Climate change isn't just creating lower yields in vineyards, it's making them more susceptible to pests and mildew. Wine grapes native to Europe, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, are the least resistant to pests—and require the most…
Impact of climate change on invasive species The population of invasive green iguanas in Florida is increasing exponentially, and authorities want locals to do something about it. Residents are being encouraged to kill the animals "on their own property whenever possible." The…
Chattanooga Football Club is excited to announce that the 2019 NPSL Southeast Conference playoffs will be played in Finley Stadium.
The Dade County Sheriff's Office has put signs at Lookout Creek after video of a recent fight was shared on Facebook.
Social media users reported experiencing issues with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on Wednesday. The platforms, which are all owned by Facebook, acknowledged they were working on fixing the issues and said some users reported issues uploading images, videos and other…
In a rebuke to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, the mayor of Goodyear is sticking with Nike in a deal to bring more than 500 jobs to her city. The Republican governor on Tuesday said he'd yank state financial incentives for…
Driver killed after truck falls off bridge Houston — The driver of an 18-wheeler was killed after he was cut off by a car and plunged 150 feet off a bridge in Houston. According to CBS affiliate KHOU-TV, the truck…
FAA finds new potential risk in 737 Max Boeing said it will provide $100 million over several years to help families and communities affected by two crashes of its 737 Max plane that killed 346 people. Some of the money…
A mother from Raleigh, North Carolina arranged for her son to take a flight to Sweden by himself on Sunday and thought he'd be okay. She paid the fee to have someone from United Airlines supervise the unaccompanied minor, and…
Researchers who eliminated HIV from mice say their results are an important advance in efforts to develop a cure for HIV infection in people. This is the first time that the AIDS-causing virus has been eradicated from the genomes of…
Trump talks U.S.-China trade war at G20 summit WASHINGTON — President Trump insists his multi-front trade wars are working, but the U.S. trade deficit rose to a five-month high in May as the politically sensitive imbalances with China and Mexico…
A new lawsuit filed overnight blames gun manufacturers and dealers for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. In October 2017, a gunman opened fire on an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, killing 58 and wounding nearly 500 others.…
The Pentagon is rolling out military hardware for a Fourth of July unlike any other. Tanks on the National Mall and military flyovers will be part of the capital's celebration, by order of President Trump. He'll be the first president…
Although the U.S. has not seen a large-scale terrorism attack on its soil in almost two decades, threats from several extremist organizations persist and some trends are "ominous," says Russ Travers, the deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center within…
Lee Iacocca, who created the iconic Ford Mustang and later in his career rescued Chrysler from bankruptcy, has died, his foundation and Ford Motor Company confirmed on Tuesday. He was 94. Iacocca's daughter told The Washington Post the cause of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While dockless e-scooters like Lime are growing in popularity, the small shared vehicles are causing problems for many cities. On Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council Members unanimously passed on the first reading, an ordinance to temporarily stop…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee began issuing the new Real I-D Driver's Licenses yesterday. These will be required to fly commercially, or to enter any Federal Building or Nuclear facility beginning next year. News 12's Ashley Henderson has the story.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new report from the CDC shows that Americans could be at risk of a parasite that can make you sick for weeks. It has been found in some of your favorite summertime places. News 12 Now's…
More than 660,000 Passat sedans (2012-20) and Atlas SUVs (2018-19) are affected. The problem is with the headlights.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The teen charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife was driving more than 30 miles over the speed limit and accelerating when he slammed into the back of…
Chatham, Massachusetts — Tourists are heading to Cape Cod for the Fourth of July weekend and waiting close to shore are 11 great white sharks spotted over the last two days. Marine biologist Greg Skomal tagged three of the great whites…
People in Rhea County are buying fireworks and supporting a good cause.
The Trump administration is dropping its effort to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 census, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. In an email obtained by CBS News to attorneys who…
One church's efforts eliminated almost $2 million worth of medical debt for nearly 2,000 families living in West Michigan. The medical debt was paid off by the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt, through the efforts of Grand Rapids First church in…