Johnthony Walker indicted in Nashville for statutory rape
The bus driver in the Woodmore bus crash has been under investigation for the relationship in Nashville while he was out of town for his Chattanooga case.
Murray Detention Officer charged with Sexual Battery
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A former detention officer in Murray County has been charged with imprisoning a woman overnight and sexually assaulting her. 28 year old Kirk Martin was arrested on Friday. The GBI says the incident happened overnight on…
Tesla hits reverse on plan to shutter most of its showrooms
Tesla has opted against closing most of its showrooms, as it had recently announced To help defray the costs, the electric car maker will raise the price of some vehicles by 3 percent The price change will apply to its…
As Trump renews demands for border wall, still no signs that Mexico will pay for it
It was a common refrain for then-candidate Donald Trump during his oftentimes raucous campaign rallies: "Mexico is going to pay for the wall, 100 percent." But with President Trump heading back to the drawing board, once again demanding funding for…
Pete Buttigieg "troubled" by clemency for Chelsea Manning
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who launched a an exploratory committee in January to run for president in 2020 as a progressive Democrat, is criticizing former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning and former NSA contractor Edward Snowden for disclosing…
Baseball coach and wife fatally electrocuted at school's field
Florida couple electrocuted in accident A Florida high school's baseball coach and his wife were killed by electrocution while trying to install a scoreboard on the school's baseball field, a school board member said. Liberty County School Board Member Kyle…
Group plans to make Chattanooga park inclusive
Changes are in the works to make a Chattanooga park inclusive for everyone.
Skyuka Hall Beta Club
Some students at Skyuka Hall have joined a prestigious academic club that's helping them become better citizens.
Ex-Georgia teacher gets at least 90 days in sex relationship
Raquel Eleana Spencer was originally charged with possession of heroin at Northwest Whitfield High.
Rabid raccoons found in New York City
For the first time since 2011, rabid raccoons have been found in New York City. Health officials say they've identified four rabid raccoons in and around northern Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park since January, and two others in the Bronx and…
Haunted Room 311 opens for tours on 3/11 at the Read House
The room is the scene of one of Chattanooga's best known ghost stories.
Florida mom kills 11-year-old to "prevent her from having sex"
Sheriff's investigators say a woman pulled up to a hospital in Orlando asking for help for her 11-year-old daughter, but she was already dead from multiple stab wounds. Then, they say 28-year-old Rosa Alcides Rivera pulled a knife on hospital…
Immigrants are still waiting for hearings to be rescheduled
Immigration courts are still wading through the disruptions caused by the government shutdown, which closed the courts and effectively cancelled between 50,000 and 95,000 hearings in December and January. Many immigrants are still waiting to have those hearings rescheduled, James…
"Wonder Woman" takes on Netanyahu with anti-racism post
"Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot is defending a fellow Israeli celebrity in a clash with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gadot stood in solidarity with Rotem Sela, one of Israel's top models and TV hosts, after she was criticized by the…
Brothers in Jussie Smollett case feel "betrayed," lawyer says
Two brothers who police say were paid by actor Jussie Smollett to stage an attack on him feel "betrayed" and "tremendously regretful," their lawyer said Monday on CBSN. Gloria Schmidt, the attorney representing brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo, told CBSN's…
3,200 pounds of cocaine seized at N.Y.-area port, most in 25 years
$77 million worth of cocaine seized in NJ Approximately 3,200 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $77 million was seized at the Port of New York/Newark last month. The discovery was a joint operation involving U. S.…
How much does being an early frontrunner in 2020 matter?
The 2020 race for the Democratic nomination has already begun, and we're already seeing some early polling results. But how much do standings among primary voters this early matter? A look back at past CBS News polling shows that since…
2020 Democratic National Convention to be held in Milwaukee
DNC rejects Fox News for 2020 debates Democrats will hold their 2020 presidential nominating convention in Milwaukee, a party official confirms to CBS News. The Democratic National Committee's decision is a sign that party leaders hope to focus attention on…
Gillibrand defends handling of sexual harassment allegations
Potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is defending her office's handling of claims of sexual harassment by a staffer, stating that her Senate office took the allegation seriously "every step" of the way. Politico first…
What Tucker Carlson said that's sparking calls for a boycott
Fox News host Tucker Carlson is facing new pressure after transcriptions of past radio appearances were published in which he compared women to "dogs" and described them as "extremely primitive." The radio interview transcriptions were published by Media Matters for…
America's fastest-growing group of renters: Senior citizens
Renters older than 60 jumped 43 percent in the past decade, the RentCafe study found Austin, Phoenix and Fort Worth had the biggest boost in renters over the age of 60 By 2035, seniors will account for nearly one-third of…
Video shows man tackling federally protected pelican
Maryland man apparently attacked pelican The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to determine what charges might be appropriate to bring against a Maryland man who was videotaped tackling a federally protected pelican in the Florida Keys. The…
Boeing stock price down after Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 crash
New questions of Boeing 737 Max 8 jet safety Boeing's stock lost 11 percent of its value Monday trading after its top-selling 737 MAX 8 plane was involved in a second deadly crash. Ethiopia, China and Indonesia grounded all Boeing…
Boeing shares decline after second deadly 787 MAX 8 crash
New questions of Boeing 737 Max 8 jet safety Boeing shares lost more than 11 percent in premarket trading after its top-selling 737 MAX 8 plane was involved in a second deadly crash. Ethiopia, China and Indonesia grounded all Boeing…