Polk County investigates credit card skimmer
Employee found it Tuesday at Ducktown gas station
Cops brace for another neo-Nazi demo in east Germany
Men raise their arms in apparent Heil Hitler salutes toward heckling counter demonstrators at a right-wing protest the day after a man was fatally stabbed, Aug. 27, 2018 in Chemnitz, Germany. Getty CHEMNITZ, Germany -- The governor of Germany's eastern…
Trump urged to sanction China over crackdown on Muslims
BEIJING -- A group of U.S. lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump's administration to impose sanctions including asset freezes and visa bans on Chinese officials and companies allegedly tied to a stifling security crackdown and the mass internment of ethnic…
Emory University Professor Apologizes After Using Racial Slur in Class
Emory University has launched an investigation after a law professor used a racial slur during a class lecture. The professor, addressing first-year students about a case stemming from the 1960's civil rights movement in the South, allegedly used the "N-word"…
Russia says U.S. forcing "powerful" military build-up in the Med
The Russian Navy's frigate Pytlivy, followed by landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, sails in the Bosphorus, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey Aug. 24, 2018. REUTERS BRUSSELS -- NATO says the Russian navy is building up its…
TVA looks to invest $300 million in new operations center in Meigs County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Authority looks to invest around $300 million into a new facility and energy management system. Transmission Operations and Power Supply Vice President Aaron Melda said that the new operations center is part of…
Dade County community members welcome home Major Bradford
People gathered across Dade County to welcome home Major Tommy Bradford.
Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan see "Hamilton" in London
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex meet the cast and crew of "Hamilton" backstage after the gala performance in support of Sentebale at Victoria Palace Theatre on August 29, 2018 in London, England. Dan Charity /…
CDOT approved to apply for $7.5 mil traffic congestion improvement grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Department of Transportation is one step closer to installing new traffic cameras downtown. CDOT now has approval to apply for a $7.5 million grant. The money would go towards adding traffic cameras and sensors throughout…
Angela Kilgore found guilty on all charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Marion county jury has convicted a 53 year old woman in the murder of a Whitwell pawn shop owner two years ago. Angela Kilgore was found guilty of first-degree murder, felony murder, especially aggravated robbery and…
The 20 deadliest animals on Earth, ranked (WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES)
1,000 fatalities per year Crocodiles are fast and aggressive and therefore very dangerous to humans. But in this village in Burkina Faso, crocodiles are revered for, as local legend says, leading women from the drought-stricken village to a hidden pond.
Bank Robbery Suspect in custody after fleeing bank, crashing car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A bank robbery suspect is in custody after fleeing scene and crashing get away car. Chattanooga Police confirm that the suspect robbed the First Tennessee Bank at the intersection of Brainerd and East Gate Loop Wednesday.…
Dam breach leaves thousands scrambling for high ground
Residents negotiate a flooded road after rampaging waters from Swar Chaung dam spillway submerged villages in Bago region, central Myanmar, Aug. 29, 2018. Getty BAGO, Myanmar -- A major effort was under way to reach thousands of people trapped in…
Putin scales back pension reform plan as approval rating dips
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks while holding a mushroom during a short vacation in the remote Tuva region in southern Siberia, Aug. 26, 2018. Getty MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday scaled back plans to lift women's retirement…
Maker of James Bond's favorite sports car eyes road to IPO
Aston Martin, the maker of James Bond's favorite sports car, said Wednesday it may sell shares for the first time. The British luxury sports car manufacturer seeks to attract more wealthy buyers with an expanded product range including sedans, sports utility…
Professor charged after wife's body found in suitcase in office
Students walk in front of University of Hong Kong's Wei Lun Hall, the residential block where university professor Cheung Kie-chung and his family lived, in Hong Kong's Pok Fu Lam area, Aug. 29, 2018. Getty HONG KONG -- A Hong…
As pope ignores claims he shielded sex abuser, some Catholics struggle
ROME -- Pope Francis spoke publicly on Wednesday about his weekend trip to Ireland and the "pain" of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal -- but again he declined to specifically address an explosive letter by an Italian archbishop who…
China denies Trump's claim it hacked Hillary Clinton's emails
President Trump listens to a question during an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Aug. 20, 2018. Reuters China has denied an accusation by President Donald Trump that it hacked the emails…
Drama on high seas as France-U.K. "Scallop Wars" escalate
An image taken from video shows French and British fishing vessels clashing in the English Channel over scallop fishing grounds, Aug. 29, 2018. Objects were thrown and boats rammed into each other, but no injuries were reported. REUTERS CAEN, France…
Messaging app to cooperate in terror probes, but not in Russia
MOSCOW -- The Telegram encrypted messenger app said Tuesday said it would cooperate with investigators in terror probes when ordered by courts, except in Russia where it is locked in an ongoing battle with authorities. The company founded by Russian…
Mom To Mom: Tips on Getting Your Kids to Do Chores
Here are some tips on getting your kids to take care of some chores around the house.
Hundreds of endangered turtles killed in illegal fishing net
29 Photos A boat of the Mexican Navy sails near turtles killed while trapped in a fishing net in the municipality of Santa Maria Colotepec, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, Aug. 28, 2018. REUTERS MEXICO CITY -- About 300…
Dunlap Woman Missing Since June
A woman in Dunlap tells News 12 that her cousin has been missing since June. 42 year old Tiffany Diane Holbert was last seen walking on June 13th around 6 pm. Her daughter was the last person to see her…
Governor takes TNReady listening tour to Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam made a stop for a meeting at Soddy-Daisy High School. This was his second stop on a tour to meet with educators across the state. This tour comes after…