Two Ghostface Gangsters found guilty after trial
After the conviction of two Ghostface Gangsters, prosecutors in Northwest Georgia say a clear message was sent that gang activity won't be tolerated.
Julian Assange hit with 18 federal charges in new indictment
A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 18 felony charges for his alleged involvement in the 2010 leak of classified documents by Chelsea Manning, the Justice Department announced Thursday. The indictment includes 17 new counts of…
Runaway barges crash into Oklahoma dam after evacuations
Two barges carrying a total of about 3,800 pounds of fertilizer broke loose Thursday and floated down the swollen Arkansas River in Oklahoma, spreading alarm downstream as they hit a dam and sank. On Facebook, Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, warned the…
Deadly storms hit Missouri as "violent tornado" strikes state capital
A tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri's capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state that left at least three people dead and dozens injured. The National Weather Service confirmed that the large and…
Chattanooga Police arrest Credit Union robbery suspect
The surveillance video showed a suspect who looked like a woman, but they arrested a man.
Billionaire Bill Gates makes surprise visit to Howard High
We have exclusive access to his speech.
Forecasters reveal outlook for 2019 Atlantic hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is off to yet another early start, but U.S. weather officials said it should be a near normal year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted nine to 15 named storms. Four to eight…
GBI investigating their 35th officer involved shooting of 2019 in Rome
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI will investigate the shooting of a suspect early this morning in Rome, Georgia. Their preliminary information is that the Metro Drug Task Force and SWAT team were serving a warrant for drugs and weapons around…
Wreckage of last known ship to bring slaves to America is found
The Alabama Historical Commission confirmed Wednesday it had discovered the wreckage of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring slaves to America. Remnants of the Clotilda was discovered in in a previously unexplored area of the Mobile River. Researchers…
Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
A banker who prosecutors say tried to buy himself a senior post in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was arrested Thursday on a financial institution bribery charge. Stephen Calk, 54,…
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
An Aurora, Illinois, meat company is recalling 62,112 pounds of raw beef after random sampling by government officials found products possibly tainted with E. coli bacteria. Short ribs, brisket and ribeyes are among the raw beef cuts involved in the…
Early release of "American Taliban" slammed by daughter of slain CIA officer
Last Updated May 23, 2019 10:31 AM EDT John Walker Lindh, the man who was captured with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks and is often called the "American Taliban," walked free from a federal prison Thursday morning…
Fugitive tells cops he'll surrender if his mugshot gets 15,000 likes
A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least one expert calls unethical. Jose Simms, 29, who…
FAA inspectors say they're pressured to ignore critical plane problems
In an exclusive CBS News investigation, we spoke to roughly a dozen FAA inspectors from across the country. Some risked their jobs to blow the whistle on how they say they are told to overlook important problems. Two Federal…
"Violent tornado" pounds Missouri capital
What the National Weather Service calls a "violent tornado" hit Jefferson City, Missouri, late Wednesday night, leaving extensive damage and downed power lines. All available first responders were being called to the city, Missouri's state capital. Police said they had…
"Violent tornado" pounds Jefferson City, Mo.; people trapped
What the National Weather Service calls a "violent tornado" hit Jefferson City, Missouri, late Wednesday night, leaving people trapped, power lines down and extensive damage. All available first responders were being called to the city – Missouri's state capital. There…
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, accused the Trump administration of covering up the death of a 10-year-old migrant girl from El Salvador by failing to inform Congress and the American public. CBS News learned Wednesday…
Wreckage discovered of last known ship to bring slaves to America
The Alabama Historical Commission confirmed Wednesday it had discovered the wreckage of the Clothilda, the last known ship to bring slaves to America. Remnants of the Clotilda was discovered in in a previously unexplored area of the Mobile River. Researchers…
UAW files new union election request for Volkswagen, asks for vote in June
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Volkswagen Production Team Member Ashley Murray wants to be a part of UAW union. And she hopes it get her more time off. "More PTO days. More time to spend with my family," Murray said. But…
Dekalb deputies stop van with illegal immigrants on I 59
Officers say they determined they were all illegal immigrants being smuggled from the southern border.
Schiff says top intel body sought to get WH "signoff" on transcripts
House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff said the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which heads the U.S. intelligence community and is currently conducting a classification review of dozens of the committee's Russia investigation transcripts, sought to release…
Man who climbed up Market Street Bridge shuts it down
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - First responders worked together to get a man off the top of the Market Street bridge. Our cameras captured the man getting down to safety. Different agencies including the Chattanooga Fire Department and Chattanooga Police Department responded. Crews…
Officials say a Marion detective was accidentally shot
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Marion county sheriff's detective was hurt this afternoon in an accidental shooting. It happened in the county court house. Sheriff Bo Burnett says the TBI is investigating the case and is asking him to withhold the…
Lawmaker: Alabama Lottery bill 'dead' for session
Supporters have been unable to get the 63 votes needed to pass the measure in the 105-member House of Representatives. Clouse, who was handling the bill in the House, said the bill will not be coming back this session.
