TECH BYTE: Car Tech Driving Up Repair Costs
Let's look at how the cost of repairs is impacting both drivers and car repair shops.
World Restoration Center Church provides bags of groceries for community Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - World Restoration Center Church provided bags of groceries for people in their community Saturday. The World Restoration Center Church is hoping to make sure the people in their community have food for thanksgiving. The event was…
Teenage Formula Three driver survives crash
MACAU (AP) - Teenage driver Sophia Floersch will undergo surgery for a spinal fracture after a spectacular airborne crash in the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix on Sunday. The 17-year-old German tweeted: "Just wanted to let everybody know that I…
First woman elected to Episcopal diocese
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - An Episcopal diocese in Tennessee has elected its first female bishop. The Commercial Appeal reports the Rev. Phoebe Roaf will become the first woman and first African-American to lead the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. She…
Pneuma Christian Center gives away 1,000 turkeys, clothes, shoes Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - At four different locations Saturday, Pneuma Christian Center distributed two hundred and fifty turkeys, with a total of one thousand turkeys. The church also provided clothing and shoes for those in need as well as health…
North Korean schools in Japan build loyalty, even love, abroad
Watch the new CBSN Originals documentary, "North Korea: The Art of Surviving Sanctions," in the video player above. The full one-hour special premieres on CBSN Sunday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m., 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET. Leading a history lesson on…
Balsamic vinegar, the "black gold" of Modena
In Italy it's called the vendemmia, or grape harvest. Yet this lambrusco grape varietal won't become a red wine, but, something else, which could take far longer to mature. This is where balsamic vinegar begins. Rolando Beramendi is a chef,…
‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ Seeking Volunteers & Donations
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Military organizations in Chattanooga are coming together this holiday season to see a wreath is placed on each of the thousands of gravestones at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The placement of these wreaths will be during a…
Multiple Vehicle Accident on I-24
Wildwood, GA (WDEF) - Dade County Deputies were dispatched to Interstate 24 at Exit 169 in Wildwood on Saturday for a multiple vehicle accident with injuries. Officers arrived on scene and found that a Roll-back Tow Truck, hauling 2 vehicles,…
Cyclone kills 33 in India with thousands in relief camps
The aftermath of Cyclone Gaja is seen in Tamil Nadu, India, on November 16, 2018. SHABBIR AHMED via REUTERS NEW DELHI — The death toll from a cyclone that hit the coast of southern India has risen to 33. India's…
1 dead and more than 100 injured in fuel tax protests in France
PARIS -- One protester was killed and 106 others were injured at roadblocks set up around France on Saturday as citizens angry at rising fuel taxes rose up in a grassroots movement and posed a new challenge to President Emmanuel…
Councilmen Byrd talks to constituents about Lincoln Park revitalization, health care options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Councilman Anthony Byrd says he's still fighting for the revitalization of Lincoln Park. Councilman Byrd held meeting with his constituents Saturday morning where he updated the community about the Lincoln Park revitalization project. He says he's…
Disney details new 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' attractions
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) - "Star Wars" fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.
Record number of guns taken from Atlanta airport passengers
ATLANTA (AP) - Federal authorities say more guns have been seized at security checkpoints in Atlanta's airport during 2018 than at any other airport in the nation.
Nashville officer alleges retaliation for filing complaints
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville police officer who has accused a fellow officer of sexually assaulting her in 2016 has filed a lawsuit against the police department's commanders.
Kemp congratulates Abrams, says he's moving on
ATLANTA (AP) - Republican Brian Kemp is congratulating Democrat Stacey Abrams on a hard-fought campaign for Georgia governor, but says it's time to put the race behind him and focus on leading the state.
$470M in hurricane aid passes Georgia legislature
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to $470 million in emergency aid and tax credits for communities devastated by Hurricane Michael.
Rail cars fall from Georgia overpass; no injuries reported
BYROMVILLE, Ga. (AP) - CSX Railroad says an evacuation has been lifted in a small Georgia town where 30 train cars derailed, including some that tumbled from an overpass onto a highway.
Astronaut Scott Kelly on capturing an Earth without borders
Just before his launch into space in 2015, astronaut Scott Kelly got a shoutout during President Obama's State of the Union address: "Scott Kelly will begin a yearlong stay in space. So good luck, captain. Make sure to Instagram it." …
Submarine that went missing with 44 aboard found deep in Atlantic
Relatives of the crew of the ARA San Juan submarine wait outside the navy base in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Federico Cosso/AP BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's navy announced early Saturday that searchers found the missing submarine…
Trump talks to CIA and State leaders about Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Donald Trump spoke on Saturday with his CIA chief and top diplomat about the spy agency's assessment of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The CIA has intelligence that substantiates an assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Last Updated Nov 17, 2018 1:55 PM EST The CIA has intelligence that substantiates an assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a U.S. official familiar with the intelligence. The…
Successful launch clears way for future space crews
A Russian Soyuz FG rocket, identical to one that malfunctioned during launch last month and forced a space station-bound crew to execute a dramatic abort, successfully boosted a cargo ship into orbit Friday. The launch clears the way for resumption…
Protests to greet Dutch Santa and his black-faced sidekick
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — As Dutch children anticipate the arrival of their country's version of Santa Claus this weekend, critics and fans of his helper, Black Pete, are gearing up for protests that have become another fixture of the festive…