CMA voters deciding whether to nominate 'Old Town Road'
Hit songwriter and producer Shane McAnally says most people in the country music industry do not consider it a country song.
Flight attendant diagnosed with measles after NY flight has died
A flight attendant who was diagnosed with measles after flying from New York to Israel has died. The family of Rotem Amitai confirmed to CBS News that the 43-year-old died after being hospitalized for months. "Rotem was a wonderful woman…
Stock market sinks after bonds flash recession warning
U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday after the bond markets sent a warning about a possible recession. The Dow was down as much as 450 points, or 1.8%, early Wednesday. The S&P 500 lost 1.7%, to 2,877, and the…
CEOs rake in 940% more than 40 years ago, workers earn 12%
CEO compensation rose 940% from 1978 to 2018, compared with a 12% rise in pay for the average American worker during the same period, according to the Economic Policy Institute. In 2018, average CEO pay at the 350 biggest U.S.…
Exploring the "rich history" of America's largest underground lake
In our summer series "American Wonders," "CBS This Morning" is exploring places that make America wonderful, from majestic natural landscapes to spectacular creations. This week, Chip Reid takes you to a Tennessee cave for a tour of the largest underground…
Girl killed when falling rocks hit family's car at national park
A deadly rockslide at Glacier National Park is prompting a warning about potential dangers for tourists. A family of five was driving along a popular Montana road when their car was hit by falling rocks, killing a teenage girl inside.…
Alligator attacks woman walking her dog in South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, S.C. -- A South Carolina woman is recovering after being bitten by an alligator near her home in Hilton Head Island. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources spokesman David Lucas tells news outlets that it happened in…
Strong winds blow over at least 20 semis in western Kansas
Ellis County, Kan. – Storms rolled through western Kansas Tuesday evening with winds so strong they blew over at least 20 semis and forced the closure of a long stretch of Interstate 70, reports CBS Wichita affiliate KWCH-TV. The station…
Woman stabbed in the gut after tripping over Lucifer, her cat
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) - They say curiosity killed the cat. But in this case, it was a curious cat that could've killed its owner. "This is one of the things that I probably never would've expected to happen and boom…
FBI investigating after shots fired at ICE offices in Texas
Shots fired at Texas ICE building The FBI said Tuesday it is investigating after shots were fired in the early morning hours at a San Antonio office building that houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). No one was injured in…
East Ridge apartment catches fire from a lightning strike
(EAST RIDGE, Tenn) - A busy weather night sends emergency crews out in full force. And it helped start a fire. An East Ridge apartment complex has been evacuated tonight after it caught fire. It happened at the Belvoir Hills…
Local vets explain about the algae that is killing dogs in the south
"So the toxic strands haven't been found in Tennessee yet, but it definitely it's here."
Tyner Academy students find their old classroom transformed
It's part of the Hamilton County School's Future Ready Institute program.
Pre-burial scam suspect arrested in Cherokee
Miles is accused of taking payments for pre-burial policies at a north Georgia funeral chain.
TBI identifies person found dead in Etowah
The cause of death has not been confirmed yet.
Hometown Tours North Georgia: Catoosa After The Tornadoes
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - In 2011, a surveillance video captured one of the tornadoes from the "Super Outbreak" that happened in April of 2011. Sandra Self told a reporter at the time she was in her home watching the weather…
Air conditioning repaired just in time at Howard High
Their air conditioning quit on Monday, which led to some concerns.
How To Stay Cool On The Hottest Day Of The Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- With the heat index measuring over 100 degrees, it is very important to stay cool and hydrated. On days like today when the heat index is over 100 degrees, it is important to stay cool at all times.…
River City Company Responds to Lawsuit Seeking to Halt the Business Improvement District
Paty says "private taxation" and spending authority - and lack of public accountability, are his main concerns.
Apple lifted by delay in U.S. tariffs on China
Apple shares rose Tuesday after the Trump administration said it is postponing tariffs on cell phones, laptops and other gadgets made in China and imported to the U.S. The delay temporarily removes a "dark cloud" over Apple, one analyst said,…
2 guards placed on leave, warden reassigned after Epstein's death
The Justice Department said Tuesday that two guards who were assigned to watch Jeffrey Epstein the night he apparently killed himself have been placed on administrative leave and the warden has been reassigned to an office post. The announcement comes…
More teens hospitalized for lung damage after vaping
In Wisconsin, at least a dozen people have recently been hospitalized and treated for severe lung damage. The first cases were reported last month, and the number has been growing. All of these patients are young — between their teenage…
Opponents warn a Tennessee abortion ban will cost taxpayers
part of a two-day hearing revolving around a potential abortion ban proposal.
California counties sue to block Trump immigration rule
Two of the most populous counties in California sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its newly unveiled sweeping regulation that would make it easier for the government to deny green cards and temporary visas for legal immigrants who use public…