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Pompeo blasts Iran at the U.N. over ballistic missile program

UNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued a warning over Iran's ballistic missile capabilities on Wednesday and blasted the 2015 nuclear agreement, ratcheting up the administration's rhetoric against the regime in remarks to the U.N. Security Council."Today Iran has…

U.K. leader survives no-confidence vote over Brexit plan

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a challenge to her leadership from European Union skeptics in her own party over her handling of the Brexit process. A majority of May's fellow Conservatives backed her in a secret…

Streets paved with chocolate after factory leak

There was one sweet mess in the German town of Werl on Monday, when liquid chocolate seeped out of a factory and onto the street. A storage tank overflowed at DreiMeister's chocolate factory, and the molten candy seeped through the…

Governor: Norfolk Southern moving headquarters to Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp. is moving its headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to Atlanta. Records from Atlanta's economic development authority indicate the company proposes construction of a new headquarters campus with 750,000…

Panel considers overhaul of antiquated Georgia voting system

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press MACON, Ga. (AP) - A commission considering a replacement for Georgia's antiquated voting system plans to hold a last meeting in January before finalizing recommendations to lawmakers. The Secure, Accessible and Fair Elections Commission discussed…

CPD, Academy Sports donate bikes to 100 kids

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police and Academy Sports spread holiday cheer to 100 Chattanooga children today. The two organizations partnered together to give 100 deserving kids bicycles for Christmas. CPD surprised the children and their parents at the police…

Ronald McDonald House needs donations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ronald McDonald house is asking for help filling the needs of their families this holiday season. Each month, the house puts out a wish list for donations. This month, staff says they are in need…

Grundy deputy injured trying to help a motorist

MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Grundy County deputy was injured after a confrontation on the side of the highway. It happened Tuesday Evening in Coffee County at State Route 55 and New Hope Road. Investigator Larry Sims was actually in…

5 charged after fight at Brainerd High

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A fight on Wednesday at Brainerd High School involved both students and adults. Hamilton County school system officials say adult family members of a student came to the school. They got inside by saying they had come…

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou granted bail

Last Updated Dec 11, 2018 6:53 PM EST A Canadian court has granted bail to Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou following her arrest earlier this month at the request of U.S. authorities for allegedly trying to evade American sanctions…

Protesters flood city council wanting justice

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dozens of protestors flooded the Chattanooga city council meeting tonight, wanting justice for Charles Toney. This comes after a viral video shows a Hamilton County Sheriff Deputy punching and kicking Toney after serving warrants. It was…

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