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Golden Apple: Kathleen Collins

A local teacher has made quite an impact after teaching math for more than 30 years. Students say she supports them, and helps them succeed. That's why she's earned the Golden Apple Award.

Holtzclaw hit & run suspects captured in Atlanta

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested two more suspects in a deadly crash on Holtzclaw Avenue. The driver, 26 year old Dwight Turner Jr. and passenger 21 year old Sara Ashlee Meredith were both arrested in Atlanta on Tuesday…

Brexit deal faces key vote in Parliament – then what?

London — On Tuesday night, Parliament will hold a so-called "Meaningful Vote" on Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed divorce agreement with the European Union. The name may be a nod to Britain's trademark sarcasm, as her plan faces almost certain…

"McJesus" sculpture sparks outrage in Israel

An artwork called "McJesus," which was sculpted by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen on display as part of the Haifa museum's "Sacred Goods" exhibit, in Haifa, Israel, Jan. 14, 2019. AP Haifa, Israel…

Iran admits failed launch of satellite U.S. worries about

TEHRAN -- Iran on Tuesday conducted one of at least two satellite launches it plans despite criticism from the United States, but the satellite failed to reach orbit, an official said.The rocket carrying the Payam satellite failed to reach the…

Another migrant caravan heads for U.S. from Honduras

San Pedro Sula, Honduras -- Another caravan of Central American migrants set out from Honduras Monday seeking to reach the U.S. border, following the same route used by thousands last year in at least three caravans.The journey could take weeks…

Extremists launch deadly attack on luxury hotel in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya -- Extremists launched a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the complex. "It is terrible. What I have seen is terrible," said Charles…

Rescuers struggle to find toddler in 330-foot well

Rescuers in southern Spain are digging a horizontal tunnel in an attempt to reach the bottom of a deep and narrow well where they hope to find a 2-year-old toddler, two days after he disappeared. The 330-feet-deep shaft is too…

9-month old's death ruled a homicide in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say that the death of a 9-month-old ruled a homicide. Police say it happened on December 17th. The press release says that this determination was made based on the Chattanooga Police Department's investigation and the…

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