Senate votes to block "Born-Alive" bill Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke told voters in New Hampshire that he would "trust women" when it came to abortion access and regulations. The Democratic Presidential candidate delivered his remarks on Wednesday at Plymouth State…
Most Nebraskans don't have flood insurance, with less than 10,000 policies issued for its nearly 2 million residents Federal flood maps are woefully outdated, leaving many unaware they even need this type of insurance Meat prices nationwide could increase due…
A witness in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer said Wednesday he saw the officer standing on the sidewalk, panicking, saying, "I don't know why I shot him. I don't know why I fired." The…
You may be able to hear the explosions in downtown Chattanooga
Crews were preparing Wednesday to shut down generators that have powered an island off Puerto Rico's coast — the last customers to be reconnected to the U.S. territory's main power system destroyed the grid. The Electric Power Authority said it…
1850 photos are believed to be among the earliest taken of slaves in the U.S. A Harvard professor commissioned the photos of a slave named Renty and his daughter to advance his racist theories Renty's great-great-great granddaughter is suing for…
Devin Nunes sues Twitter, others for $250M+ A parody cow Twitter account Rep. Devin Nunes is suing has now surpassed him in followers. Earlier this week, the Republican ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee filed a lawsuit against Twitter…
Captain Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted US Airways Flight 1549 to safety in the "Miracle on the Hudson" in 2009, blasted Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration for their roles in the two recent plane crashes involving the Boeing 737…
Levi Strauss will offer shares to the public on Thursday, priced at $14 to $16 each That could give it a valuation of $5.8 billion, making it one of the biggest consumer-product IPOs in a decade The jeans maker is…
A coalition of more than 30 Latino and Puerto Rican advocacy groups are urging 2020 presidential contenders to actively address the island's most pressing issues — including its ballooning debt, decades-long financial instability, damage from devastating storms and questions surrounding its…
London — Smoking high-potency marijuana every day could increase the chances of developing psychosis by nearly five times, according to the biggest-ever study to examine the impact of pot on psychotic disorder rates. The research adds to previous studies that…
The Federal Reserve is leaving its key interest rate unchanged and projecting no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be "patient" about any further increases. The move to stand pat comes as the central bank pares its…
Changes this tax season Bad news for investors this filing season: Under Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, itemized deductions are gone, meaning investment expenses are no longer deductible. The good news for investors? They can get a lower tax…
FedEx -- a popular indicator on how the economy is faring -- cites sluggish conditions in Europe, Japan and emerging markets Company's ground-shipping profit slows and important express revenue weakens as lighter packages are shipped shorter distances in the U.S.…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will visit the last tank factory in America, with the appearance seen as a way to show how his economic policies are helping the manufacturing industry. The visit to the Lima, Ohio-based Joint Systems Manufacturing…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Chamber of commerce hosts their annual small business expo today. the event brings together businesses from all over Chattanooga to showcase their company. Over 200 groups are set up in the convention center this year. The…
Raising base pay by .50 an hour beginning in July
The massive college admissions scandal, which included the arrests of actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, highlights how far some wealthy parents may be willing to go to get their kids into elite universities. Getting accepted into a dream school based…
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says farmers are bearing the brunt of "the most widespread destruction we have ever seen in our state's history." Ricketts spoke to CBSN on Wednesday about the dire set of circumstances Nebraska faces after the unprecedented…
Italian luxury brand Gucci has made another polarizing fashion decision after it stirred outrage over an $890 sweater that evoked "blackface." Now, the high-end label is selling a pair of intentionally "distressed" leather tennis sneakers that look like they've been…
Two suspects charged with taking equipment from several construction sites.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A federal judge is siding with the makers of Dum Dums lollipops in its lawsuit against a rival candy maker. Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. is suing Tootsie Roll Industries because it says the Chicago-based company's new…
Chemical company in East Chattanooga admits to a spill with a bad smell, but no public health threat.
R. Kelly's failure to pay $161,000 in child support highlights a $10 billion problem across the U.S. More than 30 percent of child support payments aren't made, and less than half are paid in full Only about half of couples…