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Four teens save 90-year-old from fire

Four teenage boys in Sapulpa, Oklahoma are gaining widespread praise for their act of bravery. The boys, ages 14 to 17, rushed into a  90-year-old woman's home as it was burning — and got her out unharmed. The woman, Catherine…

Hiring in May cut in half amid trade war fears

U.S. businesses slowed down hiring in May, adding fewer than half the typical monthly jobs that have been created this year on average. The slowdown is sparking fears the U.S. trade war is starting to ripple through the economy. Employers…

Photo shows Russian destroyer nearly colliding with U.S. warship

Manchin warns of Russian aggression in the Arctic A Russian destroyer nearly collided with an American guided-missile cruiser in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday, calling the incident "unsafe and unprofessional."  The Russian Pacific Fleet, meanwhile, blamed…

Car insurers can use your credit score to drive up rates

Most drivers don't know that credit scores usually factor into their insurance premiums. Drivers with poor credit scores can pay twice what those with excellent scores pay. But studies don't agree about whether prohibiting insurers from using credit scores would…

Eight Texas women form group to help migrants

A group of eight women from the Rio Grande Valley formed a group called the Angry Tias and Abuelas from the Rio Grande Valley and have spent a year dedicating their time to assisting migrants arriving at the U.S-Mexico border.  "It's a…

Local restaurant shares concerns over possible tariffs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Poblanos is an authentic Mexican restaurant. And, just about all the food they get comes from Mexico. "Tortillas, avocados, jalapeños, cilantro, limes, tomatoes," Poblanos Owner Adrian De la Torre said. With the threat of tariffs on…

50 foot burns in Harrison Bay area

HARRISON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A 50 Mamba boat went up in flames this afternoon in Harrison Bay. A homeowner reported the fire next to a home on Fridell Road before 1 PM. Highway 58 Volunteer Fire officials say it looks…

Summertime Car Break-Ins

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It's summertime and that means car break-ins are on the rise. In East Ridge, Leandrese McDowell and Rashawn Caslin were arrested and charged with auto burglary and other theft related charges. When arrested, East Ridge police found…

U.S. Women favored to win the World Cup

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) are the favorites to win the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The defending champions are ranked No. 1 in the FIFA world rankings, a position they've held for 11 of the past 12 years. Here's…

House to vote on holding Barr and McGahn in contempt

The full House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution to hold Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Don McGahn in contempt for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. The measure, introduced in the…

Former Parkland deputy Scot Peterson released on bail

A former Florida deputy charged with 11 criminal counts after failing to confront the gunman in the Parkland school massacre was released from jail Thursday after a judge reduced his bail and lifted some restrictions. Scot Peterson walked out of…

Trump signs long-delayed $19 billion disaster bill into law

President Trump signed a long-delayed disaster aid bill into law on Thursday, authorizing billions of dollars of assistance to communities in the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico recovering from devastating storms, floods and wildfires. By approving the $19.1-billion package, the…

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