During her graduation, high school valedictorian Rooha Haghar's speech ended abruptly, just as she began to list the names of black teens who were shot by police. Haghar says the school purposefully muted her mic. In a now-viral tweet, Haghar…
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…
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…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An attorney is asking the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to review the Tennessee Valley Authority's new whistleblowing program before it's implemented. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports attorney Billie Garde filed a letter Tuesday saying TVA fired…
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…
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…
When dog owners go through a stressful period, they're not alone in feeling the pressure — their dogs feel it too, a new study suggests. Dog owners experiencing long bouts of stress can transfer it to their dogs, scientists report…
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…
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…
Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors argues with Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens on June 05, 2019 in Oakland. Lachlan Cunningham via Getty The NBA has banned Golden State Warriors minority owner and billionaire Mark Stevens from games as it…
The trustees will decide Friday whether to return the money and strip Culverhouse's name from the law school, too.
IPO values Uber at twice the size of Ford Ride-hail service Uber is about to go airborne: The company said Thursday it's readying its first helicopters for takeoff in New York City starting July 9. Uber is rolling out Uber…
Arkansas authorities are investigating the death of a former state senator as a homicide. The Arkansas State Police said Thursday that former state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith's remains were found late Tuesday. Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith, R-Pocahontas, listens to testimony…
Investigators say surveillance video from residents show they only went into unlocked vehicles after dark.
Investigators believe ex-boyfriend shot while breaking into woman's home.
A woman pleads guilty and is sentenced in an overdose death case in Hamilton County.
FCC taking aim at robocalls Federal regulators are giving phone companies the right to block unwanted calls without getting customers' permission first. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to make robocall blocking the default stance with customers, in a…
Judge rebukes Flynn, delays sentencing Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about his contacts with Russian officials, has fired his lawyers and hired new counsel ahead of his sentencing hearing.…
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an allergy alert for undeclared nuts in two pesto products sold at Whole Foods Market stores in five states. The grocery chain is recalling the products, which could cause serious or deadly allergic…
The Pentagon -- Twenty months after an ambush in Niger left four American soldiers dead, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has signed off on a third and final review of the case which recommends that no additional senior officers be…
The English-speaking supporters of the terrorist group ISIS have been using the encrypted messaging app Telegram to communicate with like-minded sympathizers around the world, a new report finds. A new study by George Washington University's Program on Extremism found that…
The merger talks collapsed Wednesday night after the French government -- Renault's top stakeholder -- asked for more time to get support from Renault partner Nissan. But officials in both France and Italy are indicating there might be room for…
Statue of Robert E. Lee and a Confederate soldier on horses is seen being removed from a park after a Dallas City Council vote in September 2017 CBS Dallas Dallas -- After a heated bidding war, a Robert E. Lee…
The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to expand access even further to protected federal lands for hunting and fishing. The plan seeks to increase access across 1.4 million acres of public land in 74 national wildlife refuges and 15…