The Latest: Schumer calls Trump wall threat 'temper tantrum'
Watch 6 minutes of the spat that happened in front of cameras today at the White House over the Border Wall & Government Shutdown.
"They were all praying": Gunman opens fire in cathedral, killing at least 4
A firefighter walks next to a victim killed at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas, Brazil, Tuesday, Dec.11, 2018. Denny Cesare/Futura Press via AP RIO DE JANEIRO -- An armed man entered a cathedral in southern Brazil and opened fire during…
Russian spacewalk to inspect Soyuz leak site
Two Russian cosmonauts ventured outside the International Space Station Tuesday for exploratory surgery on a Soyuz ferry ship scheduled for return to Earth Dec. 20. Their objective: cutting away shielding and insulation to inspect the area where a small hole…
Lacrosse team leads "Baby, It's Cold Outside" singalong
A Canadian lacrosse team received mixed reactions after embracing the controversial holiday song, "Baby It's Cold Outside." The Saskatchewan Rush played the song, whose lyrics seem inappropriate to some in the #MeToo era, during their game on Saturday night, CTV…
French president fails to appease protesters
President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to quell violent rioting across France by offering economic concessions to his countrymen -- expected to cost the country $11 billion -- appears to have been insufficient. Leaders of the "Yellow Vest" protest movement indicated Tuesday…
Russia sends bombers to Venezuela, calls U.S. reaction "undiplomatic"
A Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic long-range heavy supersonic bomber aircraft is pictured upon landing at Maiquetia International Airport, just north of Caracas, Dec. 10, 2018. Getty MOSCOW -- The Kremlin has rejected U.S. criticism of Russian strategic bombers' deployment to…
Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance at British Fashion Awards
LONDON -- It was an A-list event oozing with glamour. The British Fashion Awards drew more than British celebrities like the Beckhams and Rosamund Pike. Penelope Cruz was there, and so was Uma Thurman. There was a parade of supermodels…
Soccer player refugee "terrified" of being sent back to Bahrain
Hakeem Alaraibi (C), a former Bahrain national team footballer with refugee status in Australia, is escorted by immigration police to a court in Bangkok, Dec. 11, 2018. Getty BANGKOK -- A Thai court ruled Tuesday that a soccer player who…
"No room whatsoever" to renegotiate Brexit deal, EU warns Brits
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Top European Union officials on Tuesday ruled out any renegotiation of the divorce agreement with Britain as Prime Minister Theresa May launched her fight to save her Brexit deal by lobbying leaders in Europe's capitals. May…
Hamilton County School Bus Hit By SUV
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) –An SUV crossed the center line and crashed head on into a Hamilton County school bus. It happened Tuesday morning on Signal Mountain. None of the 13 children on board the bus were injured. The driver…
Macron breaks silence on violent French protests in national address
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence Monday on the exceptional protests shaking France and his presidency, promising broad tax relief for struggling workers and pensioners — and acknowledging his own responsibility in fueling the nation's anger. Speaking with…
Trump, Mueller, Putin among Time Person of the Year candidates
Last Updated Dec 10, 2018 5:20 PM EST Time magazine on Monday released its shortlist of finalists for its annual Person of the Year. The list includes special counsel Robert Mueller, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
"20 million Yemenis are hungry," U.N. envoy says
UNITED NATIONS -- Just back from Yemen, the U.N.'s emergency relief coordinator said Monday, "20 million Yemenis are hungry," and another quarter of a million face catastrophic consequences from a lack of food. Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock told reporters at the…
"Fortnite" gamer arrested after allegedly assaulting wife on live stream
A popular "Fortnite" player in Australia was arrested and charged with assaulting his wife on Sunday after thousands of online viewers witnessed the apparent violent incident while he was live streaming, according to Network 10, a CBS News partner. Luke Munday,…
Chattanooga State helping displaced Virginia College students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After hearing news of Virginia College's abrupt closure, Chattanooga State is reaching out to help the displaced students. Chatt State is working with students to help ease the transition from one college to another. Administrators say…
Residents ready to fight WWTA at county commission Wednesday
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A room full of Ooltewah residents organized one last time before going in front of county commission Wednesday. They do not want WWTA to build a waste water plant off Mahan Gap Road near Highway 58.…
Cleveland approves rezoning next to Lee University
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland city council settled a controversy over the proposed rezoning of an area near Lee University from R-1 single family residential to P1, professional institutional. A large crowd gathered as residents squared off against the change…
Finding mentors for Howard High School students
This week's edition of What's Right With Our Schools.
East Ridge personnel board hears from fired police officer
A personnel board heard from a recently terminated East Ridge Police officer about his side off the story. Adam Rose was fired because of a sexual relationship he was having with an 18-year-old high school student.
Emily's List of Weekday Activities - December 10, 2018
You're getting another chance to shop local for the holidays here in Chattanooga.
Comparing Christmas Tree prices state by state
(WDEF) - It's probably too late to do YOU any good. But maybe you should have bought your Christmas Tree this year in Florida. The National Chamber of Commerce have been crunching numbers from tree farms on how much trees…
Snowed-in South makes the best of day off from work, school
By JONATHAN DREW Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Snowed-in Southerners made the best of a day without work or school Monday while officials warned that roads remained treacherous even as the worst of a wintry storm departed. Snow, sleet…
Man hit by 18 wheeler in front of McMinn Justice Center
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A pedestrian was killed early Monday morning in front of the McMinn County Justice Center on Highway 30. Athens police say the man was in the middle of a turn lane and stepped in front of…
Sheriff & NAACP talk about deputy seen punching a suspect on video
Charles Toney was punched while handcuffed during his arrest