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Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants in Mexico

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has donated 500,000 dollars to help migrants in Mexico, offering assistance to local projects that provide food, lodging and basic necessities. The funds, from the Peter’s Pence collections, will be distributed among 27 projects…

Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Soon after taking office, Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced renovation plans for the governor’s mansion. She wanted to add solar panels. The move was seen as a rebuke to her predecessor, Republican Gov. Paul LePage,…

With churches shut after bombs, Sri Lankans hear Mass on TV

AMPARA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Catholics celebrated Mass in their homes via a televised broadcast on Sunday as churches across the island nation shut over fears of militant attacks, a week after the Islamic State-claimed Easter suicide bombings…

Leaders struggle to make sense of fatal attack on synagogue

POWAY, Calif. (AP) — The rabbi who led a service on the last day of Passover suffered a gunshot wound to his hands and two others endured shrapnel wounds as political, civic and religious leaders across the country struggled to…

Manhunt ends with suspect in custody after 5 bodies found

The suspect wanted in connection with five rural Tennessee slayings is in custody after being shot by an officer, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. spokesman Josh DeVine said 25-year-old Michael Cummins was transported to a local hospital Saturday night.…

8th anniversary of deadly 2011 tornado "super outbreak"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday marked 8 years since the tornado outbreak of April, 2011 tore across the Southeast. Hundreds of twisters ripped across the region from Texas to Florida to the Great Lakes region, killing hundreds as well. The…

North Lee cheerleaders lift up their community

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deke Incorporated and Cheerleaders from North Lee Elementary gave back to the Cleveland community today. Once a month Deke Incorporated goes to Johnston Park to hand out toiletries, clothes and food to those in need. The…

Drug Take Back Day collects medicines for safe disposal

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today was National Drug Take Back Day This day is strictly for people all across the country to have a safe place to dispose of their prescription drugs. Tennessee Law Enforcement and the Hamilton County Coalition…

Local artists work to beautify Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the last four years, artist from around the world have been coming to Chattanooga to work their artist magic. Burning Bridges Mural Jam was started by Chattanooga native Eric Finley Jr. better known as the…

Trump holds MAGA rally in Wisconsin -- live stream

The rally begins Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch it in the player above. President Trump is holding a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Saturday night at the same time as the annual White House Correspondents' Association…

Reporters attend WHCA dinner as Trump holds rally in Wisconsin

Reporters are gathering for the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington Saturday night while President Trump holds a competing campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Although presidents have traditionally attended and spoken at the dinner, Mr. Trump…

HCSO traffic investigator struck by car

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A traffic investigator for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is recovering after being hit by a car Saturday morning. According to HCSO spokesperson Matt Lea, the investigator was providing an escort during the mornings Special Olympics…

Trump’s executive privilege strategy could mean messy fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since George Washington’s time, presidents have used executive privilege to resist congressional inquiries in the name of protecting the confidentiality of their decision-making. President Donald Trump threatened this past week to broadly assert executive privilege to block…

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