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Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

SYDNEY -- Australia now formally recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital. But it won't move its embassy until there's a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday.Morrison said Australia would recognize east Jerusalem as…

Scuffles erupt during fifth weekend of "yellow vest" Paris protests

Paris — Tear gas billowed Saturday across the French capital's protest-scarred Champs-Elysees after a day of largely peaceful demonstrations. Water cannons shot into the crowds on the fifth straight weekend of protests by the country's "yellow vest" movement.The demonstrations against…

Homicide investigation underway in Dade County

DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Authorities in Dade County are investigating a homicide. Dade County Sgt. Chad Payne said that on Saturday morning at around 12:15 A.M. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Highway 11 South for a…

Lamar Praises Departing Secretary

Maryville, TN (WDEF) – Shortly after President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke would be leaving the administration, Senator Lamar Alexander praised his service. Highlighting how Zinke played a role in working to…

"Young miracle" baby recovers from Ebola in outbreak

They call her the "young miracle." A baby who was admitted to an Ebola treatment center just six days after birth has recovered from the virus.Congo's health ministry called the baby the youngest survivor in what is now the world's…

Two local road projects pushed back, again.

RED BANK/ROSSVILLE (WDEF) - Two local road projects have been pushed back, one for a few weeks, the other for months. The city of Red Bank is once again delaying the completion of the Ashland Terrace road project. Crews are…

U.S. college student stabbed to death in Netherlands

An American student living in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam has been stabbed to death in her apartment and police arraigned a man suspected in the slaying. Police spokeswoman Miriam Boers confirmed Friday that the victim was 21-year-old Sarah…

Police report describes Brainerd High fight

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A police report states a fight earlier this week at Brainerd High School was mayhem. Officers say Talaya Parrish and Ebony Russell are the two adults who were involved in the incident on Wednesday. Russell was charged with…

City Hall evacuated over fumes

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - City hall was evacuated this morning over a possible gas leak. Employees reported smelling a chemical odor around 8 AM. But firefighters found the fumes were not gas, but the chemical styrene instead. A subcontractor sprays styrene…

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