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Iowa's Ernst says farmers could "turn quickly" against Trump

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told reporters that farmers in her state could "turn quickly" against the president if President Trump's trade war continues. Ernst spoke at a luncheon sponsored by Winning for Women, an organization dedicated to recruiting and promoting…

Bernie Sanders' campaign becomes the first-ever to unionize

Democrats & big tech Staffers for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is now the first-ever major party presidential campaign to unionize, according to a statement released Friday. The campaign said that the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 had been…

New beer uses ingredient from 1886 shipwreck

New brew uses yeast found in beer bottles retrieved from a 131-year-old shipwreck  Divers dug down 15 feet in the sea bed to gain access to the ship's dining room The yeast was then cultured in test tubes, but it…

Zion Williamson thanks Nike for making him stronger shoes

Duke University's Zion Williamson is finally back on the court following a month-long injury spurred by a burst Nike shoe. Williamson and coach Mike Krzyzewski shared some insights into the making of Williamson's new shoes during a post-game press conference Thursday. Williamson…

New Zealand shooting puts grim focus on social media

Attention turns once again to the dark side of social media, after a gunman in New Zealand killed 49 people and left at least 20 others wounded. Video of the brutal attack was livestreamed on Facebook, while an online manifesto spewed a…

East Ridge fires Police Chief J.R. Reed

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Last night's city council meeting in East Ridge was a testament to the tenuous nature of city jobs. The City Manager announced the firing of Police Chief J. R. Reed who was put on administrative…

Marshals arrest Human Trafficker suspect in Red Bank

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Federal and local agents arrested a suspected sexual predator from Memphis in Red Bank on Thursday. U. S. Marshals, Chattanooga and Hamilton County fugitive teams captured Lawann Demetrius Scott in the 3500 block of Dayton…

Beto O'Rourke weighs in on impeachment

"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke Thursday afternoon in his first national interview since he announced his White House bid. King interviewed the former Texas congressman in Burlington, Iowa, after O'Rourke attended his…

Facebook launches AI tool to remove "revenge porn"

Facebook will start using artificial intelligence to find and remove maliciously posted intimate images, also known as "revenge porn" Currently, users must report inappropriate images so content moderators can review them, slowing the process Facebook will still rely on users…

Cleveland students find purpose and refuge in the arts

Cleveland, Ohio, has one of the highest child poverty rates of any large city in America. The Cleveland Foundation is investing $4 million so every child there has access to arts programs in their neighborhoods. It's creating an impact inside…

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