to get assistance with their energy bill with the help of Empower Chattanooga. Empower Chattanooga teaches residents of East Chattanooga, Highland Park, East Lake, and Alton Park low cost and no cost…

Wear Orange campaign raises awareness of gun violence

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A sea of orange could be seen around Chattanooga today to drive the end of gun violence. "Wear Orange" is a national campaign that honors those who lost their lives to gun violence. Today day is dedicated…

HCSO holds annual Fishing With a Deputy

HAMILTON CO. Tenn. (WDEF) - To kick off the start of fishing season the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office put together Fishing with a Deputy. Today's event helped children unplug, spend time with their family, and walk away learning a new skill.…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Cleveland hit & run

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - An arrest has been made in connection to a hit and run accident that happened in Cleveland over Memorial Day. We brought you the story of Sherry Hyde's 7-year-old daughter yesterday. The family was hit in…

Cleveland mother seeks justice for hit and run

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I just want him to come forward and say yeah I did this and I'm sorry. Because I could've lost Avery," Sherry Hyde said. Hyde said it happened on Memorial Day. She, her husband and her…

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