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Report urges travelers to get MMR vaccine due to European outbreak

A report published Monday in the American Academy of Pediatrics medical journal recommends all U.S. citizens "receive all recommended vaccinations, including measles, before traveling abroad." The study comes in the wake of what researchers are describing as a "record-breaking" measles…

At least 8 shot, 1 killed at Philadelphia graduation party

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross briefing reporters lateo n June 16, 2019 on several people being shot at graduation party CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia – At least eight people were shot at a graduation party in Southwest Philadelphia and at least…

Celebrating fathers making a special impact

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Black fathers who serve as role models for their children were honored today in Chattanooga as a part of Father's Day celebrations. The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas held a gospel event to recognize…

U.S. dominates Chile 3-0 at Women's World Cup

Match day two of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup concluded Sunday, featuring all four Group F teams. Sweden faced Thailand in the early match, easily taking a 5-1 win. The U.S. dominated Chile in its 3-0 victory. Both Sweden…

Babe Ruth jersey sells for $5.64 million at auction

  Firefighters battle occupational cancer Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being…

CPD busts 63-year-old with drugs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are reporting a drug bust including 50 lbs of marijuana in Hixson on Friday, June 14th. Officers with the Narcotics Unit arrested Delores Lawrence on possession and resale of drug charges. They confiscated the…

Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger

Texas burger chair Whataburger on Friday sold a majority stake to a Chicago-based investment firm BDT Capital Partners. Beloved by Texans, the family-owned Whataburger tried to assured customers on Friday that they will "always be Texan and represent you in…

Target stores experiencing outages nationwide

Target acknowledged nationwide "system issues" affecting its stores on Saturday that prevented its customers from checking out at registers. The outage caused long checkout lines at Target locations, with upset customers posting images and video on social media. It's unclear…

Search continues for swimmer missing in Hudson River

Authorities are searching for a marathon swimmer who went missing Friday in the Hudson River during a week-long race. Divers resumed their search Saturday morning, according to the New York City Police Department. Search and rescue crews launched into the…

Planned Parenthood builds Alabama clinic despite abortion law

Planned Parenthood is building the stage for another possible fight over abortion in Alabama: a large women's clinic that's under construction despite the state's passage of a near-total ban on abortions. Located beside an interstate highway in downtown Birmingham, the…

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Costco in California

Shooting at Costco in California leaves 1 dead, 2 injured One person was killed and two others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a Costco store in Southern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was taken into custody…

Another American dies at Dominican resort

Another American tourist died this week at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Leyla Cox, 53, came to the island on June 5 to celebrate her birthday. Her family said she was supposed to return home two days ago, but…

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