Woman's body found after Chattanooga town home fire
A woman's body has been found after a fire at a town home in Chattanooga.
Some states making moves to opt out of daylight saving time
The country springs into daylight saving time early Sunday morning, when most Americans will move their clocks forward by one hour. But some states are moving to join Hawaii and most of Arizona to opt out of a system that…
Puppy mill operator arrested and more than 700 dogs rescued
A Georgia man who runs a licensed pet breeding business was arrested after authorities found hundreds of dogs –– most of them puppies –– in "inhumane" conditions, local police said Thursday. Reason Craig Gray, 58, of Nashville was jailed pending…
Boy who built nuclear fusion reactor gets tour of Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
"We are currently in the simulator now. So we have had the chance to show him how a nuclear plant operates and let him actually take control and do some things including scramming the rector," said Scott Hunnewell, the plant manager.
A man wrongfully jailed for 46 years is now supporting himself with his art
Detroit — When you hear him talk, you'd think Detroit artist Richard Phillips is some kind of highly trained master. But at 72, he held his first exhibit. He is America's most unlikely art phenom. "I'm just a young kid…
"I thought we were going to die": Family recalls rescue from Colorado avalanche
Frisco, Colo. — The avalanche danger in Colorado is being called "extreme" and "unprecedented." Heavy snow triggered more than 2,000 avalanches in the state so far this season. Seven backcountry skiers have been killed, including one on Thursday. On the…
"You're not dead yet?": Gunman's words to Aurora survivor
One of the people injured in a deadly warehouse shooting last month sued Illinois State Police on Friday, saying authorities "bungled" their responsibility to ensure the shooter turn in the gun he used in the attack at Henry Pratt Co.…
Help coming to Hunter Road flooding victims
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Help could be coming to the residents off Hunter Road. Many houses have been under water for two weeks. State Representative Mike Carter spoke with residents out here Friday, ensuring them that the county and…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - March 8, 2019
St. Patrick's Day is almost here. Why not celebrate early at Rock City?
Michael Cohen faces accusations of lying during his congressional testimony
President Trump accused his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, of lying during his incendiary testimony before the House Oversight Committee last month, saying on Twitter that Cohen "directly asked me for a pardon" and "badly wanted to work at the White…
Feds investigate alleged prison cellphone use by "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli
Federal authorities are investigating claims that Martin Shkreli has been running his pharmaceutical company from behind bars. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said Friday that it has opened an inquiry into whether the so-called "Pharma Bro" used a contraband smartphone…
McKinsey leader admits consulting firm has made mistakes
The global managing partner of McKinsey & Co. conceded the consulting firm has made missteps, according to a letter sent to staff. The company's effective leader, Kevin Sneader, used the private missive, obtained by Fortune, to correct the record on…
Health tips for coping with daylight saving time
Daylight saving time arrives this weekend, which means it's once again time to move the clocks ahead an hour. The change, which takes effect at 2 a.m. this Sunday, will cost millions of Americans an hour of sleep and leave…
North Shore rape suspect arrested
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department announced that they have arrested Ronald Strickland. He is charged in connection with a rape that happened on 11/11/2017 in the North Shore area. Ronald B. Strickland is charged with rape and…
Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts by grand jury
A Chicago grand jury charged actor Jussie Smollett with 16 felony counts for falsely reporting a hate crime. Smollett was charged last month with a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly making up the hate crime. Smollett has insisted…
Unarmed man shot with arms up testifies in cop's trial
The trial of a Florida police officer who shot a disabled man's unarmed caretaker got underway Thursday. North Miami officer Jonathan Aledda is charged with attempted manslaughter and negligence for his role in the July 2016 shooting of Charles Kinsey…
LSU suspends men’s basketball coach after report
LSU has suspended coach Will Wade indefinitely amid reports about his conversations with a person convicted last year of funneling money to the families of basketball recruits. LSU Chancellor F. King Alexander and athletic director Joe Alleva said in a…
Victim in warehouse shooting sues Illinois State Police
Victims of Aurora shooting remembered One of the people injured in a deadly warehouse shooting last month sued Illinois State Police on Friday, saying authorities wrongly let the gunman purchase the weapon used in the attack. Henry Pratt Co. employee…
Student accepted to 39 colleges with $1.6M in scholarships
High school senior Jordan Nixon was confident she would get into a few schools. But she was shocked to as the acceptance letters piled up — she's gotten in to 39 colleges and universities so far. Her high school in…
Texas company recalls contaminated water, then shuts down
A second-generation family-run business operating out of Dimmitt, Texas, is no more. McDaniel Life-Line is closing up shop after issuing two recalls within a month for products found by federal regulators to be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacteria or…
Appeals court upholds Adnan Syed’s conviction
Baltimore — Adnan Syed, the subject of the popular podcast "Serial," will not be getting a new trial. The Maryland Court of Appeals reinstated Syed's conviction on Friday afternoon, CBS Baltimore reported. Syed was convicted in February 2000 of killing his…
An interview with NSA Director Paul Nakasone: Top 10 takeaways
The commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency (NSA), Gen. Paul Nakasone, offered insights into the evolving combat domain in cyberspace, including the fight against ISIS, likely election threats in 2020, and the security implications…
Philadelphia becomes first U.S. city to ban cashless stores
Philadelphia has become the first city in the U.S. to require most retailers to accept cash Some business owners say handling cash is inefficient and invites theft Critics of cashless merchants say the practice discriminates against low-income people Philadelphia has…
CEO blames "injustice" for fizzling LaCroix water sales
The chief executive of National Beverage, best known for its LaCroix water brand, has a novel explanation for why the company's sales and profits are drying up: "injustice." CEO Nick Caporella said in a statement late Thursday that the weak quarter --…